Government Polytechnic Katihar is affiliated to the State Board of Technical Education (SBTE), Patna. SBTE was established in 31 May 1955 by the Government of Bihar through order number 75/Dir under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Bihar Govt. The State Board of Technical Education (SBTE), Patna, Bihar, is responsible for evaluation and certification of six - semester Diploma Courses of all the Polytechnic Institutions affiliated to the SBTE Bihar. It has been constituted vide govt. order no. 75/Dir dated 31st May, 1955 under the Science, Technology and Technical Education Department, Government of Bihar. Since its formation the board is striving continuously for betterment of academic standard of Polytechnic Institutions of this State.SBTE offers a wide range of diploma and certificate programs in various fields of engineering and technology. The institution is committed to excellence and innovation in education, preparing students for careers in the ever-evolving technical landscape.