Indian Institute of Technology, Patna ( also known as IIT Patna or IITP), an autonomous institute for education and research in science, engineering and technology located in Patna, India, forms a part of the league along with 15 other IITs in India. It is the ninth member of the IIT fraternity. Indian Institute of Technology Patna, has been conceived to bolster high-quality technical education and research and cater to the Nation\'s need for well groomed technocrats and scientists. Formally registered as a society on 25 July 2008, IIT Patna\'s academic programs commenced on 6 August 2008.