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Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE), also known as Bihar Polytechnic Exam
Conducted by Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE / BCECEB)
Source: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in · Updated 3 Oct 2026
2 hr 15 min
Duration
450
Total marks
12
Sections
90 Qs
Questions
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| Category | Eligibility / relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | Criteria listed above |
| Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. | |
| SC | Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. |
| ST | Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. |
The exam body has not published a separate criterion for each category in the details we hold. Please confirm on the official website.
4 colleges accept DCECE.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| DCECE 2026 (PE) exam was conducted | May 23, 2026 |
| Revised Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Jul 26, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Jul 21, 2026 (further past dates collapsed under 'View More Past Events') |
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DCECE previous year question papers
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| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Maths | Number system, Binomial Theorem, Inverse Circular Motion, 2-D and 3-D geometry, Probability, Basic Data Integration |
| Physics | Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Waves, Electricity and Optics, Modern Physics, and Electronics |
| Chemistry -- Physical | States of Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Electrochemistry |
| Organic | Alcohols, Hydrocarbons, Polymers |
| Inorganic | Periodic table, Classification of Elements, P and D block elements |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | CONFLICTING INFORMATION ON SOURCE: the exam highlights table states 'Exam Mode: Offline ( Based)', but the DCECE 2026 Analysis section states 'The paper was conducted online across various regions of Bihar.' Both statements appear on the same page; reporting both rather than picking one. |
| Duration | 2 hours 15 minutes (for all three course groups -- PE, PM, PMM) |
| Total questions | 90 questions total for each group (PE, PM, PMM), all objective/ type; exact subject-wise split differs by group (see sections). |
| Total marks | 450 marks for each of the three groups (PE, PM, PMM); 5 marks per question in all three patterns. |
| Sections | PE (Polytechnic Engineering, Class 10 level): Physics 30, Chemistry 30, Maths 30 (90 total). PM (Para Medical, Intermediate Level; Hindi/English/GK at Class 12 level, Science & Quantitative Aptitude at Class 10 level): Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) 25, Quantitative Aptitude 15, Hindi 15, English 15, General Knowledge 20 (90 total). PMM (Para Medical, Matric Level, Class 10 level): Physics 20, Chemistry 20, Maths 10, Hindi 10, English 10, General Knowledge 10 (90 total). |
DCECE books
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Campus-wise and branch-wise cut-off figures are being added. Check bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for the latest.
4 institutes accept DCECE.
| # | Campus / Institute | Location | College page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Government Polytechnic College (Patna) | - | View college |
| 2 | New Government Polytechnic College (Patna) | Buddha Institute of Technology (Gaya) | View college |
| 3 | New Government Polytechnic College (Patna) | Government Polytechnic College Gulzarbagh (Patna) | View college |
| 4 | SITYOG Institute of Technology (Bihar) -- offering Diploma programmes | Civil/Computer Science/Chemical Engineering and a BTech in Computer Engineering | View college |
2 hours 15 minutes (for all three course groups -- PE, PM, PMM)
Application form released online by BCECEB; a separate 'DCECE Bihar Polytechnic Application Form 2026: Steps, Documents, Fee' news article is referenced on the page but its step-by-step content was not itemised in the retrieved overview content.
