DECE LE 2025 Eligibility Criteria (Released) - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

Updated By Shivani on 28 Apr, 2025 14:04

Registration Starts On April 17, 2025

As per the Bihar DECE LE eligibility criteria there is no minimum or maximum age limit to apply for the exam. Candidates should have passed their 10+2 exam with physics/mathematics/chemistry/computer science/ electronics/ information technology/ biology/ informatics practices/ biotechnology/ technical vocational subject/ agriculture/ engineering graphics/ business studies/ entrepreneurship OR the candidates should have passed 10+2 + 2 years of ITI will be eligible for the second-year diploma course in any branch of engineering and technology.

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DECE LE Eligibility Criteria 2025

DECE LE 2025 eligibility criteria have been set by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board. As per the DECE LE eligibility criteria the candidates who have passed their 12th Science with physics and chemistry as compulsory subjects and one out of mathematics or biology, or have passed 12th science with mathematics, or have passed passed 12th science with vocational & technical subject, or have passed 10+ITI with 2 years of course in appropriate trade. The students who have acquired relevant qualifications till the date of filing the DECE LE 2025 application form are eligible for the exam. There is no maximum or minimum age limit to apply for the exam. Only the students who are residents of India and whose mother/father/husband/wife are natives of Bihar are eligible for the exam. The Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination (Lateral Entry) examination only invites applications from the candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria for the exam. Check out the page ahead to know the detailed eligibility criteria for the DECE LE 2025 exam.

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Detailed DECE LE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The table here highlights the detailed eligibility criteria as set by the BCECEB, candidates can refer to the table below to check their eligibility to fill out the DECE LE application form. 

Particulars  Details 
Educational
  • The candidates should have passed the 10+2 exam with physics/mathematics/chemistry/computer science/ electronics/ information technology/ biology/ informatics practices/ biotechnology/ technical vocational subject/ agriculture/ engineering graphics/ business studies/ entrepreneurship. 
  • The candidates should have passed 10+2 + 2 years of ITI will be eligible for the second-year diploma course in any branch of engineering and technology. 
Age Limit
  • There is no minimum or maximum age limit certified by the BCECEB to appear for the DECE LE 2025 exam. 
Residential
  • Candidates who are residents of India are eligible to apply for the exam. 
  • The candidates whose mother/father/husband/wife are natives of Bihar are eligible to apply for the exam. 
  • The candidates whose mother/father/husband/wife are registered refugees of Bihar are eligible to apply for the exam. 
  • The candidates whose mother/father/husband/wife are living in another state but are employees of Bihar are eligible to apply for the exam. 
  • The candidates whose mother/father/husband/wife are employees of the pre-reorganization Bihar government whose cadre is not divided and whose post is transferable within the Bihar/Jharkhand state are eligible to apply for the exam. 
  • The candidates whose mother/father/husband/wife are employees of the government of India posted in Bihar or are employees of factories/institutions that are run by the government are eligible to apply for the exam. 
  • The candidates whose mother/father/husband/wife are employees of the United Nations and are posted in Bihar are eligible to apply for the exam. 
Physical    
  • The applicants who will be selected will have to undergo a medical examination. The applicant will be permitted if they pass the medical examination, there is a separate fee for this examination. 

DECE LE 2025 Application Form

Candidates who qualify for the DECE LE 2025 eligibility criteria can only fill out the Bihar DECE LE 2025 application form. The DECE LE 2025 application form filling date has been extended by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, and the last date to register for the exam is May 04, 2025. The last date to submit the payment for the registered candidates is May 05, 2025. Candidates will also be allowed to make corrections in their application form from May 7-8, 2025. Interested candidates can go to the official website and complete the registration process and fill out the DECE LE application form. The aspirants will also get the opportunity to make changes in their application form once the application correction window opens from April 18-19, 2025. No application will be considered without the submission of documents and application fees. The application fee for the form is Rs 2000/- for SC/ST/OBC/BC/General. 

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FAQs about DECE LE Eligibility

Can the Bihar refugee candidates apply for DECE LE 2025 exam?

The candidates who have their father/mother/husband/wife as registered refugees of Bihar are eligible to apply for the exam. 

 

What is the educational requirement to be eligible for the DECE LE 2025 exam?

The candidates should have passed the 10+2 exam with physics/mathematics/chemistry/computer science/ electronics/ information technology/ biology/ informatics practices/ biotechnology/ technical vocational subject/ agriculture/ engineering graphics/ business studies/ entrepreneurship OR the candidates should have passed 10+2 + 2 years of ITI will be eligible for the second-year diploma course in any branch of engineering and technology. 

 

Who releases the DECE LE 2025 Eligibility Criteria?

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board is the regulatory body of the DECE LE 2025 Exam and releases the eligibility criteria. 
 

Is there any age limit to apply for DECE LE 2025 Exam?

No, there is no age limit for the DECE LE 2025 Exam.
 

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