Bakhtiyarpur College of Engineering (BCE Patna) is a public institute in Bakhtiyarpur (Patna) run under Department of Science and Technology, Bihar History BCE Patna was established in 2016 by the Government of Bihar via its Department of Science and Technology, Bihar. BCE Patna is recognized by the AICTE and is affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU). Its first academic session was started in 2016 on the old university grounds of the Indian Institute of Technology Patna in the Pataliputra Housing Colony. Programs The institute offers full-time Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree programs in specific science and technology disciplines, including four engineering branches. Departments Admission The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts an exam based on the Merit List of the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination. After 2019, admissions for the state engineering colleges of Bihar are based on JEE-MAIN marks. Campus BCE Bakhtiyarpur's new own campus at Bakhtiyarpur was inaugurated on February 2, 2020. It is about 3.5 km from Bakhtiyarpur Junction railway station by road. This campus is near the Dedaur village area just beside the railway lines. The college has started its 2020 session from this campus along with the temporary campus for GEC Bhojpur and GEC Buxar. The university grounds are composed by the Academic and Administrative building, the Library building along with a public canteen on ground floor, two male and one female hostels, the principal's residency, the residencies for the professors, security buildings and other offices. It also includes an open theatre, which serves as the cultural, social and activities centre. Sports grounds are located at the center of the campus. Some local houses are next to the campus behind the female hostel. The university is located about 1 km from the main local road. Photography Language Lab Computer Science Arena Anti-ragging committee See also List of institutions of higher education in Bihar Aryabhatta Knowledge University Education in Patna Education in Bihar Education in India References External links Location on Map Exam Notice news about wi-fi Official website of Bakhtiyarpur College of Engineering BCECE Board website Aryabhatta Knowledge University website DST, Bihar website Engineering colleges in Patna Colleges affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University Engineering colleges in Bihar 2016 establishments in Bihar Educational institutions established in 2016