The State Board of Technical Education Bihar (SBTE) offers affordable diploma courses in the fields of Science, Technology, and Technical Education. Choosing the right course from the available options can be a challenging task for many students, as it requires considerable time and effort to evaluate which course aligns best with their academic and career goals. To simplify this process, this article provides the SBTE Bihar syllabi for various diploma courses.
It includes semester-wise SBTE Diploma Subjects. Before enrolling in an SBTE diploma course, candidates must review the syllabus for branches such as Civil, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.
SBTE Syllabus 2025: Semester 1 to Semester 6
Polytechnic institutions affiliated with SBTE Bihar offer diploma courses of duration 3 years in 75 different branches or specialisations. Among these specialisations, the syllabi from semester 1 to semester 6 for Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are available here.
The SBTE Diploma Subjects for semesters 1 and 2 will be the same for all branches. Thereafter, the syllabus for each engineering diploma course will differ.
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SBTE Syllabus (1st Semester)
Check out the SBTE Polytechnic Diploma 1st semester syllabus for Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering below:
| SBTE Syllabus for Second Semester | |||
| Subject | Total Marks | Passing Marks | Credits |
| THEORY | |||
| 1. Mathematics – I | 100 | 40 | 03 |
| 2. Applied Physics – I | 100 | 40 | 03 |
| 3. Applied Chemistry | 100 | 40 | 03 |
| 4. Communication Skills in English | 100 | 40 | 02 |
| 5. Engineering Graphics | 100 | 40 | 02 |
| Total | 500 | 13 | |
| PRACTICAL | |||
| 6. Applied Physics Lab – I | 50 | 20 | 02 |
| 7. Applied Chemistry Lab | 50 | 20 | 02 |
| 8. Communication Skills in English Lab | 50 | 20 | 02 |
| Total | 150 | 06 | |
| TEAM WORK | |||
| 9. Engg. Workshop Practice | 25 | 10 | 02 |
| 10. Sports and Yoga | 25 | 10 | 02 |
| 11. C/KYP/IT Essential / Python/ Others | 50 | 20 | 02 |
| Total | 100 | 06 | |
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SBTE Syllabus (2nd Semester)
The 2nd semester syllabus of SBTE Polytechnic Institutions introduces some new subjects to students. A complete list of subjects in the semester is available below:
| SBTE Syllabus for Second Semester | |||
| Subject | Total Marks | Passing Marks | Credits |
| THEORY | |||
| 1. Mathematics – II | 100 | 40 | 04 |
| 2. Applied Physics – II | 100 | 40 | 03 |
| 3. Introduction to IT Systems | 100 | 40 | 02 |
| 4. Fundamental of Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 100 | 40 | 03 |
| 5. Engineering Mechanics | 100 | 40 | 03 |
| Total | 500 | 15 | |
| PRACTICAL | |||
| 6. Applied Physics Lab – II | 50 | 20 | 01 |
| 7. Introduction to IT Systems Lab | 50 | 20 | 02 |
| 8. Fundamental of Electrical & Electronics Engg. Lab | 50 | 20 | 01 |
| 9. Engineering Mechanics Lab | 02 | ||
| Total | 150 | 06 | |
| TEAM WORK | |||
| 10. Course under MOOCS / SWAYAM / ETC / Others | 20 | 08 | 02 |
| 11. KYP/IT Essential/Python/Others | 20 | 08 | 01 |
| 12. Environmental Science | 10 | 04 | – |
| Total | 100 | 03 | |
SBTE Syllabus (3rd Semester)
The main subjects in the third semester SBTE colleges aim at helping students learn fundamentals of their specialisation. The complete SBTE Bihar Syllabus of the third semester for each specialisation is available as follows:
| SBTE Syllabus for Third Semester | |
| Specialisation/Branch | Subjects |
| Civil Engineering | 1. Basic Surveying (CE/AE) 2. Concrete Technology 3. Concrete Technology 4. Strength of Material for Civil Engg. 5. Building Construction & Material 6. Water Resource Engg. 7. Summer Internship – I (After 2nd Sem, Common for all programmes) |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1. Data structure and Algorithm (CSE, AIML) 2. Operating System 3. Discrete Structures 4. Digital Electronics & Microprocessor 5. Python Programming (CE, CSE, AIML, ME, ME (Auto)., ELX, ELX (R), MIE, FTS, CRE, CHE, TE, CACDDM, GT) 6. Sports, Yoga and Meditation (Common for All Programmes) 7. Summer Internship – I (After 2nd Sem, Common for All Programmes) 8. Principles of Management (Non-exam course) (CE, AIML, AE, CHE, CSE, ME, ME (Auto), FTS, MIE) |
| Electronics Engineering | 1. Analog Electronics (ELX, ELX (R)) 2. Measuring Instruments and Sensors (ELX, ELX (R)) 3. Digital Electronics (ELX, ELX (R)) 4. Principles of Electronic Communication 5. Electronic Simulation Software Practice (ELX, ELX (R)) 6. Summer Internship – I (After 2nd Sem, Common for all programmes) 7. Essence of Indian Knowledge System 8. Tradition (Common for All Programmes) |
| Electrical Engineering | 1. Introduction to Electric Power Generation Systems 2. Electrical Circuits 2 3. Electrical and Electronic Measurements 4. Electric Motors and Transformers 5. Fundamentals of Basic Electronics & Digital Electronics |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1. Manufacturing Engineering 2. Material Science & Engineering 3. Strength of Materials for Mechanical Engg. (ME, Me (Auto)) 4. Basic Thermodynamics (ME, ME (Auto)) 5. Summer Internship – I (After 2nd Sem, Common for all programmes) 6. Indian Constitution (Common for All Programmes) 7. Essence of Indian Knowledge System and Tradition (Common for All Programmes) 8. Community/Society Development (Non-exam course) |
SBTE Syllabus (4th Semester)
The 4th-semester syllabus of SBTE Polytechnic colleges helps students learn advanced topics of their selected specialisation. A complete list of subjects in the semester is available below:
| SBTE Syllabus for Fourth Semester | |
| Specialisation/Branch | Subjects |
| Civil Engineering | 1. Advanced Surveying 2. Theory of Structure 3. Building Planning and Drawing with AutoCAD 4. Soil Mechanics & Foundation 5. Transportation Engg. |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1. Java Programming 2. Theory of Computation 3. Database Management System 4. Computer Organization & Architecture 5. Computer Troubleshooting and Maintenance 6. Environmental Education and Sustainable Development (Common for All Programmes) 7. Employability Skills Development (Common for All Programmes) 8. Community/Society Development (Non-exam course) (AIML, AE, CSE, ELX (R), CHE, EE, ME, ME (Auto), MIE, FTS, CACDDM,) |
| Electronics Engineering | 1. Linear Integrated Circuit (ELX, ELX(R)) 2. Microcontroller and its Applications (ELX, ELX (R)) 3. Digital Communication 4. Electronic Equipment Maintenance 5. Python Programming (CE, CSE, AIML, ME, ME (Auto)., ELX, ELX (R), MIE, FTS, CRE, CHE, TE, CACDDM, GT) 6. Indian Constitution (Common for All Programmes) 7. Employability Skills Development (Common for All Programmes) 8. Open Educational Resources (Non-exam course) (FTS, CHE, CSE, EE, ME, ME (Auto), MIE, ELX, AIML, CRE, CACDDM, FPP, GT) |
| Electrical Engineering | 1. Power Electronics 2. Electric Power Transmission and Distribution 3. Induction, Synchronous and Special Electrical Machines 4. Solar Power Technologies 5. Industrial drives |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1. Engineering Metrology and Instrumentation Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery (ME, ME (Auto)) 2. Applied Thermodynamics and HVAC 3. Theory of Machines 4. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Cost Estimation |
SBTE Syllabus (5th Semester)
The 5th-semester syllabus of SBTE allows students to achieve expertise in topics related to their specialisation or major. All the subjects included in the semester are mentioned below:
| SBTE Syllabus for Fifth Semester | |
| Specialisation/Branch | Subjects |
| Civil Engineering | 1. Design of steel and R.C.C Structure 2. Estimating and Costing 3. Water Resources Engineering. 4. Program Elective-I – Open Elective – Traffic Engineering, Solid Waste Management, Advanced Construction Technology, Artificial Intelligence (Basics), Internet of Things (Basics), Drone Technology (Basics), 3D Printing & Design (Basics), Industrial Automation (Basics), Electric Vehicles (Basics) and Robotics (Basics) |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1. Mobile Computing 2. Computer Hardware & Networking 3. Elective I – OOP through Java, OOP through C++, NET with ‘C#’ 4. Elective II – System Administration, Multimedia Technology 5. Open Elective (COE) – Project Management, Environmental Science, Artificial Intelligence (Basics), Internet of Things (Basics), Drone Technology (Basics), 3D Printing & Design (Basics), Industrial Automation (Basics), Electric Vehicles (Basics), Robotics (Basics) |
| Electronics Engineering | 1. Embedded Systems 2. Mobile and Wireless Communication 3. Industrial Automation 4. Microwave & Radar 5. Open Elective / COE – Renewable Energy Technologies, Artificial Intelligence (Basics), Internet of Things (Basics), 3D Printing & Design (Basics), Industrial Automation (Basics), Electric Vehicles (Basics), Robotics (Basics) |
| Electrical Engineering | 1. Microprocessor & Microcontroller 2. Energy Conservation and Audit 3. Elective III – Electrical Testing and Commissioning, Electrical Estimating and Costing, Switchgear and Protection 4. Elective IV – Illumination Practices, Industrial Automation & Control, Electric Traction 5. Open Elective I / COE – Soft Computing Techniques, Artificial Intelligence (Basics), Internet of Things (Basics), 3D Printing & Design (Basics), Industrial Automation (Basics), Electric Vehicles (Basics), Robotics (Basics) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1. Production & Operations Management 2. Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing 3. Automobile Engineering 4. Open Elective / COE – Industrial Engineering & Management, Farm Equipment & Farm Machinery, Artificial Intelligence (Basics), Internet of Things (Basics), 3D Printing & Design (Basics), Industrial Automation (Basics), Electric Vehicles (Basics), Robotics (Basics) |
SBTE Syllabus (6th Semester)
The SBTE 6th-semester syllabus includes additional skill-based subjects such as Entrepreneurship and Management. Find the complete list of subjects for this semester below:
| SBTE Syllabus for Sixth Semester | |
| Specialisation/Branch | Subjects |
| Civil Engineering | 1. Entrepreneurship and Start-ups 2. Public Health Engineering 3. Advanced Design of Structures 4. Program Elective -III – Tendering and Accounts and Disaster Management 5. Open Elective / COE – Indian Constitution, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence (Advance), Internet of Things (Advance), 3D Printing & Design (Advance), Industrial Automation (Advance), Electric Vehicles (Advance), Robotics (Advance) |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1. Entrepreneurship and start-up 2. Software Engineering 3. Elective-III – A) Data Sciences: Data Warehousing and Data Mining, B) Web Based Application development with PHP. 4. Elective-IV – A) Computer Network Security, B) Introduction to E-governanceOpen Elective / COE – Indian Constitution, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence (Advance), Internet of Things (Advance), 3D Printing & Design (Advance), Industrial Automation (Advance), Electric Vehicles (Advance), Robotics (Advance) |
| Electronics Engineering | 1. Entrepreneurship and Start-ups 2. Computer Networking and Data Communication 3. Mechatronics 4. Product Design 5. Open Elective / COE – Indian Constitution, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence (Advance), Internet of Things (Advance), 3D Printing & Design (Advance), Industrial Automation (Advance), Electric Vehicles (Advance), Robotics (Advance) |
| Electrical Engineering | 1. Entrepreneurship and start-ups 2. Building Electrification 3. Utilization of Electrical Energy 4. Open Elective -I – Network Theory, Disaster Management(2015604B) 5. Open Elective – II / COE – Indian Constitution, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence (Advance), Internet of Things (Advance), 3D Printing & Design (Advance), Industrial Automation (Advance), Electric Vehicles (Advance), Robotics (Advance) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1. Entrepreneurship and Start-ups 2. Design of Machine Elements 3. Advanced Manufacturing Processes 4. Open Elective-I – Energy Conservation & Audit, Disaster Management 5. Open Elective – II / COE – Indian Constitution, Open Research, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence (Advance), Internet of Things (Advance), 3D Printing & Design (Advance), Industrial Automation (Advance), Electric Vehicles (Advance), Robotics (Advance) |
Conclusion
SBTE Bihar offers three-year polytechnic diploma courses in multiple branches like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, and Electronics Engineering specialisations. The semester-wise syllabus for each specialisation balances core theory, practical labs, electives, internships, and skill-based learning. The first two semesters are common across branches. Other semesters focus on specialisation-specific and advanced topics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of SBTE Bihar diploma courses?
The duration of the SBTE Bihar polytechnic diplomas is 3 years and it includes 6 semesters.
Are the first two semester subjects in the SBTE Bihar syllabus the same for all branches?
Yes, SBTE semesters 1 and 2 have a common syllabus for all branches covering basics like mathematics, physics, communication, and introductory engineering subjects.
Is an internship mandatory in the SBTE diploma?
Yes, students must complete a compulsory internship, usually in the sixth semester.
How can students access detailed semester-wise SBTE syllabi for their branch?
The SBTE official syllabi PDFs are available for download on the official website of SBET – sbte.bihar.gov.in. Candidates can also access the syllabus on the websites of SBTE colleges.
What is the passing mark for theory and practical exams in SBTE Bihar?
The minimum passing mark is 40% individually in theory and practical SBTE exams for each subject.