DCECE 2025 Exam - Exam Date, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff, Previous Year Papers

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DCECE 2025

DCECE 2025 exam is expected to be held in the 4th week of June 2025. The Bihar DCECE application form 2025 will likely be released in the 2nd week of April 2025 in online mode at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) is a state-level entrance exam for admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE), Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM), and Para Medical (Intermediate Level - PM) courses at several state-run polytechnic colleges. Candidates must have passed Class 10th for admission to Engineering and Para Medical courses and Class 12th for admission to PM. Candidates must complete DCECE registration 2025 before the deadline. The Bihar DCECE admit card 2025 will likely be released a few days before the exam. The Bihar DCECE 2025 exam dates will be released along with the official notification brochure. 

The DCECE exam 2025 will be held in offline mode, with separate question papers for the PE, PMM, and PM courses. The exam duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes, with a total of 90 questions. The DCECE syllabus 2025 for Engineering includes Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects. Candidates must study the complete syllabus and attempt the previous year's papers, mock tests, and sample papers, for exam preparation. DCECE result 2025 will be released in 2nd week of July 2025. 

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. 

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DCECE 2025 Conducting Body

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) is the administering body responsible for conducting the state-level entrance examination every year. The Board also releases the exam results and conducts an online counselling process based on the marks obtained by candidates for final admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE) / Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM) / Para Medical (Intermediate level - PM) courses offered in the various Polytechnic colleges in Bihar.  

DCECE 2025 Highlights

Given below are some of the major highlights for the DCECE 2025 exam -

ParticularsDetails
Name of the ExamDiploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE)
Exam Date4th week of June 2025
Conducting AuthorityBihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Frequency of ExamOnce a year
Exam TypeState-level entrance examination
Purpose of ExamFor admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE) / Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM) / Para Medical (Intermediate level - PM)
Exam Duration2 hours and 15 minutes
Total Questions90 questions
Total Marks450 marks

DCECE 2025 Important Dates

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the DCECE 2025 dates along with the official notification. We will update the DCECE 2025 exam dates along with other related events in the table below.

Events

Dates 

Release of DCECE 2025 Application Form

2nd week of April 2025

Last Date to Submit DCECE Application Form 2025

3rd week of May 2025

Last Date to Online Application Fee

4th week of May 2025

DCECE 2025 Application Correction Window

4th week of May 2025

Availability of DCECE 2025 Admit Card 

2nd week of June 2025

DCECE 2025 Exam

4th week of June 2025

DCECE 2025 Result Declaration

2nd week of July 2025
DCECE Counselling commencement4th week of July 2025
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DCECE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

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

Particulars

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification 

  • For PE/PMM admission, the candidate must have passed or be appearing in Class 10th or equivalent exam

  • For PM admission, the candidate must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 or equivalent exam

Minimum Qualifying Marks

  • There is no minimum qualifying marks specified for PE/PMM admission

  • For PM admission, the minimum qualifying marks are 40%

Nationality

All applicants must be Indian citizens

Domicile

  • 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 Limit

  • There is no age limit for PE 

  • The minimum and maximum age for PMM are 15 years and 30 years respectively

  • The minimum and maximum age for PM are 17 years and 32 years respectively

Physical Fitness

The applicants must be medically fit 

DCECE 2025 Application Form

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) will release the DCECE application form 2025 in the 2nd week of April 2025. Candidates can check the detailed DCECE 2025 registration process given below.

Step 1: Fill out 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: Enter Personal Details

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

List of Documents Required for DCECE Application Form 2025

  • Class 10th/ 12th Certificate
  • Reservation Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Valid Phone number & Email ID
  • Signature
  • Fee Receipt
  • Multiple Passport Size Photograph
  • ID Proof (if required), etc.

Step 4: Provide Academic Details

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

Step 5: Pay the 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

Courses Applied for

Application Fee for General Category

Application Fee for ST/SC/PwD Category

PE or PM or PMM (any one)

INR 750

INR 480

PE, PMM or PM (any two)

INR 850

INR 530

PE, PMM, PM (all three)

INR 950

INR 630

Step 7: Download and Print the Application Form

Finally, candidates must print out the DCECE 2025 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.

DCECE 2025 Application Form Correction

After the closing of the registration period, the authority provides the option of application form correction through which candidates can rectify the mistakes made in the form. They shall not be allowed to modify details in the application form once the correction window will be closed. 

DCECE 2025 Admit Card

The DCECE 2025 admit card will be released in the 2nd week of July 2025 at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in Registered candidates can access the DCECE admit card 2025 from the official website using their login credentials. The admit card of DCECE 2025 is an important document that candidates were mandated to carry to the exam centre along with photo ID proof. 

How to Download Bihar DCECE 2025 Admit Card?

Here are the steps for applicants to download their DCECE admit card 2025:

  • Go to BCECEB's official website at bceceboardapl.bihar.gov.in.
  • Find and click the link to get the 'DCECE 2025 admit card.'
  • To log in, enter your registered email and password.
  • Once logged in, click the 'Submit' button.
  • The DCECE admit card will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download the admit card and print it for future reference.

DCECE 2025 Exam Pattern

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the Bihar DCECE exam pattern 2025 on its official website. The entrance exam will be conducted offline (pen and paper). The duration of the DCECE 2025 exam will be 2 hours 15 minutes. There will be a total of 90 questions asked in the DCECE 2025 exam. All the questions asked in DCECE 2025 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 for all courses - PE/PM/PMM have been provided below - 

DCECE Exam Pattern 2025 for PE

SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarks Allotted
Mathematics30150 
Chemistry30150
Physics30150
Total90450
  • Total Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

  • Type of Questions: Objective-type questions

  • Exam Level: Class 10th

DCECE Exam Pattern 2025 for PMM

SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarks Allotted
Chemistry20100
Physics20100
Mathematics1050
General Knowledge1050
English1050
Hindi1050
Total90450
  • Total Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

  • Type of Questions: Objective-type questions

  • Exam Level: Class 10th

DCECE Exam Pattern 2025 for PM

SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarks Allotted
Science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics)25125
General Knowledge20100
Quantitative Aptitude1575
English1575
Hindi1575
Total90450
  • Total Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

  • Type of Questions: Objective-type questions

  • Exam Level: Science and Quantitative Aptitude Class 10th level; General Knowledge, English and Hindi Class 12th level

DCECE 2025 Syllabus

DCECE syllabus 2025 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  2025 syllabus to prepare well for the exam.

DCECE Preparation Tips 2025

Following are the preparation tips that are required to be followed by the candidates for scoring well in DCECE 2025:

  • Candidates must be familiar with the exam pattern of  DCECE 2025 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 2025 syllabus to prepare well for the exam. Knowing the syllabus of  DCECE 2025 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 2025. 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 2025. 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 2025 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 2025
  • 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 2025 Result

Bihar DCECE 2025 result will be released in the 2nd week of July 2025 in the form of a rank card on the official website of BCECEB at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates can access the DCECE result 2025 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 2025

DCECE 2025 counselling process will be held in online mode. The Bihar DCECE 2025 counsellingincludes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, etc. Candidates who pass the DCECE 2025 exam will be eligible to participate in the counselling process. Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is responsible for conducting the Bihar DCECE 2025 counselling. Through the counselling, the qualified candidates will be provided admission to full-time & part-time Polytechnic courses in Bihar Polytechnic colleges. 

Bihar DCECE 2025 Counselling

Check out the DCECE counselling process 2025 below.

Stage 1: Counselling Registration

Candidates who want to participate in the BCECE counseling 2025 must complete the BCECE registration online. Visit the the Online Counselling Portal of DCECE 2025 and go to the "Click here for New Registration" Link. Click on it and complete registration. A user ID and password will be generated after you complete the registration process. This user id and password will be used in subsequent counselling sessions. Candidates must note that there will be common registration for all the counselling rounds.

Stage 2: Choice Filling and Locking

Candidates must log in with their user ID and password to fill out their choices. Once they have successfully logged in, they will be able to choose colleges and courses. Candidates can provide as many choices as they wish as there is no limit on it. After making their choice, candidates must lock it. Candidates can also edit their preferences until the deadline. The list of choices made will be forwarded to the candidate's registered email address.

Stage 3: Seat Allotment

Candidates will be able to access their DCECE seat allocation using the login. The DCECE 2025 seat allotment will be based on the selections made by the applicants. Candidates might choose to accept a seat or request an upgrade for the second round. Candidates must download the provisional allotment order, which will be required during the verification process.

Stage 4: Document Verification

Candidates must review the provisional allocation order to determine the reporting/nodal centre details. Candidates must report to the institutes with all required documents for verification and admission.

DCECE 2025 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

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FAQs about DCECE

When will the DCECE 2025 application form be released?

The DCECE application form 2025 is expected to be released in the 2nd week of April 2025 in online mode.

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.

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 is the date of the DCECE exam 2025?

DCECE exam date 2025 has not been announced yet. However, it is expected that the DCECE 2025 exam will be held in the 4th week of June 2025.

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