Bihar DCECE Exam 2026
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) (Website)
Location: BiharExam Date: 2026-05-23
| Total Vacancies | 40000+ |
| Age Limit | No minimum age for PE; 15–17 years for PM/PMM (course-specific). |
Job Description
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts the Diploma-Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) for admission into various Polytechnic Engineering (PE), Para Medical Matric Level (PMM), and Para Medical Intermediate Level (PM) courses.
Age Limit (Detail)
No minimum age for PE; 15–17 years for PM/PMM (course-specific).
Selection Process
Selection is based on the performance in the Diploma-Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026.
Exam Pattern
The exam consists of 90 questions, each carrying 5 marks, totaling 450 marks. The duration for all papers is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Application Fee
- 1 Course: Rs. 750 (Gen/OBC/EBC), Rs. 480 (SC/ST/PwD)
- 2 Courses: Rs. 850 (Gen/OBC/EBC), Rs. 530 (SC/ST/PwD)
- 3 Courses: Rs. 950 (Gen/OBC/EBC), Rs. 630 (SC/ST/PwD)
Vacancy Details
| Course Group | Total Seats |
| Polytechnic Engineering (PE), Para Medical (PMM/PM) | 40000+ |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Register using email and mobile number.
- Fill in personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and print the confirmation page.
Qualifications
10th Pass, 12th Pass