Bihar BTech Admission: Eligibility Criteria & Entrance Exams

The B.Tech is a four-year professional undergraduate program that helps the candidates learn practical and theoretical knowledge in various engineering fields, including Computer Science, Telecommunication, Electrical, Cyber Security, Aerospace, etc. The candidates can opt for positions in IT, manufacturing, construction, and production sectors.

The growing demand for B.Tech courses in India, particularly those for science stream students, is due to their emphasis on innovation, design, and problem-solving. In Bihar, admission to the B.Tech course is primarily determined by the number of students who are accepted into the program. To enroll in the recognized institutes of Bihar, including IIT Patna and NIT Patna, the candidates need to qualify for the JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams.

However, to take admission in the colleges of Bihar, the candidates, after qualifying the JEE Main, need to register themselves for Undergraduate Engineering Admission Counselling (UGEAC) organized by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board or BCECEB.

The candidates need to follow a simple process, starting with registering for the examination, qualifying for the examination, registering for the counselling process, and document verification etc. The reputed institutes of Bihar, which offer B.Tech courses in various specializations, include Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology (MIT), BCE Bhagalpur, IIIT Bhagalpur, and GCE Gaya.

Bihar BTech Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must fulfill the eligibility requirements for the BTech course to be eligible to apply to the top colleges in Bihar. The eligibility criteria for most colleges are certainly similar, but some aspects of the eligibility criteria may vary based on the qualification, minimum marks, age, etc. The detailed BTech eligibility criteria are given below:

• The candidates need to complete and pass their 12th standard in the Science stream, with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
• Along with this, the candidates need to score at least 50% to 60% in their 12th standard. However, to take admission in IITs, the candidates need to get at least 70% marks.
• While fulfilling these eligibility requirements, the candidates also need to appear for the entrance exams, such as JEE Main or JEE Advanced.

Bihar BTech Entrance Exams

To enroll in the B.Tech course in any specialization, the candidates need to appear for the entrance exams, either at the national level or state level. By qualifying for these exams, the candidates can enroll in various colleges, including the IIT Patna, NIT Patna, Sandip University, IIIT Bhagalpur, etc. The complete details of the entrance exams that the candidates need to apply for are given below:

National Level Exams

Bihar has the most reputed and recognized public institutes, including the IIT, Patna, and NIT, Patna. The candidates, to enroll in these institutions and get better career opportunities for the future, need to appear for JEE Main and JEE Advanced. The complete details of the entrance exams are given below:

State Level Exams

Bihar does not conduct a full-fledged entrance examination for admission to B.Tech courses in the colleges located in Bihar. Only a counselling session is conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competition Examination Board (BCECEB). The candidates who want to enroll in the B.Tech course at any college need to appear for the JEE Main exam first, then register themselves for the Bihar UGEAC.

Bihar BTech Admission Process

To enroll in the B.Tech course at any college in Bihar, the candidates need to follow a simple admission process. To apply for the BTech course at IIT, Patna, the candidates need to follow a simple application process.

Application Process

Step 1: The candidates need to visit the official website of the JEE Main NTA to register for the JEE Main exam.

Step 2: Now, the candidates need to register by entering their email ID and Mobile number, and verify the email ID and Mobile number by entering the OTP.

Step 3: The candidates need to enter the required information.

Step 4: Upon filling in the required details, upload a copy of the documents.

Step 5: The candidates need to submit the application form by completing the payment of the course fee.

Step 6: Appear for the JEE Main exam and wait for the result.

Step 8: If selected, the candidates need to appear for the JEE Advanced exam.

Admission Process

The candidates need to appear for the JEE Advanced exam to take admission in the BTech course at IIT Patna.

Step 1: The candidates are required to register for the JoSAA and fill out their preferences for desired colleges and courses, including IIT Patna.

Step 2: The candidates will be allotted a seat in the course at their desired colleges based on their rank, score, and other factors.

Step 4: If selected, the candidates are required to complete the counselling process, either online or by visiting the campus.

Step 5: After the completion of the document verification, the candidates need to confirm their admission by paying the course fee.

Documents Required

The candidates need to take the following documents to the counselling process of the NIT, Suratkhal:

• 10th and 12th Marksheet
• 10th and 12th Certificate
• Caste certificate (If applicable)
• Transfer Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• JEE Main Scorecard
• JEE Advanced Scorecard
• Allotment Letter.

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