DCECE 2026 Exam: Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Application Form & More

Updated By Dewesh Nandan Prasad on 15 Dec, 2025 12:47

The DCECE (Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination) is a state-level entrance exam held for admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE), Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM), and Para Medical (Intermediate Level - PM) courses offered at various Bihar Polytechnic colleges.

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DCECE 2026

DCECE 2026 exam is expected to be held in the months of May and June for the Polytechnic Engineering, Paramedical and Parametric Level exams. The Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) is a state-level entrance exam for admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE), Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM), and Para Medical (Intermediate Level - PM) courses at several state-run polytechnic colleges. You can get further details regarding the DCECE exam 2026, like exam dates, pattern, syllabus, result, and counselling schedule, on this page. 

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Bihar DCECE 2026 Conducting Body

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) is the administering body responsible for conducting the state-level entrance examination every year. The Board also releases the exam results and conducts an online counselling process based on the marks obtained by students for final admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE) / Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM) / Para Medical (Intermediate level - PM) courses offered in the various Polytechnic colleges in Bihar.  

DCECE 2026 Highlights

Given below are some of the major highlights for the DCECE 2026 exam -

Particulars

Details

Name of the Exam

Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE)

Exam Date

4th week of June 2026

Conducting Authority

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)

Frequency of Exam

Once a year

Exam Type

State-level entrance examination

Purpose of Exam

For admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE) / Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM) / Para Medical (Intermediate level - PM)

Exam Duration

2 hours and 15 minutes

Total Questions

90 questions

Total Marks

450 marks

DCECE 2026 Important Dates

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the Bihar Polytechnic form date 2026 on its official website. You can find the details related to the DCECE 2026 exam dates in the table below:-

Events

Dates 

Release of DCECE 2026 Application Form

April 2026

Last Date to Submit DCECE Application Form 2026

May 2026

Last Date to Pay Online Application Fee

May 2026

DCECE 2026 Application Correction Window

May 2026

Availability of DCECE 2026 Admit Card 

May 2026

Bihar DCECE 2026 Exam Date

May/June 2026

DCECE 2026 Result Declaration

June 2026

Bihar DCECE 2026 Counselling Dates 

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the Bihar DCECE counselling dates 2026 on its official website. You can check out the Bihar DCECE counselling 2026 dates below. 

Events

Dates 

Release of seat matrix

June 2026

Bihar DCECE choice filling 2026 starts

June 2026

Last date for Bihar DCECE 2026 choice filling

July 2026

Release of provisional DCECE seat allotment 2026 round 1

July 2026

Receiving objections from students against the Round-1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result and filling of objections through their registered email on email ID: objection.bceceboard@gmail.comJuly 2026
Release of the actual DCECE seat allotment 2026

July 2026

Downloading of the 1st round allotment letters

July 2026

Documents Verification and Admission (1st Round)

July 2026

Provisional DCECE seat allotment for round 2

July 2026

Seat matrix release for the mop-up round

August 2026

Consent / Willingness-cum-Choice filling

August 2026

Seat allotment for the mop-up round

August 2026

Downloading of Allotment Order (Mop-up Counselling)

August 2026

Document Verification

August 2026

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DCECE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

All the parameters related to the DCECE Polytechnic Engineering eligibility criteria have been discussed in the table provided below - 

Particulars

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification 

  • For PE/PMM admission, the student must have passed or be appearing in Class 10th or equivalent exam

  • For PM admission, the student must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 or equivalent exam

Minimum Qualifying Marks

  • There is no minimum qualifying marks specified for PE/PMM admission

  • For PM admission, the minimum qualifying marks are 40%

Nationality

All applicants must be Indian citizens

Domicile

  • The parents/husband/wife of the applicants should be a permanent resident of Bihar OR

  • The parents/husband/wife of the applicants should be a refugee of the state of Bihar OR

  • The parents/husband/wife of the applicants should be employed with the Government of Bihar OR

  • The parents/husband/wife of the applicants should be a Central Government employee who is/are currently posted in the state of Bihar OR

  • The parents/husband/wife of the applicants should be employed with the United Nations and is/are currently posted in the state of Bihar

Age Limit

  • There is no age limit for PE 

  • The minimum and maximum age for PMM are 15 years and 30 years respectively

  • The minimum and maximum age for PM are 17 years and 32 years respectively

Physical Fitness

The applicants must be medically fit 

DCECE 2026 Exam Pattern

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the Bihar DCECE exam pattern 2026 on its official website. The entrance exam will be conducted offline (pen and paper). The duration of the DCECE 2026 exam will be 2 hours and 15 minutes. There will be a total of 90 questions asked in the DCECE 2026 exam. All the questions asked in DCECE 2026 will be objective, and the medium of language will be Hindi and English.

The students will be handed OMR sheets to write their responses. The Bihar DCECE exam pattern for all courses - PE/PM/PMM have been provided below - 

DCECE Exam Pattern 2026 for PE

SubjectsNo. of Questions

Marks Allotted

Mathematics30

150 

Chemistry30

150

Physics30

150

Total90

450

  • Total Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

  • Type of Questions: Objective-type questions

  • Exam Level: Class 10th

DCECE Exam Pattern 2026 for PMM

SubjectsNo. of Questions

Marks Allotted

Chemistry20

100

Physics20

100

Mathematics10

50

General Knowledge10

50

English10

50

Hindi10

50

Total90

450

  • Total Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

  • Type of Questions: Objective-type questions

  • Exam Level: Class 10th

DCECE Exam Pattern 2026 for PM

SubjectsNo. of Questions

Marks Allotted

Science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics)25

125

General Knowledge20

100

Quantitative Aptitude15

75

English15

75

Hindi15

75

Total90

450

  • Total Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

  • Type of Questions: Objective-type questions

  • Exam Level: Science and Quantitative Aptitude Class 10th level; General Knowledge, English and Hindi Class 12th level

DCECE 2026 Syllabus

DCECE syllabus 2026 contains and covers subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English, Hindi, General Knowledge, and General Science. The DCECE entrance exam is set up to facilitate admissions into several courses such as Para Medical (PM), Para Medical Dental (PMD), Part-Time Polytechnic Engineering (PPE), and Polytechnic Engineering (PE) provided by various polytechnic colleges and institutes in Bihar. Students should study the complete DCECE 2026 syllabus PDF to prepare well for the exam.

DCECE Preparation Tips 2026

The following are the preparation tips that are required to be followed by the students for scoring well in DCECE 2026:

  • Students must be familiar with the exam pattern of  DCECE 2026 so that they can understand the weightage of questions, the duration of the exam, question paper pattern, types of questions asked, marking scheme of the exam, etc
  • Along with the exam pattern, students should be familiar with the DCECE 2026 syllabus to prepare well for the exam. Knowing the syllabus of  DCECE 2026 helps students to figure out the topics that they will have to learn throughout the preparation period
  • Preparation of a timetable is required to be made by all the students preparing for DCECE 2026. When students follow a timetable, all the topics are covered. A timetable is needed to be made in such a way that all the topics in the syllabus are covered. This will help the students to complete the syllabus in the stipulated time period
  • Preparing through the best books of DCECE 2026. Textbooks play a significant role in the preparation of the student. Preparing from the NCERT books of classes 11 and 12 is recommended at the initial stage of preparation. After that, students can refer to a number of other reference books such as BCECE Explorer by MTG, available in the market as well as online sites
  • Practicing the previous year's question papers of DCECE 2026 is highly recommended. Students will be able to trace the questions that are repeated as well as the most important topics asked in the exam. Moreover, students are also given ideas about the question paper pattern. Skills such as time management are also enhanced, which is the key skill needed to crack DCECE 2026
  • Besides the previous year's question papers, students should also practice the mock tests and the sample papers. These will help the student to excel in the time management skill thereby they will be able to finish the question paper on time with accuracy
  • Besides all the effective preparation, students should also maintain a healthy lifestyle. They should exercise daily, and eat healthily. Spending time on hobbies, and listening to music is said to release all the stress. Sleeping for at least 8 hours a day is recommended to the students. 

DCECE 2026 Application Form

Bihar DCECE 2026 application form will be released on the official website of BCECEB. You can check the detailed DCECE 2026 registration process given below:-

Step 1: Fill out the Registration Form

Visit the DCECE official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and click on the registration link. Provide a valid email address and phone number. 
After registering for the test, applicants will get an activation code at their registered email address or phone number. To successfully log in to the account, students must input the code and click the 'Submit' button.

Step 2: Enter Personal Details

Students must accurately add personal information such as their name, gender, Aadhar Card number, date of birth, and other things.

Step 3: Upload Documents

Students must upload the required documents as per the specimen laid down by the authorities. 

Document

Dimension

Size (Maximum) & Format

Signature

4.5 x 3.5 cm

100 kb & jpeg format

Photograph

3.5 x 4.5 cm

100 kb & jpeg format

List of Documents Required for DCECE Application Form 2026

  • Class 10th/ 12th Certificate
  • Reservation Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Valid Phone number & Email ID
  • Signature
  • Fee Receipt
  • Multiple Passport Size Photograph
  • ID Proof (if required), etc.

Step 4: Provide Academic Details

After uploading the documents, the student must input their educational information accurately and proceed to the next phase.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

Students must pay the DCECE application fee after accurately filling out all of their information. There are two methods for paying the application fee:

  • Offline payment by e-challan must be made at a local bank

  • Students will be able to pay the fees online by debit/credit card or internet banking

Courses Applied for

Application Fee for General Category

Application Fee for ST/SC/PwD Category

PE or PM or PMM (any one)

INR 750

INR 480

PE, PMM or PM (any two)

INR 850

INR 530

PE, PMM, PM (all three)

INR 950

INR 630

Step 7: Download and Print the Application Form

Finally, students must print out the DCECE 2026 application form (Parts A and B). Multiple copies of the completed application form should be printed because they will be needed at various stages of the admissions process.

DCECE 2026 Application Form Correction

The authorities will activate the DCECE 2026 application correction window in May 2026. Within this duration, you can rectify the mistakes made in the form. You will not be allowed to modify details in the application form once the correction window is closed.

DCECE 2026 Admit Card

The DCECE 2026 admit card will be released in May 2026 at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Registered students can access the DCECE admit card 2026 from the official website using their login credentials. The admit card of DCECE 2026 is an important document that students are mandated to carry to the exam centre along with photo ID proof. 

How to Download Bihar DCECE 2026 Admit Card?

Here are the steps for applicants to download their DCECE admit card 2026:

  • Go to BCECEB's official website at bceceboardapl.bihar.gov.in.
  • Find and click the link to get the 'DCECE 2026 admit card.'
  • To log in, enter your registered email and password.
  • Once logged in, click the 'Submit' button.
  • The DCECE admit card will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download the admit card and print it for future reference.

Bihar DCECE 2026 Result

Bihar DCECE 2026 result will be released in June 2026 in the form of a rank card on the official website of BCECEB at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. You can access the DCECE 2026 result by using your Bihar DCECE registration number and date of birth information. The Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) result will include essential information like the student's name, roll number, student's rank, total marks secured, marks secured in the paper, etc. 

DCECE Counselling Process 2026

The DCECE 2026 counselling includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, etc. Students who pass the DCECE 2026 exam are eligible to participate in the counselling process. Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is responsible for conducting the Bihar DCECE 2026 counselling. Through the counselling, the qualified students will be provided admission to full-time & part-time Polytechnic courses in Bihar Polytechnic colleges. 

Bihar DCECE 2026 Counselling

Check out the DCECE counselling process 2026 below.

Stage 1: Choice Filling and Locking

As per the latest released DCECE counselling 2026 guidelines, students don't need to register for Bihar DCECE counselling. They can access the Bihar DCECE choice filling portal by using their DCECE registration number and password only. Students must log in with their user ID and password to fill out their choices. Once they have successfully logged in, they will be able to choose colleges and courses. Students can provide as many choices as they wish, as there is no limit to it. After making their choice, students must lock it. Students can also edit their preferences until the deadline. The list of choices made will be forwarded to the student's registered email address.

Stage 2: Seat Allotment

Students will be able to access their DCECE seat allocation using the login. The DCECE 2026 seat allotment will be based on the selections made by the applicants. Students might choose to accept a seat or request an upgrade for the second round. Students must download the provisional allotment order, which will be required during the verification process.

Stage 3: Document Verification

Students must review the provisional allocation order to determine the reporting/nodal centre details. Students must report to the institutes with all required documents for verification and admission.

DCECE 2026 Contact Details

BCECE BOARD,

I.A.S. Association Building

NEAR PATNA AIRPORT,

PATNA - 800014,

BIHAR (INDIA)

Contact no: 0612-2220230, 0612-2225387

Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

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FAQs about DCECE

How to prepare for DCECE 2026?

To prepare for DCECE 2026, you must study the complete syllabus, prepare a good study plan, do timely revision, solve various previous year papers, mock tests, sample papers, etc.

What subjects are included in the DCECE 2026 exam for PE?

The DCECE exam for PE will include Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. 

What is the mode of the DCECE 2026 exam?

The DCECE exam 2026 will be held in offline mode. 

When will the DCECE admit card 2026 be released?

The DCECE admit card 2026 will be released in May 2026.

When will the DCECE application form correction 2026 be done?

The DCECE 2026 application form correction will be donein May 2026.

When will the DCECE 2026 application form be released?

The DCECE application form 2026 will be released in April 2026. 

What courses are available through the DCECE exam?

Through the DCECE exam, BCECEB provides Polytechnic Engineering (PE), Part-time Polytechnic Engineering (PPE), Para-Medical-Dental (PMD Matric Level), and Para Medical (PM Intermediate Level) courses.

Is BCECE and DCECE exam same?

The BCECEB conducts the DCECE exam to provide applicants with admission to various engineering degrees in the state of Bihar Polytechnic colleges. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) is held for admission to B.Pharma, Agriculture, and paramedical programmes.

What is the Bihar DCECE 2026 exam date?

The DCECE exam date 2026 will be announced on the official website. The Bihar DCECE 2026 exam for PE, PM and PMM will be held in May/June 2026

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