Bihar Engineering University (BEU) has released the revised B.Tech 1st Semester syllabus for the 2026–2030 batch, applicable across all affiliated engineering colleges. The new curriculum organizes all B. Tech branches into three groups (A, B, and C), each with a slightly different first-semester course basket tailored to the discipline family, while still sharing a strong common core.
If you’re a first-year B.Tech student (2026 batch) at any BEU-affiliated college, here’s everything you need to know about your Semester-I subjects, credit structure, and course outcomes. The official syllabus PDF is also available for download below.
How Branches Are Grouped
BEU has split all engineering programs into three groups for Semester-I:
Group A — Computing & Data-Centric Programs
- Computer Science & Engineering
- CSE (AI)
- CSE (Cyber Security)
- CSE (Data Science)
- CSE (AI & ML)
- CSE (IoT)
- CSE (IoT & Cyber Security including Blockchain Technology)
- CSE (Networks)
- Information Technology
- 3-D Animation & Graphics
- Mathematics & Computing
Group B — Electrical & Electronics Programs
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- ECE (Advance Communication Technology)
- Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology)
- Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Group C — Core, Mechanical & Allied Programs
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical and Smart Manufacturing Engineering
- Robotics and Automation
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering with Computer Applications
- Petrochemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering (Leather Technology / Plastic & Polymer / general)
- Waste Management
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Biomedical & Robotics Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Fire Technology and Safety
- Food Processing and Preservation
- Food Technology and Management
Semester-I Structure: Group-Wise Comparison
All three groups carry 20 total credits in Semester-I, but the subject mix differs based on the discipline.
Group A — Semester I (20 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100102 | Engineering Mathematics – I | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100104 | Engineering Physics | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100105 | Introduction to AI | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100108 | Computer Fundamentals & Emerging Technologies | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100109 | Universal Human Values | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| 100110 | Essence of Indian Constitution | 3-0-0 | 0 |
| 100111 | Basics of Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100104P | Engineering Physics Lab | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| 100111P | Basics of Electrical & Electronics Engineering Lab | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| 100112P | Programming for Problem Solving Lab | 0-0-2 | 1 |
Group A skips a dedicated Communication Skills paper and instead front-loads computing fundamentals — logical, given this group houses all the CS/IT-flavored branches.
Group B — Semester I (20 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100101 | Communication Skills | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100102 | Engineering Mathematics – I | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100104 | Engineering Physics | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100105 | Introduction to AI | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100106 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100101P | Communication Skills Lab | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| 100104P | Engineering Physics Lab | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| 100106P | Basic Electrical Engineering Lab | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| 100112P | Programming for Problem Solving Lab | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| 100113P | Sports/Yoga/NCC/NSS | 0-0-2 | 1 |
Group C — Semester I (20 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100101 | Communication Skills | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100102 | Engineering Mathematics – I | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100103 | Engineering Chemistry | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100105 | Introduction to AI | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 100107 | Engineering Graphics and Design | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| 100101P | Communication Skills Lab | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| 100103P | Engineering Chemistry Lab | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| 100107P | Engineering Graphics and Design Lab | 0-0-4 | 2 |
| 100112P | Programming for Problem Solving Lab | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| 100113P | Sports/Yoga/NCC/NSS | 0-0-2 | 1 |
What’s Common Across All Three Groups
Regardless of which group a student falls into, the new syllabus keeps three anchor subjects consistent everywhere:
- Engineering Mathematics – I — matrix algebra, differential and integral calculus, and vector calculus, with identical unit breakdowns (Basic Linear Algebra, Differential Calculus, Multiple Integrals, Vector Calculus) across A, B, and C.
- Introduction to AI — a genuinely new addition to Semester-I for every branch, not just computing ones. It covers intelligent agents, search strategies, knowledge representation, reasoning under uncertainty, and an introduction to machine learning paradigms — signaling BEU’s push to make AI literacy a foundational, cross-disciplinary skill from year one.
- Programming for Problem Solving Lab — a shared C/C++ lab spanning flowcharting, arrays, pointers, structures/unions, file handling, and OOP fundamentals (classes, constructors, inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, templates).
Group B and C also share Communication Skills and its lab, plus the Sports/Yoga/NCC/NSS credit — components absent from Group A’s basket.
Key Highlights of the Revised Curriculum
1. Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework. Every course now maps Course Outcomes (COs) to granular Theory Session Outcomes (TSOs) and, for labs, Lab Session Outcomes (LSOs) — a shift toward measurable, session-level learning objectives rather than broad unit descriptions.
2. AI as a universal foundation course. Introduction to AI appears identically in all three groups, making Bihar one of the more assertive state universities in mandating AI exposure for civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering students alongside computing branches.
3. Group-specific engineering fundamentals.
- Group A gets Computer Fundamentals & Emerging Technologies, covering everything from CPU architecture to IoT, cybersecurity basics, and blockchain.
- Group B gets Basic Electrical Engineering, with deep coverage of AC/DC circuits, magnetic circuits, transformers, and machines.
- Group C gets Engineering Chemistry and Engineering Graphics and Design, aligned with core/civil/mechanical/chemical workflows.
4. Zero-credit constitutional literacy. “Essence of Indian Constitution” appears in Group A as a mandatory, non-credit (audit) course — reflecting AICTE’s broader mandate on constitutional values without adding to the credit load.
5. Updated reference lists. Textbook references across subjects include recent editions (2020–2025), such as Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (Russell & Norvig, 4th Ed., 2020) and several India-authored titles published in 2023–2025.
Why This Matters for Students and Faculty
For students, this restructuring means a more uniform first-semester experience in mathematics, AI, and programming, while still receiving branch-relevant electrical/chemistry/graphics grounding early on — easing potential future branch changes or interdisciplinary electives.
For faculty, the OBE-aligned TSO/LSO mapping will require lesson planning to explicitly tie each teaching session to a measurable outcome, useful for NBA/NAAC accreditation documentation.
Quick Reference: Group-Wise Credit Snapshot
| Group | Theory Credits | Lab Credits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | 15 | 3 (+2 zero-credit audit adj.) | 20 |
| Group B | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| Group C | 14 | 6 | 20 |
(Note: Essence of Indian Constitution in Group A carries 0 credit despite 3 lecture hours/week.)
Have questions about which group your branch falls under, or want the full detailed course outcomes for your subject? Download the official syllabus PDFs attached to this post, or drop a comment below — we’ll keep this page updated as BEU releases further semester syllabi for the 2026–30 batch.
