Bihar Polytechnic College List 2025: Top Government & Private Colleges

Bihar Polytechnic College List: Overview

There are approximately 80 polytechnic colleges in Bihar – including 46 government and 34 private institutions. To take admission in polytechnic colleges, mainly BCECE (DCECE) and BPTPIA CET exams are conducted. In colleges you get many streams of engineering diploma, like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Electronics, and many more.

Bihar Polytechnic Government College List

Here is a list of some of the top government polytechnic colleges in Bihar, where you can get quality education at low fees:

College Name	Location	Approx. Fees (per year)
Government Polytechnic, Patna	Patna	₹5,710 – ₹9,895
Government Polytechnic, Gaya	Gaya	₹10,610
Government Polytechnic, Muzaffarpur	Muzaffarpur	₹4,800 – ₹10,610
Government Polytechnic, Bhagalpur	Bhagalpur	₹4,800 – ₹10,610
Government Polytechnic, Darbhanga	Darbhanga	₹4,800 – ₹10,610
Government Polytechnic, Motihari	Motihari	₹4,800 – ₹10,610
Government Polytechnic, Purnea	Purnea	₹4,800 – ₹10,610
Government Polytechnic, Chapra	Chapra	₹4,800 – ₹10,610
Government Polytechnic, Aurangabad	Aurangabad	₹4,800 – ₹10,610
Government Polytechnic, Sitamarhi	Sitamarhi	₹4,800 – ₹10,610

Note: There are total 46 government polytechnic colleges in Bihar. For complete list visit the official BCECEB website or State Technical Education Board’s reference link and also for updated fees visit the official website.

Top Private Polytechnic Colleges in Bihar

Private polytechnic colleges also offer engineering diploma courses. Here is the list of some reputed private polytechnic colleges:

College Name	Location	Approx. Fees (3 years)
Buddha Institute of Technology	Gaya	₹2,22,000
Sityog Institute of Technology	Aurangabad	₹2,33,000
K.K. Polytechnic College	Nalanda	₹1,50,000
Maulana Azad College of Engineering & Tech	Patna	₹2,98,000
National Institute of Electronics & IT	Patna	₹1,90,000

Note: Fees are a little higher in private colleges, but here also the infrastructure and placement options are quite good. For updated fee information visit the official website.

Bihar Polytechnic Admission Process (BCECE, BPTPIA CET)

1. Notification Release: Every year BCECEB (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board) releases the notification of Polytechnic Admission.
2. Application Form: Online application form has to be filled in which personal and educational details have to be filled.
3. Application Fee Payment: Category-wise fees have to be paid (usually ₹550 – ₹1,100).
4. Admit Card Download: Admit card is available online a few days before the exam.
5. Entrance Exam: One has to appear for DCECE (Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination) or BPTPIA CET examination.
6. Result & Merit List: The Result and merit list are declared after the examination.
7. Counselling & College Allotment: Counselling is done based on merit and the college is allotted.

Bihar Polytechnic College Fees Structure

• Government Colleges: ₹4,800 – ₹10,610 per year (approx.)
• Private Colleges: ₹1,38,000 – ₹3,44,000 (approx)

Engineering Courses Offered in Bihar Polytechnic Colleges

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Ceramics Engineering
• Printing Technology
• Textile Engineering and more.

You will find all these streams in government and private polytechnic colleges.

Eligibility Criteria for Polytechnic in Bihar

• Minimum qualification: 10th pass (matriculation) with 35% marks
• Age limit: Generally, 17 years minimum (It varies depending on the course)
• Domicile: Bihar state candidates get preference

Top 10 Polytechnic Colleges in Bihar (Government & Private)

Rank	College Name	Type
1	Government Polytechnic, Patna	Government
2	Government Polytechnic, Gaya	Government
3	Buddha Institute of Technology, Gaya	Private
4	Government Polytechnic, Muzaffarpur	Government
5	Sityog Institute of Technology, Aurangabad	Private
6	Government Polytechnic, Bhagalpur	Government
7	K.K. Polytechnic College, Nalanda	Private
8	Government Polytechnic, Darbhanga	Government
9	Government Polytechnic, Motihari	Government
10	Government Polytechnic, Purnea	Government

Comparison Table: Government vs Private Polytechnic Colleges in Bihar

Feature	Government Polytechnic College	Private Polytechnic College
Fees	Low (₹4,800 – ₹10,610/year)	High (₹1.3 – ₹3.4 lakh/3yr)
Admission	Entrance-based (BCECE, BPTPIA)	Entrance/Direct
Placement	Good (varies)	Varies (some excellent)
Infrastructure	Good (oldest colleges)	Modern (in some colleges)
Seats	Limited, high competition	More options

Bihar Polytechnic College List: Official Sources

• BCECEB Official Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
• State Technical Education Board Bihar: sbte.bihar.gov.in

FAQs

1. How many polytechnic colleges are there in Bihar?

There are total 80 polytechnic colleges in Bihar – 46 government and 34 private.

2. Which are the top government polytechnic colleges of Bihar?

Government Polytechnic Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Motihari, Purnea, Chapra, Aurangabad, Sitamarhi.

3. What is the process of polytechnic admission in Bihar?

Admission is through DCECE (BCECEB) or BPTPIA CET exam, after which counseling is done.

4. What is the duration of a Polytechnic course?

Generally the diploma course is of 3 years (6 semesters).

5. How much are the fees of Bihar Polytechnic Government College?

Approx. ₹4,800 – ₹10,610 per year.

6. How much are the fees of private polytechnic college?

₹1,38,000 – ₹3,44,000 (for 3 years).

7. Which engineering streams are available?

Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Electronics, Ceramics, Printing, Textile, etc.

8. What is the minimum eligibility for admission?

10th pass (matriculation) with 35% marks, Bihar domicile preferred.

9. How is placement in Bihar Polytechnic?

Government and reputed private colleges have campus placement facilities, but the placement record depends on the college.

10. Is there lateral entry in polytechnic colleges of Bihar?

Some colleges also allow lateral entry (direct 2nd year), check eligibility.

11. What is the full form of BCECEB?

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.

12. What is the difference between Polytechnic and B.Tech?

Polytechnic is a 3 year diploma course, while B.Tech is a 4 year degree course.

Conclusion

If you are planning to do engineering diploma or polytechnic course in Bihar, then first of all wait for the official notification of BCECEB, start preparing for the exam, and choose government or private college as per your preference. Keep checking official websites regularly for latest updates.