The State Board of Technical Education Jharkhand, Ranchi is under the administrative control of the Dep’t of Science & Technology, Government of Jharkhand. Since its formation the board is striving continuously for betterment of academic standard of Polytechnics and Women Industrial School (WIS) of this State. The board has introduced the Semester system from the session 2009-10, and updated the curricula in all the Polytechnics.
The State Board of Technical Education came into existence just after the creation of Jharkhand for establishment and monitoring of Technical institutions. The Board is responsible for formulating new courses and Developing Curricula besides working for advancement of Technical Education and Research work. The board is responsible to conduct examination, provide certification and advise the State Government regarding the development of Technical Education and Art & crafts.