Mechanical Engineering | Diploma Engineering | SBTE Bihar Approved

Course overview

Where machines, materials & manufacturing meet

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is the broadest engineering discipline, covering manufacturing, machines, thermodynamics, materials, and production processes. Mechanical engineers are employed across Bihar's sugar mills, food processing units, auto component plants, and the growing industrial corridor projects. This branch also provides the strongest foundation for higher study in B.Tech Mechanical and allied fields.

Curriculum

Syllabus - SBTE Bihar

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Course Code: 25) · 3 Years · 6 Semesters

Semester I

Course Code	Subject
2400101	Basic Engineering Mathematics
2400103A	Applied Chemistry-A
2418103	Python Programming
2400104	Communication Skills (English)
2425105	Engineering Drawing
2400006	Environmental Education and Sustainable Development

Semester II

Course Code	Subject
2400102A	Applied Physics-A
2420103	Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
2425104	Engineering Mechanics
2400105A	Applied Mathematics-A
2425106	Mechanical Workshop
2418107	ICT Tools
2400008	Sports, Yoga and Meditation
2400009	Open Educational Resources

Semester III

Course Code	Subject
2425301	Manufacturing Engineering
2425302	Material Science & Engineering
2425303	Strength of Materials
2425304	Basic Thermodynamics
2425305	Computer Aided Drafting and Modeling
2425306	Summer Internship-I
2400207	Indian Constitution
2400108	Essence of Indian Knowledge System
2400110	Community / Society Development

Semester IV

Course Code	Subject
2425401	Engineering Metrology and Instrumentation
2425402	Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery
2425403	Applied Thermodynamics and HVAC
2425404	Theory of Machines
2425405	Advance Manufacturing Engineering and Cost Estimation

Semester V

Course Code	Subject
2425501	Industrial Engineering & Management
2425502	Industrial Automation and Mechatronics
2425503	Hybrid Automobile Engineering
2400504	Open Elective / COE
2400505	Entrepreneurship Development & Startups
2425506	Summer Internship-II
2425507	Minor Project

Semester VI

Course Code	Subject
2425601	Design of Machine Elements
2425602	Maintenance & Safety of Mechanical and Solar Appliances
2425603	Programme Elective
2400604	Open Elective / COE
2425606	Major Project
2400107	Professional Ethics
2400408	Employability Skills Development

Facilities

Laboratories & Facilities

Machine Shop

Welding Lab

Fitting & Smithy Shop

Fluid Mechanics Lab

Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer Lab

CAD/CAM Lab

Metrology Lab

Where this leads

Career opportunities

Junior Engineer (Production / Maintenance)

BPCL, IOCL, NTPC, Railways, HAL

Production / Quality Control Technician

Auto, sugar & food processing plants

CNC / CAD Operator

Precision engineering & manufacturing

Refrigeration & AC Technician

HVAC service & installation companies

ITI / Skill Trainer

BSDM, NSDC training centres

Self-Employment

Fabrication, machining, HVAC contracting

Lateral Entry — B.Tech

Degree upgrade pathway

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification: 10th / matric pass, any board, any subject.

Lateral Entry (2nd Year): ITI (relevant trade) OR Class 12th with PCM

Age Limit: As per SBTE Bihar & AICTE guidelines.

Full admission process

Fee for this course

Year 1: ₹1,00,000

Year 2 & 3: ₹75,000 each

Total: ₹2,50,000 — BSCC eligible

Detailed fee structure

Why choose mechanical engineering here

Hands-on from day one

Fully Equipped Machine Shop

Lathe, milling, drilling, grinding & shaping machines — real industrial equipment, not models.

CAD/CAM Lab with Industry Software

AutoCAD, SolidWorks/CATIA & CNC programming — skills directly valued in manufacturing jobs.

Welding Lab — Arc, MIG & TIG

Full welding bay with Arc, MIG & TIG stations for industry-standard fabrication skills.

Widest Career Scope of Any Branch

Mechanical opens doors across manufacturing, railways, PSUs, defence, HVAC, and self-employment.

Common questions

Mechanical Engineering FAQs

Yes. Computer Aided Design and CAM is a dedicated subject in Semester 5/6. Students learn AutoCAD 2D/3D, SolidWorks or CATIA basics, and CNC programming fundamentals in our dedicated CAD/CAM Lab.

Yes. Mechanical diploma holders are well-suited for roles in auto component plants, tractor manufacturing units, and automobile service workshops. Manufacturing Engineering and Theory of Machines subjects directly cover automotive-relevant content.

Graduates can set up fabrication shops, welding units, lathe/machining workshops, HVAC installation businesses, or become industrial equipment dealers. The Entrepreneurship & Management subject in Year 3 specifically prepares you for this path.

Yes. Diploma holders are eligible for lateral entry directly into the 2nd year of B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) at engineering colleges across India, saving one full year compared to regular B.Tech admission.