Organization: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Post Exam Name: Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination (Lateral Entry) – DECE (LE) 2025
Total Seats: Admission to 2nd Year Diploma/Polytechnic Programs (Engineering, Para-Medical, Pharmacy, and Agriculture)
Official Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
Purpose of Exam
The DECE (LE) 2025 exam facilitates lateral entry admissions into the second year of Polytechnic Diploma programs in Engineering, Para-Medical, Pharmacy, and Agriculture streams in recognized institutions across Bihar.
It is primarily for students who have completed 10+2 with Vocational/Technical subjects or 10th with a 2-year ITI and wish to join directly in the second year.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 20 March 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 04 May 2025 (Extended from 15 April 2025)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 05 May 2025
- Application Form Edit Window: 07 – 08 May 2025 (Extended from 18 – 19 April 2025)
- Admit Card Release: 06 June 2025 (Originally 01 June 2025)
- Entrance Exam Date: 15 June 2025 (2:30 PM – 4:45 PM)
- Result / Rank Card: 02 – 03 July 2025 (Updated from 01 July 2025)
- Counselling / Choice Filling: Starts 3rd Week of July 2025 (Tentative)
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification (Any One):
- Passed 10+2 (Science Stream) with Physics & Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology
- Passed 10+2 (Vocational/Technical) from Bihar Board
- Passed 10th + 2-year ITI in a relevant trade
- Age Limit: No upper age limit
- Domicile: Candidate must be a permanent resident of Bihar, or parent employed under Bihar/ Central Govt. in Bihar
Application Process
- Mode: Online
- Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
Steps to Apply Online:
- Registration: Sign up using valid mobile number & email ID
- Fill Application Form: Enter personal, educational & communication details
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned photo & signature
- Enter Qualification: Provide academic & vocational/technical details
- Preview & Submit: Verify all details before final submission
- Fee Payment: Pay using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
- Download Confirmation: Save and print Part A & Part B for future use
Application Fee
- ₹2200/- for all categories (General, BC, EBC, SC, ST, PH)
- Mode of Payment: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based Objective)
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Total Questions: 150 (50 per subject)
- Total Marks: 600 (4 marks per question)
- Negative Marking: -1 mark per wrong answer
- Duration: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Syllabus Overview (10+2 Level):
- Physics: Kinematics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Nuclear Physics, Magnetism
- Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Electrochemistry, Polymers
- Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Matrices, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry
Counselling & Admission Process
BCECEB conducts online counselling in multiple rounds:
- Online Registration for Counselling
- Choice Filling and Locking
- Seat Allotment: Based on merit, rank, and filled choices
- Allotment Letter Download
- Document Verification at Allotted Institute
- Admission Confirmation & Fee Payment
Rounds Conducted:
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Stray Vacancy Round (if applicable)
How to Check & Download DECE (LE) 2025 2nd Round Allotment Result
- Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Open DECE [LE]-2025 portal or locate Second Round Seat Allotment Result link
- Click on the 2nd Round Seat Allotment link
- Log in using your Registration Number / Roll Number (if required)
- The allotment PDF will open – download and save it
- Print the PDF for future reference
Documents Required for Counselling
- DECE (LE) 2025 Admit Card and Rank Card
- Class 10 & 12 / ITI Marksheets and Certificates
- Domicile / Residential Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / Driving License / Voter ID)
- Passport-size Photographs
- Seat Allotment Letter
Useful Links
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Download 2nd Round Allotment Result
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Download 1st Round Allotment Result
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Online Counselling / Choice Filling
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Download Seat Matrix
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Download Counselling Schedule
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Check Rank Card
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Check Re‑Schedule Exam Date Notice
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Apply Online
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Download Prospectus
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Check Official Notification
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Visit BCECEB Official Website