A system for achieving desired flow pattern in a fuel cell is provided. The system includes a pair of fuel manifold configured to facilitate flow of fuel, wherein the pair of fuel manifolds comprises a first group of fuel manifolds and a second group of fuel manifolds. Further, a first set of channels defined on a bipolar plate and a second set of channels defined on the bipolar plate. The said first group of fuel manifolds is in fluid connection with the said first set of channels and the said second group of fuel manifolds is in fluid connection with the said second set of channels.