Bihar Universities to Launch Seven Four-Year Apprenticeship Courses

Brief By Newsbrief / 6:36 PM on 04 Oct 2026

Universities and education institutions across Bihar will introduce seven four-year undergraduate apprenticeship embedded degree programmes following approval by the Governor. The revised ordinances and regulations apply to institutions governed by the Bihar Universities Act, 1976, and Patna University Act, 1976, and will remain effective until September 30, 2026.

The approved programmes include BA in Content and Creative Writing; BCom in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance; BCom in E-Commerce Operations; BCom in Human Resource Operations; BCom in Retail Operations; BSc in Healthcare Management; and BSc (Honours) in Electronics, with specialisations in Digital Electronics and a minor in Solar Photovoltaic Systems or Data Science.

Universities must complete statutory approvals, including Academic Council and Syndicate or Senate clearances, before admissions. Institutions will also need industry-linked agreements. Students admitted before May 27, 2026, will continue under existing rules, with the changes not affecting their admission status.