DCECE 2024: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Admit Card

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DCECE 2024

DCECE 2024 exam is expected to be held in the last week of June 2024 in offline mode. Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board is expected to release the DCECE application form 2024 in the last week of April 2024. Before applying for the exam, candidates should make sure they fulfill the eligibility requirements. Candidates will be able to download the admit card ten to fifteen days before the exam. All the important dates will be released soon in the DCECE official notification 2024.

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The Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) is administered by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board for admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE) / Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM) / Para Medical (Intermediate Level - PM) courses. DCECE is a state-level exam conducted in offline mode. To pass the exam with flying colors, a candidate should study the complete syllabus and attempt the previous year's papers, mock tests, sample papers, etc.

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DCECE 2024 Conducting Body

DCECE is a state-level examination conducted & managed by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), which is also responsible for preparing the question paper, syllabus, and merit list of candidates. 

DCECE 2024 Highlights

Given below are some of the major highlights for the DCECE 2024 exam -

ParticularsDetails
Name of the ExamDiploma-Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE)
Exam DateLast week of June 2024
Conducting AuthorityBihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Frequency of ExamOnce a Year
Exam TypeState Level Entrance Exam
Purpose of ExamTo Shortlist candidates for admission to the full-time & part-time Diploma in Engineering course in Polytechnic colleges of Bihar state.
Exam Duration2 Hours 15 Minutes
Total Questions90
Total Marks450 Marks

DCECE 2024 Important Dates

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the DCECE 2024 dates along with the official notification. We will update all the important DCECE 2024 exam dates in the table below once it has been released by the authorities.

Events

Dates 

Release of DCECE 2024 Application Form

Last Week of April 2024

Last date to apply for DCECE 2024 Exam

Forth Week of May 2024

Last date of paying the online application fees

Forth Week of May 2024

DCECE 2024 Correction Window

Forth Week of May 2024

DCECE 2024 Admit card 

Second Week of June 2024

DCECE 2024 Exam date

Last Week of June 2024

Result Declaration

Third Week of July 2024
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DCECE 2024 Eligibility Criteria

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

Particulars

Detailed Criteria

Qualifying Exam 

Applicants must be at least class Xth qualified from any recognized Board to be eligible to appear in the Bihar DCECE exam. Students with equivalent educational qualifications and appearing in their qualifying exams this year can also apply

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Applicants must have secured at least 35% in aggregate in their previous qualifying exam 

Domicile

Applicants must be permanent citizens of the Indian Union and 

  • 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

There is no minimum and maximum age limit to apply for the exam

Medical

The applicants must be medically fit 

DCECE 2024 Application Form

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) is expected to release the DCECE 2024 application form in the last week of April 2024. Candidates can check the detailed DCECE 2024 registration process given below.

Step 1: Fill 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, aspirants must input the code and click the 'Submit' button.

Step 2: Personal Information

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

Step 3: Upload Documents

Candidate 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

Step 4: Educational Information

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

Step 5: Edit the DCECE Application Form 2024

Candidates can edit/modify application form details at this stage. They will not be able to modify any data in the application form once it has been submitted. After verifying, candidates must click on the 'Declaration' and then the 'click & confirm' button to submit their application.

Step 6: Pay the DCECE 2024 Application Fee

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

Step 7: Download and print the Application Form

Finally, candidates must print out the DCECE 2024 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.

The authorities will also provide the option of application form correction through which candidates can rectify the mistakes made in the form.

DCECE 2024 Admit Card

The DCECE 2024 admit card will be released ten to fifteen days before the exam on the official website of the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board - bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The candidates who will complete the registration process will be able to access the DCECE admit card 2024 from the official website. The admit card of DCECE 2024 is an important document that candidates were mandated to carry to the exam centre along with photo ID proof. 

DCECE 2024 Exam Pattern

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the DCECE 2024 exam pattern on the official website. The entrance exam will be conducted using pen and paper (offline). The duration of the DCECE 2024 exam will be 2 hours 15 minutes. There will be a total of 90 questions asked in the DCECE 2024 exam. All the questions asked in DCECE 2024 will be objective and the mode of language will be Hindi and English.

The candidates will be handed OMR sheets to write their responses. The Bihar DCECE exam pattern highlights have been provided in the table below - 

Particular

Details

Name of Exam

Bihar Diploma Certificate Entrance Competetive Examination (Bihar DCECE)

Officiating Body

Bihar Combined Entrance Competetive Examination Board or BCECEB

Mode of Exam

Offline mode

Medium of Instruction

Hindi and English

Total Duration of Exam

2 hours and 15 minutes

Total Number of Questions

90

Type of Questions

Objective

Maximum Marks per question

+5

Negative Marking 

No Negative Marking

DCECE 2024 Syllabus

DCECE syllabus 2024 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. Candidates should study the complete DCECE 2024 syllabusto prepare well for the exam.

DCECE Preparation Tips 2024

Following are the preparation tips that are required to be followed by the candidates for scoring well in DCECE 2024:

  • Candidates must be familiar with the exam pattern of  DCECE 2024 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, candidates should be familiar with the DCECE 2024 syllabus to prepare well for the exam. Knowing the syllabus of  DCECE 2024 helps candidates 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 candidates preparing for DCECE 2024. When candidates 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 candidates to complete the syllabus in the stipulated time period
  • Preparing through the best books of DCECE 2024. Textbooks play a significant role in the preparation of the candidate. Preparing from the NCERT books of classes 11 and 12 is recommended at the initial stage of preparation. After that, candidates 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 2024 is highly recommended. Candidates will be able to trace the questions that are repeated as well as the most important topics asked in the exam. Moreover, candidates 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 2024
  • Besides the previous year's question papers, candidates should also practice the mock tests and the sample papers. These will help the candidate 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, candidates 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. Sleep for at least 8 hours a day is recommended to the candidates. 

Bihar DCECE 2024 Result

Bihar DCECE Result 2024 will be released in the form of a rank card on the official website of BCECEB at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates will be able to access the result by using their Bihar DCECE registration number and date of birth information. The Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) result will include essential information like candidate's name, roll number, candidate's rank, total marks secured, marks secured in the paper, etc. 

DCECE Counselling Process 2024

DCECE 2024 counselling registration and choice filling will commence after the declaration of the result. The counselling process will be held in online mode. The DCECE counselling 2024 includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, etc. Candidates who passed the DCECE 2024 exam are eligible to participate in the counselling process. Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is responsible for conducting the Bihar DCECE 2024 counselling. Through the counselling, the qualified candidates will be provided admission to full-time & part-time Polytechnic courses in Bihar Polytechnic colleges. 


DCECE 2024 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

Important Dates

DCECE 2024 Important EventsDates
Registration Date 22 Apr to 22 May, 2024 (*Tentative)
Admit Card Date 14 Jun, 2024 (*Tentative)
Exam Date 24 Jun to 25 Jun, 2024 (*Tentative)
Result Date 19 Jun, 2024 (*Tentative)

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FAQs about DCECE

What is the date of the DCECE exam 2024?

DCECE exam date 2024 has not been announced yet. However, it is expected that the DCECE 2024 exam will be held in the last week of June 2024.

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 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.

When will the DCECE 2024 application form be released?

The DCECE application form 2024 is expected to be released in the last week of April 2024 in online mode.

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