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Complete Exam Timeline

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19 Mar 2026

Official notification containing details about eligibility, course groups, and application procedures was released by BCECEB. Download Notification PDF 1 | Download Notification PDF 2

19 Mar 2026 – 27 Apr 2026

The last date for online registration and fee payment (via Net Banking/Card/UPI) has been extended. Application correction window: 28 April to 29 April 2026.

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20 May 2026

Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website starting May 20, 2026.

23 May 2026 – 23 May 2026

Entrance examination for Polytechnic Engineering (PE) diploma courses.

24 May 2026 – 24 May 2026

Entrance examination for Intermediate Level (PM) and Secondary Level (PMM) Paramedical courses.

Eligibility

Age Limit
  • Polytechnic Engineering (PE): No minimum or maximum age limit.
  • Para Medical (Secondary Level) [PMM]: 15 to 30 years as of December 31, 2026.
  • Para Medical (Intermediate Level) [PM]:
    • GNM/ANM: 17 to 35 years as of December 31, 2026.
    • Other PM Courses: 17 to 32 years as of December 31, 2026.
Qualification Criteria
  • Polytechnic Engineering (PE): Must have passed Secondary Level (Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognized board.
  • Para Medical (Secondary Level) [PMM]: Must have passed 10th/Matriculation with relevant subjects as per Bihar Health Department guidelines.
  • Para Medical (Intermediate Level) [PM]:
    • GNM: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/English.
    • ANM: 10+2 pass.
    • Other Diploma Courses: 10+2 Science (PCB/PCM) according to specific course requirements.

Application Fee

No. of Course GroupsGeneral/BC/EBCSC/ST/DQ (Disabled)
Any One Group₹750₹480
Any Two Groups₹850₹530
All Three Groups₹950₹630

Note: Fees are non-refundable. Bank charges are extra.

About this Exam

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) for admission into Polytechnic Engineering (PE), Para Medical (Secondary Level - PMM), and Para Medical (Intermediate Level - PM) courses in government and private institutes across Bihar.

Frequently Asked Questions

The application deadline has been extended to 27 April 2026 (10:00 PM).
Polytechnic (PE) is scheduled for 23 May 2026, and Paramedical (PM & PMM) for 24 May 2026
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