Bihar BCECEB DCECE PE PM PMM Counselling 2025

Organization: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Exam Name: Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2025
Courses: Polytechnic Engineering (PE), Paramedical (PM), Paramedical Matric Level (PMM)
Official Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

Important Dates:

• Application Start Date: 01 April 2025
• Last Date to Apply Online: 12 May 2025
• Last Date for Online Payment: 12 May 2025
• Application Correction Window: 13 – 14 May 2025
• Admit Card Availability: 22 May 2025

Examination Dates:

• PE (Polytechnic Engineering): 31 May 2025
• PM & PMM (Paramedical): 01 June 2025

Result & Rank Card Release: 23 June 2025

Counselling Schedule

For PE (Polytechnic Engineering):

• Choice Filling Start: 27 June 2025
• Last Date for Choice Filling: 03 July 2025
• Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment: 08 July 2025
• Objection Window for Round 1: 09 July 2025
• Round 1 Final Allotment: 11 July 2025
• Document Verification & Admission (Round 1): 11 – 13 July 2025
• Round 2 Provisional Allotment: 20 July 2025 (Approx.)
• Round 2 Document Verification: 24 – 26 July 2025
• Mop-Up Counselling Choice Filling: 04 – 08 August 2025
• Mop-Up Round Admission: August – October 2025 (Dates to be Notified)

For PM & PMM (Paramedical):

• Choice Filling Period: 10 – 14 July 2025
• Round 1 Provisional Allotment: 25 July 2025
• Objection Window: 26 July 2025
• Round 1 Final Allotment: 28 July 2025
• Document Verification & Admission (Round 1): 30 July – 05 August 2025

About the Examination:
The Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by BCECEB for admission into:

• Polytechnic Engineering (PE)
• Para Medical (Intermediate Level – PM)
• Para Medical (Matric Level – PMM)

The exam is conducted in offline (pen & paper) mode.

Application Process:

• Candidates must apply online via the official BCECEB website.
• Steps include registration, filling personal and academic details, uploading a photograph and signature, and paying the application fee.
• A short correction window is provided for rectifying errors after the last date of application.

Counselling Process:

• Rank Card Download: After results are declared, candidates can download their rank cards online.
• Choice Filling: Qualified candidates must submit their preferred colleges and courses online.
• Seat Allotment: Allotment is done in multiple rounds based on rank, preferences, and reservation category.
• Document Verification & Admission: Selected candidates must report to the verification center with original documents and a set of photocopies. Admission is confirmed after document verification and fee payment.

Eligibility Criteria:

For Polytechnic Engineering (PE):

• Passed or appearing in Class 10 or equivalent from a recognized board
• Minimum 35% marks required
• No age limit

For Part-Time Polytechnic Engineering (PPE):

• Passed 10th with 2 years ITI or 2 years of work experience
• 50% marks in Science and Mathematics (each)
• Minimum age: 19 years as of 01 July 2025

For Para Medical (PM – Intermediate Level):

• Passed or appearing in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
• For Diploma in Pharmacy: Passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology & English
• For GNM: Passed 12th with PCB, minimum 40% marks (General), 35% (Reserved)
• Age Limit: 17 to 32 years (GNM upper age limit: 35 years) as on 31 December 2023

For Para Medical (PMM – Matric Level):

• Passed or appearing in Class 10 with core subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
• Age Limit: 15 to 30 years as on 31 December 2023

General Eligibility Conditions:

• Must be a citizen of India
• Domicile of Bihar or eligible through parents serving in Bihar (Govt./Central Govt.)
• Medical fitness is mandatory

Application Fee:

• General / BC / EBC Category: ₹950
• SC / ST / PwD Category: ₹630

Exam Pattern:

• Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 90
• Total Marks: 450
• Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: No

Subject-wise Distribution:

For Polytechnic Engineering (PE):

• Physics: 30 Questions – 150 Marks
• Chemistry: 30 Questions – 150 Marks
• Mathematics: 30 Questions – 150 Marks

For PMM (Matric Level):

• Physics: 20 Questions – 100 Marks
• Chemistry: 20 Questions – 100 Marks
• Mathematics: 10 Questions – 50 Marks
• Hindi: 10 Questions – 50 Marks
• English: 10 Questions – 50 Marks
• General Knowledge: 10 Questions – 50 Marks

For PM (Intermediate Level):

• Science (PCB): 25 Questions – 125 Marks
• Quantitative Aptitude: 15 Questions – 75 Marks
• Hindi: 15 Questions – 75 Marks
• English: 15 Questions – 75 Marks
• General Knowledge: 20 Questions – 100 Marks

Syllabus Overview:

For PE/PPE Courses (Class 10 Level):

• Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Probability, Series, Matrices, Logarithm, Complex Numbers
• Physics: Laws of Motion, Gravity, Friction, SHM, Optics, Electricity, Electrostatics, Units & Measurements
• Chemistry: Periodic Table, States of Matter, Structure of Atom, Thermodynamics, Bonding, Solutions

For PM / PMM Courses:

• Biology: Cell, Human Physiology, Ecology, Genetics
• English: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Grammar, Comprehension
• General Knowledge: Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economics
• Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic and Reasoning topics (for PM)

Counselling Process:

1. Registration: Required after result declaration
2. Choice Filling & Locking: Fill and lock college/course preferences within the deadline
3. Seat Allotment: Based on DCECE rank, preferences, and seat availability
4. Provisional Allotment Letter: Download and check
5. Final Allotment: Released after addressing objections
6. Document Verification: At allotted reporting centers
7. Admission Fee Payment: Required to confirm seat

Documents Required:

• Part A & B of Application Form (Printed Copy)
• Admit Card & Rank Card of DCECE 2025
• Provisional & Final Seat Allotment Letters (3 copies)
• 6 Passport-size Photographs
• 10th and 12th Marksheets & Admit Cards
• Aadhaar Card
• Domicile Certificate of Bihar
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate (for EWS)
• Character Certificate
• Medical Fitness Certificate (if required)

Official Website:
https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

Useful Links

• Online Willingness-cum-Choice Filling / Registration (PE) – Link activates on 08 August 2025

• Download Mop-up Counselling Schedule (PE)

• Download Seat Matrix Mop-up Counselling Schedule (PE) – Link activates soon

• Download 1st Round Allotment Result (PM)

• Download 1st Round Allotment Result (PMM)

• Download 1st Round Opening/ Closing Rank (PMM)

• Download 1st & 2nd Round Opening/ Closing Rank (PE)

• Download 2nd Round Allotment PE Result

• Online Counselling / Choice Filling (PM)

• Online Counselling / Choice Filling (PMM)

• Download 1st Round Final Allotment Result (PE)

• Download 1st Round Opening & Closing Rank (PE)

• Download Seat Matrix (PM/PMM)

• Download Check Slip & Biometric Form

• Download 1st Round Allotment Result (PE)

• Online Counselling / Choice Filling (PE)

• Check Counselling Schedule (PDF)

• Download Result DCECE (PE)

• Download Result DCECE (PM)

• Download Result DCECE (PMM)

• Download Admit Card

• Apply Online at BCECEB Portal

• Check Date Extend Notice-2

• Check Date Extend Notice

• Download Prospectus

• Check Official Notification

• Visit BCECEB Official Website