The State Board of Technical Education (SBTE), Bihar, conducts diploma-level technical education across government and private polytechnic institutes in the state. The SBTE Bihar Polytechnic Syllabus is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in engineering and technology, along with practical skills required in industry. The diploma courses span six semesters (3 years), covering both core theoretical subjects and hands-on lab work.

This syllabus is updated periodically to match advancements in industry practices and evolving technologies. Whether you are in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, or IT, the syllabus offers a balanced mix of fundamental subjects, electives, mini-projects, and a final major project with internship exposure in the sixth semester.

SBTE Bihar Polytechnic Exam Overview

Exam Conducting Body	State Board of Technical Education, Bihar (SBTE)
Courses Offered	Diploma in Engineering (Polytechnic) – All branches
Duration	3 Years (6 Semesters)
Assessment Pattern	Semester-wise written exams + practicals + projects
Branches	CE, ME, EE, ECE, CSE, AI/ML, Auto, Chemical, Mining, etc.
Minimum Passing Marks	40% in theory and practicals individually
Official Website	www.sbte.bih.nic.in

Semesters I & II – Common Foundation (All Branches)

Semester I

CODE	SUBJECT	TOPICS COVERED	CREDITS
2400101	Basic Engineering Mathematics	Limits, differentiation, maxima/minima, vector algebra	4
2400102B	Applied Physics – I	Motion, energy, SHM, waves, optics	6
2420103	Electrical & Electronics I	DC circuits, Ohm’s/Kirchhoff’s laws, diodes, transistors	6
2418104	Fundamentals of IT	Computer systems, OS, basics of C language	6
2420105	Workshop Practice	Tools, wiring, soldering, circuit assembly	3
2418107	ICT Tools	MS Office, email, Internet basics	3
2400007	Indian Constitution	Preamble, fundamental rights and duties	1
2400009	Open Educational Resources	Intro to MOOCs, NPTEL, SWAYAM	1

Semester II

CODE	SUBJECT	TOPICS COVERED	CREDITS
2002201	Engineering Mathematics II	Integrals, ODEs, vector calculus, engineering applications	4
2002202	Applied Physics II	Thermodynamics, heat, semiconductor basics	3
2002203	Programming (Python/C++)	Variables, loops, functions, OOP, data structures	2
2002204	EE & Electronics II	AC fundamentals, phasors, RLC circuits, BJT biasing	3
2002205	Engineering Mechanics	Statical analysis, friction, equilibrium, centre of gravity	3
–	Lab & Workshop	Physics, EE, Mechanics, Programming labs + term work	6
–	Environmental Studies + MOOCs	Ecology, pollution, Python project, online modules	5

Semester III to VI – Branch-Wise Specialization

Semester III – Branch Specialization Begins

Civil Engineering

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
Building Materials	Bricks, cement, steel, timber, glass, bitumen	100
Surveying – I	Chain survey, compass survey, levelling, instruments	100
Strength of Materials	Stress-strain, shear force, bending moment	100
Construction Technology	Excavation, masonry, flooring, formwork	100
CAD in Civil	AutoCAD drawing – plans, elevations, sections	50 (Practical)

Mechanical Engineering

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
Engineering Thermodynamics	Laws of thermodynamics, cycles, steam	100
Machine Drawing	Sectional views, nuts, bolts, gears, assembly	100
Fluid Mechanics	Hydrostatics, Bernoulli’s theorem, flow	100
Workshop Technology	Welding, casting, metal cutting tools	100
CAD (AutoCAD)	3D Modelling and drafting	50

Electrical Engineering

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
DC Machines & Transformers	EMF equations, losses, efficiency, types	100
Electrical Circuits	AC/DC network analysis, Thevenin’s theorem	100
Measurement & Instrumentation	Voltmeters, ammeters, energy meters	100
Electrical Drawing	Panel design, wiring diagram, symbols	100

Computer Science / IT

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
Data Structures	Arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees	100
OOP (C++)	Class, object, inheritance, polymorphism	100
Computer Organization	Memory, CPU, ALU, registers	100
Web Development	HTML, CSS, JS basics	100

Semester IV – Core Engineering & Applied Subjects

Civil Engineering

SUBJECT	DETAILED TOPICS	MARKS
Hydraulics	Fluid properties, continuity equation, Bernoulli’s theorem, hydraulic machines	100
Structural Mechanics	Bending moment, shear force, torsion, slope of beams	100
Transportation Engineering	Railways, airport engineering, geometric design	100
Surveying – I	Plane table, leveling, contouring	100
Practical Lab	Hydraulics, survey, structural analysis	50 (Internal)

Mechanical Engineering

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
Thermal Engineering – II	Boilers, turbines, condensers, Rankine cycle	100
Theory of Machines	Kinematics, gears, cams, flywheels	100
Metrology & Instrumentation	Measurement tools, gauges, instruments	100
Machine Drawing	Assembly drawing, welding symbols	100
Workshop Practice – II	Machining, welding, inspection	50

Electrical Engineering

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
Electrical Machines – II	Synchronous machines, voltage regulation	100
Electrical Power Transmission	Line parameters, corona, sag	100
Electronics – II	Amplifiers, SCRs, power supplies	100
Digital Electronics	Logic gates, flip-flops, counters	100

Computer Science / IT

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
OOP (C++)	File handling, polymorphism, constructors	100
Operating Systems	Processes, memory, Linux, file systems	100
Computer Organization	Microprocessor architecture, ALU	100
Web Programming	HTML, CSS, JavaScript, forms, PHP basics	100

Semester V & VI – Advanced & Project Work

Semester V – Advanced Technical Modules & Electives

Civil Engineering

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
Design of RCC Structures	Limit state method, beams, slabs, columns, footings	100
Environmental Engineering	Water treatment, sewage, solid waste, pollution	100
Estimating & Costing	Quantity surveying, rate analysis, valuation	100
Geotechnical Engineering	Soil mechanics, bearing capacity, foundations	100
Major Project I	Design-based field project – part I (planning phase)	50

Mechanical Engineering

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
Design of Machine Elements	Keys, couplings, shafts, gears	100
Industrial Engineering	Work study, productivity, plant layout	100
Automobile Engineering	Engines, transmission, suspension	100
Refrigeration & AC	Vapour compression, psychrometry	100
Mini Project	Assembly, mechanical prototype design	50

Electrical Engineering

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
Power Electronics	SCRs, inverters, rectifiers, choppers	100
Electrical Installation & Design	Load estimation, wiring diagram, protection	100
Switchgear & Protection	Relays, circuit breakers, fuses, grounding	100
Energy Audit & Management	Power factor, energy conservation methods	100
Major Project Phase I	Planning, circuit design, testing (Part 1)	50

Computer Science / IT

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
Database Management Systems	SQL, normalization, ER modeling, transactions	100
Computer Networks	OSI layers, TCP/IP, routing, LAN/WAN	100
Java Programming	Applets, threads, exception handling	100
Software Engineering	SDLC, UML, Agile, testing	100
Minor Project	Database/web/app-based software project	50

Semester VI – Project, Internship & Electives

Civil Engineering

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
Design of Steel Structures	IS:800, tension members, beams, trusses	100
Irrigation Engineering	Canals, dams, water logging, hydraulics	100
Construction Management	Planning, PERT/CPM, labor management	100
Major Project II	Execution, design presentation, viva	100
Industrial Training Report	2–4 week training in real site/project	50

Mechanical Engineering

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
CAD/CAM	G-code, CNC, automation, modeling	100
Industrial Management	Project planning, inventory, TQM	100
Elective (e.g., Mechatronics)	Sensors, actuators, PLCs	100
Major Project II	Mechanical working prototype + report	100
Internship Report	Industrial visit & practical training report	50

Electrical Engineering

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
Power System Analysis	Load flow, short circuit, fault analysis	100
Electric Drives	DC/AC motor control, braking, speed control	100
Elective (e.g., Renewable Energy)	Solar, wind, hydro, green energy tech	100
Major Project II	Full project + circuit + demonstration	100
Industrial Internship	Minimum 2-week training at electrical site	50

Computer Science / IT

SUBJECT	TOPICS	MARKS
Mobile App Development	Android Studio, UI, Firebase, API	100
Cloud Computing	SaaS, IaaS, AWS basics, virtualization	100
Cyber Security	Encryption, firewalls, ethical hacking basics	100
Major Project II	Android/web/full stack project	100
Internship Report	Company-based IT/software training report	50

SBTE Bihar Polytechnic Syllabus PDF Download

Get the branch-wise syllabus PDF for free from the official SBTE Bihar portal or download directly using the links below:

• Download from SBTE Bihar Official Website
• Download Full Syllabus PDF

Recommended Books

BRANCH	BOOKS
Civil	S.K. Duggal (Surveying), B.C. Punmia (RCC), R. Agor (Estimating)
Mechanical	R.S. Khurmi (Thermal, SOM), P.N. Rao (Manufacturing)
Electrical	B.L. Theraja (Electrical Tech), J.B. Gupta (Machines)
Computer Science	Balagurusamy (C++, Java), Galvin (OS), Kurose (Networks)

Preparation Tips

• Focus on numerical + theory equally (esp. civil/mechanical)
• Use previous year question papers (SBTE Bihar PYQs)
• Strengthen practical knowledge via labs/projects
• Prepare project reports in proper IEEE/standard format
• Enroll in online MOOCs (SWAYAM/NPTEL)

Specializations After Polytechnic

FIELD	SPECIALIZATION OPTIONS
CE	Structural Engg., Estimation, Water Resources
ME	Thermal, Design, CAD/CAM, Mechatronics
EE	Power Systems, Industrial Automation
CSE/IT	AI, Data Science, Web Dev, Cybersecurity

FAQs

• Q: How many marks are needed to pass?
  A: 40% in theory and practicals individually.
• Q: Is internship compulsory?
  A: Yes, in 6th semester (minimum 2–4 weeks).
• Q: Where to get syllabus PDF?
  A: From sbte.bih.nic.in or links above.

Final Words: The SBTE Bihar Polytechnic syllabus is balanced across theory, application, and project-based learning. Plan your studies semester-wise using this guide.