The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board has released the online application for Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026. This entrance exam is conducted for admission into various polytechnic (engineering) and paramedical diploma courses offered by government and private colleges across Bihar.
Eligible candidates can submit their application through the official BCECEB website between 19 March 2026 and 21 April 2026.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before filling out the form.
Important Dates
| Course Group | General / BC / EBC | SC / ST / DQ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Group | ₹750 | ₹480 |
| 2 Groups | ₹850 | ₹530 |
| 3 Groups | ₹950 | ₹630 |
Application Fee
| Group | Gen/BC/EBC | SC/ST/DQ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹750 | ₹480 |
| 2 | ₹850 | ₹530 |
| 3 | ₹950 | ₹630 |
Age Criteria (as on 31 December 2026)
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PE (Engineering): No age restriction
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PMM: 15 to 30 years
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PM: 17 to 32 years (up to 35 years in some cases)
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Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Total Seats
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More than 40,000 seats available in different courses.
Eligibility Requirements
Polytechnic Engineering (PE)
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Must have passed Class 10 (Matric) or equivalent.
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Students appearing in 2026 are also eligible.
Paramedical (Matric Level – PMM)
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Passed 10th with Science and English subjects.
Paramedical (Intermediate Level – PM)
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Must have passed 12th (Science stream) with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and English.
Special conditions for courses like GNM, ANM, Pharmacy, Dental, etc.:
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Some courses require minimum 40% marks in 12th
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Nursing courses (GNM/ANM) are only for female candidates
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Relaxation of marks is provided for SC/ST candidates
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Vocational nursing students may also apply (if recognized)
Students appearing in the 2026 board exams are also eligible to apply.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
(i) PE – Engineering Group
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Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
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Total Marks: 450
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 | 150 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 150 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 150 |
(ii) PM – Intermediate Level
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Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
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Total Marks: 450
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 125 |
| Arithmetic | 15 | 75 |
| Hindi | 15 | 75 |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 100 |
(iii) PMM – Matric Level
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Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
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Total Marks: 450
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 20 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 50 |
| Biology | 10 | 50 |
| Hindi | 10 | 50 |
| English | 10 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 50 |