Bihar Private Technical and Professional Institutions Association Competitive Entrance Test
The Bihar Private Technical and Professional Institutions Association Competitive Entrance Test (BPTPIA CET) is a state-level entrance exam for students seeking admission to B.Tech and Diploma engineering programmes in private technical institutions across Bihar. It is taken by candidates who wish to pursue undergraduate engineering courses in the state's participating private colleges.
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BPTPIA CET 2024 Application Form
The BPTPIA CET 2024 application form will be available soon in July. Candidates can fill the application form at bihartechassociation.com/admission-form.
The last date for registration is July 7, 2024. The exam will be conducted on July 13, 2024.
BPTPIA CET 2024 application forms can be submitted in offline mode. Applicants can get the application form from the official website or from the counter at the college portal.
BPTPIA stands for Bihar Private Technical & Professional Institution Association. The association conducts the competitive entrance test for admission to the first year of B.Tech and Diploma Polytechnic courses.
Application Fee
The BPTPIA CET 2024 application fee can be paid in any of the following ways:
- Cash payment of INR 100 at the Bihar Private Technical & Professional Institution Association counter.
- Bank Draft issued in favour of Bihar Private Technical & Professional Institution Association payable at Patna.
All colleges participating in BPTPIA are approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), Ministry of Education, Ministry of HRD, Government of India and Department of Science and Technology, Government of Bihar.
Important Dates
Candidates can check the detailed schedule for BPTPIA CET 2024 in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for submission of application form | July 7, 2024 |
| BPTPIA CET 2024 Exam Date | July 13, 2024 |
| Date of 1st round of counselling/admission | August 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must check the eligibility requirements for different courses before applying. The eligibility criteria for various courses are given below.
For Engineering and Technology (4 Years)
Education Qualification:
- Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Must have at least one subject from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or Technical Vocational subject.
- Minimum 45% marks required in the above subjects (40% for reserved category candidates).
Age Limit:
- There is no minimum or maximum age limit.
Citizenship:
- Candidates whose residential address is in India are eligible to apply for Engineering and Technology 4 years BPTPIA CET 2024.
For Engineering and Technology Lateral Entry Admission in 2nd Year
Education Qualification:
- Applicants must have passed the diploma exam with AICTE board with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category) in the specific branch of Engineering and Technology.
- Candidates should have passed a B.Sc degree from a university approved by UGC with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category) and passed 12th class with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
- B.Sc stream students need to pass subjects of Engineering Graphics / Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics for the 1st year B.Tech Program along with the 2nd year program.
- B.Sc stream students need to fill the supernumerary seats in the category with students belonging to the Diploma stream.
- This applies to students belonging to Diploma in B.Tech from an AICTE approved board of institution or B.Sc degree from a recognized university approved by UGC.
Age Limit:
- There is no minimum or maximum age limit.
Citizenship:
- Candidates whose residential address is in India are eligible to apply for Engineering and Technology Lateral entry admission in 2nd year BPTPIA CET 2023.
How to Apply
Candidates can get the BPTPIA CET 2024 application form using any of the following methods:
- Go to the official website of BPTPIA.
- Look for the 'Download Forms' section on the left side.
- Click on 'Download Engineering form' for B.Tech courses or 'Download Polytechnic form' for Diploma (Polytechnic) courses.
- Take a printout of the application form after downloading.
How to Apply for BPTPIA CET 2024
The application process for BPTPIA CET 2024 is offline. Candidates must fill the form and submit it before the last date.
There are two ways to get the prospectus and application form:
- Buy it from the BPTPIA Office or from the offices of any participating institution.
- Receive it by post by sending a demand draft.
The cost depends on the method of purchase:
- Cash payment of INR 100 at the office.
- Payment of INR 150 through a demand draft payable at Patna in favour of 'Bihar Private Technical & Professional Institutions Association' to receive the form by post.
Applicants who download the application form from the official website must send it with a DD of Rs 100/- in favour of Bihar Private Technical & professional institution association payable at Patna to the regional office.
There is no option to correct details after the form is submitted. If a candidate makes a mistake, they must change the form before submitting it to the regional office.
Details Required in the Application Form
Candidates must fill in all required details carefully. The information in the form must match the official documents.
| Details Asked | Filling Criteria |
|---|---|
| Applicant Name and Father's Name | Enter not more than 54 characters. |
| Mother's Name and Guardian's Name | Enter not more than 27 characters. |
| Gender | Choose between Male and Female. |
| Category | Choose from General, OBC, SC, ST, PH, Others. |
| Communication Details | Fill address with pin code, mobile no., landline no. and email address. |
| Preference for Branch | Select from the listed engineering branches. |
The branches available for preference are:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronic and communication Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
BPTPIA CET 2024 Application Fee
The application fee is paid when obtaining the prospectus and form. The fee is INR 100 in cash or INR 150 by post.
- Cash payment of Rs 100/- at member institutions or the BPTPIA office.
- DD of Rs 150/- payable at Patna in favour of BPTPIA for receiving the form by post.
Documents Required with the Application
Certain documents must be sent with the application form to the Regional Head office. The list of documents is given below.
- Self-attested photocopy of educational certificate, mark sheet and pass certificate.
- S.L.C./ C.L.C. and caste category certificate.
- Self-attested photocopy of date of birth certificate.
- Photocopy of character certificate from the head of the school/college last attended.
- Two self-addressed envelopes duly stamped (worth Rs 50/- each) of size 30 cm x 25 cm.
BPTPIA CET 2024 FAQs
How to take part in admission process of BPTPIA CET 2024?
The prospectus and application form are available by cash payment of Rs 100/- from member institutions or the BPTPIA office. They can also be received by post through payment of Rs 150/- via bank draft in favour of Bihar Private Technical & professional institution association payable at Patna.
What is the date of 1st round of counselling for BPTPIA CET 2024?
The result for BPTPIA CET 2024 is expected to be declared within 10 days of the conduct of the exam. The first round of counselling is tentatively scheduled in August 2024.
What is the age limit for applying to courses in BPTPIA CET 2024?
There is no minimum or maximum age limit to apply for BPTPIA CET 2024.
Exam pattern expand_more
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Question type | Multiple-choice questions |
| Language | English |
| Subjects for engineering | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
The available 2026 examination information confirms a two-hour offline examination with multiple-choice questions covering Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. A reliable official source does not provide enough information to confirm the exact number of questions, total marks or detailed marking scheme, so those figures are not included.
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Physics
- Topics from the Physics curriculum relevant to engineering entrance preparation.
- Mechanics and properties of matter
- Heat and thermodynamics
- Waves and oscillations
- Electrostatics and current electricity
- Magnetism and electromagnetic induction
- Optics
- Modern physics
Chemistry
- Topics from the Chemistry curriculum relevant to engineering entrance preparation.
- Physical chemistry and basic chemical calculations
- Inorganic chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Chemical bonding and periodic properties
- Thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium
- Electrochemistry
- Basic reactions and properties of organic compounds
Mathematics
- Topics from the Mathematics curriculum relevant to engineering entrance preparation.
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Coordinate geometry
- Calculus
- Vectors and three-dimensional geometry
- Probability and statistics
- Sequences and series
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No reliable programme-wise or category-wise BPTPIA CET cut-off figures have been established from the available official information. Admission is based on merit and the applicable admission and seat-allocation rules.
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The BPTPIA CET 2026 result was announced on July 17, 2026. Candidates can check the result through the examination authority's result portal using the required examination or registration details.
The result portal provides access to examination results and merit lists. Candidates should keep their roll number or registration number available when checking the result. The result or score information is used for the subsequent admission and counselling process.
The published information does not specify a separate long-term validity period for the BPTPIA CET score. The score is used for admission in the applicable counselling and admission cycle.