What is the DCECE exam pattern for PE group?

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board mentions the DCECE exam pattern for PE group in the official notification. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below. Subject No. of questions Marks Physics 30 150 Chemistry 30 150 Maths 30 150 Total 90 450

What is the pattern for DCECE exam for PMM group?

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board mentions the DCECE exam pattern for PMM group in the official notification. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below. Subject No. of questions Marks Physics 20 100 Chemistry 20 100 Maths 10 50 Hindi 10 50 English 10 50 General Knowledge 10 50 Total 90 450

What is the DCECE exam pattern for PM group?

Candidates can refer to the table provided below to check DCECE pattern for PM group. Subject No. of questions Marks Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) 25 125 Quantitative Aptitude 15 75 Hindi 15 75 English 15 75 General Knowledge 20 100 Total 90 450

What are per question marks in DCECE?

The marks allotted to each question in DCECE exam is 5 marks. Each paper of DCECE has 90 questions and the total marks in 450. In PE group question paper questions come from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. In PMM course group question paper questions come from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Hindi, English and General Knowledge. In PM, questions come from Hindi, English, General Knowledge, Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) and Quantitative Aptitude.

Can I change my DCECE exam centre after downloading admit card?

No, The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will not allow any candidate to change the DCECE exam centre after admit card download. Applicants are advised to fill their exam centre choices preference carefully at the time of filling the DCECE application form.

Where can I check my DCECE exam centre?

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board mentions the DCECE exam centres at the official website. Applicants filling the DCECE application form are advised to go through the list of exam centres. Candidates have to fill the DCECE exam centre preference at the time of filling DCECE 2025 application form. Applicants are advised to fill their DCECE exam centre preference carefully in the application form.

How many exam centres for DCECE 2026?

The number of exam centres for DCECE 2026 will be available after the announcement of the official notification. The exam cities are located in the state of Bihar only.

What credentials are required to download DCECE admit card?

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) will release the DCECE admit card online at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Applicants will be able to download their admit card using the registered email ID and password.

How do I download DCECE admit card?

Candidates can download the DCECE hall ticket from the website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Applicants have to use their registered email id and password to download their hall tickets from their respective login.

Can I get the DCECE admit card via any other means?

BCECEB issues the DCECE admit card to the applicants of DCECE exam online only on the official website. There are no other means to doenload the DCECE hall ticket. The candidates have to login to the official website using their Application number, Date of Birth/Password to download the admit card. After downloading the admit card, candidates must read all details on the admit card and follow the instructions mention therein for the exam day. The allotted exam centre name and address are mentioned in the admit card itself. All candidates have to carry the printed hardcopy at the DCECE exam centre. Also, after the exam is over, the DCECE admit card should be preserved till the admission process is over.

What documents are required to be carried in DCECE exam along with the admit card?

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the DCECE admit card online at the official website. Applicants can download the DCECE admit card at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their DCECE admit card 2025 along with one valid photo ID proofs.

How do I check DCECE result?

The authority will release the DCECE result on the website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Students can download the merit list without any credentials. To download their rank cards, candidates have to enter their roll number and date of birth.

What are the details required to check DCECE result?

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the DCECE result online at the official website. Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready before checking the DCECE rank card. The information required to check DCECE result is provided below. Roll Number Date of Birth

Can I request for re-evaluation of DCECE result?

No, Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh will not allow applicants to request for re-evaluation. The result once declared by exam authorities will be considered as final.

Do I need to send the printed DCECE application form to BSESEB?

No, candidates do not have to send the printed copy of the DCECE application form to the authorities. Candidates must keep the prints with themselves. Multiple copies of the complete application form should be printed as it will be required at different stages of the admission process.

Can I apply for more than one course group in DCECE?

Candidates can apply for any one course group, or any two or all course groups as per their eligibility. Candidates who have passed/appearing in the class 10 exam in 2025/2026 can apply for the DCECE PE and PMM course groups. To apply for the PM course group candidates must have passed or are appearing in the 10+2 exam.

I have submitted the DCECE application form, but there are some errors in it, can I correct it?

The DCECE application form correction window will be provided for the candidates who have completed the form and submitted the same within the deadline. The last date for form correction is will be notified later. Using the application form correction window, candidates can edit/correct the details in the submitted form, if required. This correction facility is a one-time opportunity. To make changes in the online submitted DCECE application form, candidates have to login to the official website.

What is the counselling process of DCECE?

The DCECE counselling process includes registration, filling and locking of choice, document verification, declaration of seat allotment and reporting to the allotted college. BCECEB announces the DCECE counselling details on the official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The counselling is held online and offline. The allotment of seats is purely based on DCECE rank and choices filled by the candidates.

When will BCECEB announce the dates of DCECE counselling?

BCECEB has announced the DCECE counselling details on the official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The counselling process has commenced. The counselling process includes registration, filling and locking of choice, document verification, declaration of seat allotment and reporting to the allotted college. BCECEB releases the admission/ provisional seat allotment list for DCECE counselling online.

What details are required for DCECE choice filling?

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board has commenced the DCECE choice filling online at the official website. Applicants need to enter their preferred choices of courses and colleges at the time of DCECE choice filling. Applicants must note that exam authorities will release the DCECE seat allotment result based on the choices filled by candidates.

What is the syllabus of DCECE?

The syllabus for DCECE PM course group is Hindi, English and General Knowledge sections that are of class 12 level. Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) and Quantitative Aptitude that is of class 10 level. In PE course group class 10 level questions are asked from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. For the PMM course group the syllabus is class 10 level questions from Maths, Physics, Hindi, English, General Knowledge and Chemistry.

Is there any negative marking in DCECE?

No, There is no negative marking for wrong answers in DCECE. The exam is held in offline mode at the state level. DCECE is a state-level entrance test for admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE) / Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM) / Para Medical (Intermediate level - PM) courses offered in the various state-run Polytechnic institutes. There are separate question papers for PE, PMM, and PM courses. It is held for 2 hours 15 mins and the total number of questions asked is 90.

In what mode is the DCECE exam held?

The DCECE exam is held in offline mode at the state level. DCECE is a state-level entrance test for admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE) / Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM) / Para Medical (Intermediate level - PM) courses offered in the various state-run Polytechnic institutes. There are separate question papers for PE, PMM, and PM courses. It is held for 2 hours 15 mins and the total number of questions asked is 90.

What is the DCECE exam pattern?

The exam pattern of DCECE is Mode of examination - Offline mode (Pen & paper-based test) Duration of exam - 2 hours and 15 minutes Total questions - 90 questions Total marks – 450 marks Options available - 4 options Correct answer - 5 marks Incorrect answer - No negative marking Type of questions - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) In PE group question paper questions come from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. In PMM course group question paper questions come from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Hindi, English and General Knowledge. In PM, questions come from Hindi, English, General Knowledge, Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) and Quantitative Aptitude.

DCECE Bihar Polytechnic 2026: Registration, Exam Dates, Syllabus and Pattern, Admit Card, Result

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DCECE 2026 Exam: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) for admission to polytechnic courses across Bihar. The DCECE 2026 application form will be released in April 2026. Interested candidates will be able to apply online on the official website- bceceboard.bihar.gov.in once registration window opens.

Candidates who register will be issued the DCECE admit card which is mandatory to appear for the exam. DCECE 2026 will be conducted in May at designated exam centres across the state. The result will then be announced displaying candidates’ scores and ranks. Those who qualify will be required to participate in the counselling process for seat allotment and admission.

The authority conducts the DCECE exam in offline mode as a pen-and-paper test and consists of 90 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 450 marks. As per the exam pattern, there is no negative marking in the test. Aspirants can check more details on the DCECE exam below.

Table of contents

Bihar DCECE 2026 Exam - Highlights
DCECE 2026 Exam Dates
DCECE Application Form 2026
DCECE 2026 Exam Pattern
DCECE Exam Centre
DCECE Admit Card 2026
DCECE Result
DCECE Counselling 2026
DCECE Admission Process

Bihar DCECE 2026 Exam - Highlights

DCECE 2026 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DCECE 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26	DCECE 2026 Application Form TENTATIVE
May ' 26	DCECE 2026 Application Form Correction TENTATIVE
May ' 26	DCECE 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE
May ' 26	DCECE 2026 Exam Date TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	DCECE 2026 Result TENTATIVE