Published: 11:33 pm | 19 March 2026
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the official notification for DCECE 2026 (Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination). This entrance exam is conducted for admission into Polytechnic Engineering (PE), Para Medical (PM), and Para Medical Matric Level (PMM) courses in Bihar.
The online application process started on 19 March 2026 and will continue till 21 April 2026. Candidates are advised to check eligibility, age limit, exam date, and other details before applying.
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
DCECE Bihar Polytechnic / Para Medical Admission 2026 – Online Form
📅 Important DatesOnline Apply Start Date: 19 March 2026 Last Date to Apply: 21 April 2026 (11:59 PM) Last Date for Fee Payment: 22 April 2026 Form Correction Date: 23–24 April 2026 Admit Card Release: 15 May 2026 PE Exam Date: 23 May 2026 PM / PMM Exam Date: 24 May 2026 Result Date: June 2026 (Tentative) | 💰 Application Fee1 Group: ₹750/- (Gen/BC/EBC) | ₹480/- (SC/ST/DQ) 2 Groups: ₹850/- (Gen/BC/EBC) | ₹530/- (SC/ST/DQ) 3 Groups: ₹950/- (Gen/BC/EBC) | ₹630/- (SC/ST/DQ) Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI |
🎂 Age Limit (As on 31 December 2026)PE (Polytechnic): No Age Limit PMM (Matric Level): 15 – 30 Years PM (Intermediate Level): 17 – 32/35 Years Note: Age relaxation applicable as per rules. | 📊 Total SeatsTotal Seats: 40,000+ (Approx.) Available in Government & Private Institutes across Bihar. |
🎓 Educational Qualification
Polytechnic Engineering (PE)
Para Medical Matric Level (PMM)
Para Medical Intermediate Level (PM)
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📝 DCECE 2026 Exam Pattern
Polytechnic (PE) Group
| Physics | 30 | 150 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 150 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 150 |
| Total | 90 | 450 |
PM Group
| General Science | 25 | 125 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 75 |
| Hindi | 15 | 75 |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 100 |
| Total | 90 | 450 |
PMM Group
| Physics | 20 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 50 |
| Biology | 10 | 50 |
| Hindi | 10 | 50 |
| English | 10 | 50 |
| GK | 10 | 50 |
| Total | 90 | 450 |
🏆 Selection Process
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📝 How to Apply for DCECE 2026
| Step 1: Visit the official BCECEB website Step 2: Click on DCECE 2026 Online Application Step 3: Complete registration Step 4: Fill the application form Step 5: Upload photo & documents Step 6: Pay application fee Step 7: Submit and print form |
⚠️ Important Instructions
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🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Download Prospectus | Click Here |
| Official Website | BCECEB |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
| Q1. DCECE 2026 form start date? Ans: 19 March 2026 Q2. Last date to apply? Q3. Exam date? Q4. Total seats? Q5. Qualification? |