Bihar DCECE Exam Date 2026 Out for Polytechnic & Paramedical Courses, Official Schedule

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) is responsible for conducting the Diploma-Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination-2026 for Polytechnic Engineering (PE), Para Medical Matric Level (PMM), and Para Medical Intermediate Level (PM) course groups. As per the official notice, the Bihar DCECE Exam 2026 for Polytechnic & Paramedical Courses is scheduled for 23rd and 24th May 2026, respectively. 

Bihar DCECE Exam Date 2026 Out

BCECEB has officially announced the exam date for Diploma-Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination-2026 for Polytechnic Engineering (PE), Para Medical Matric Level (PMM), and Para Medical Intermediate Level (PM) course groups. The exam for the Polytechnic Engineering (PE) course will be conducted on 23rd May 2026, and the exam for the Para Medical is scheduled for 24th May 2026. 

Bihar DCECE Exam 2026

Interested candidates can check the complete information regarding the Bihar DCECE 2026 Exam from the article.

Bihar Paramedical Admit Card 2026 Out – Click to Download

Bihar DCECE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before filling out the form, candidates must check the eligibility criteria for their respective courses:

For Polytechnic Engineering (PE)- Must have passed or appearing in Class 10th (Matriculation); Subjects: Mathematics and Science are compulsory

For Paramedical (PM)- Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12th; Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics

For Paramedical Matric (PMM)- Must have passed Class 10th

Age Limit

• No minimum age for PE
• For PM/PMM: Minimum age is generally 15–17 years (course-specific)

Bihar DCECE Application Form 2026 Link

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has completed the application form for Bihar DCECE 2026 Exam at its official website www.bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates must ensure that all details entered in the application form are correct and match their documents.

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DCECE 2026 Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee online through debit/credit card, net banking, UPI, or other available methods. The fees vary based on category and the number of courses applied for:

Steps to Fill Bihar DCECE Admission Form 2026

Candidates can follow the step-by-step process below to complete the application:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the BCECEB portal: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Register First: Click on the DCECE 2026 application link and enter your basic details — email, mobile number, name, etc.
3. Fill Personal & Academic Details: Complete sections like date of birth, address, and educational qualifications.
4. Upload Scanned Documents: Attach your passport photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
5. Verify & Preview: Carefully review your form to avoid mistakes. You will have a limited chance to correct errors later during the correction window.
6. Pay Application Fee: Choose your payment mode (online/UPI/net banking) and pay the required fee.
7. Final Submission & Print: Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page for future reference (admit card and counselling).

Documents Required for DCECE 2026 Application

Before filling out the online application, keep the following documents ready:

Basic Documents

• Valid Email ID & Mobile Number
• Aadhaar Card / ID Proof
• Class 10th Marksheet/Certificate (for PE & PMM)
• Class 12th Marksheet (if applicable) (for PM)
• Domicile Certificate (if required)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Scanned Documents to Upload

Bihar DCECE Polytechnic Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern for Polytechnic Engineering (PE), Paramedical Matric (PMM), and Paramedical (PM) is explained below.

Polytechnic Engineering Course Group (PE)

There are 90 questions, 5 marks each, making a total of 450 marks. Candidates have to complete the examination in 2 hours and 15 minutes

Courses Include: Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science.

Para Medical (Intermediate Level) Course Group (PM)

There are a total of 90 questions asked from Science, Maths, Hindi, English, and GK. Each question carries 5 marks, and candidates must complete the exam in 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Exam Level: The Intermediate Level covers Hindi, English, and General Knowledge, while the Secondary Level includes General Science and Arithmetic Ability.

Courses Include: Pharmacy, GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery), Lab Technician, X-Ray Technician, and Dental Hygienist.

Para Medical (Secondary Level) Course Group (PMM)

There are 90 questions that will be asked from various subjects mentioned below. Each question carries 5 marks, which makes the total 450, and candidates must complete the exam in 2 hours and 15 minutes

Exam Level: Secondary (10th standard level)

Courses include: ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery), Dresser, Dental Mechanic, and Radiography courses.