DCECE 2027: Bihar Polytechnic Exam Date, Form, Eligibility

DCECE 2027 (Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination), known as Bihar Polytechnic, is the state entrance test BCECEB holds for admission to engineering diplomas (PE) and paramedical courses (PM and PMM) in Bihar. The 2027 form is expected in March 2027 and the exam in May 2027. In 2026 it was held on 23 and 24 May.

Latest (9 September 2026): BCECEB published the PE mop-up round-2 seat allotment on 9 September 2026, the last round of DCECE 2026 counselling. The DCECE 2027 advertisement is expected in March 2027.

Bihar Polytechnic DCECE 2027

This page covers DCECE 2027 dates, the application form and fee, eligibility for each course group, the exam pattern and official notices.

DCECE 2027 overview
Full name	Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE), known as Bihar Polytechnic
Conducted by	Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), Patna
Exam level	State level (Bihar)
Courses / Purpose	Engineering diplomas (PE) and paramedical courses (PM, PMM) in Bihar
Exam date	Expected May 2027
Application	Expected March 2027, online only
Application fee	Rs 750 to 950 (General, BC, EBC); Rs 480 to 630 (SC, ST, Divyang), by groups chosen (2026)
Eligibility	PE and PMM: Class 10 pass; PM: Class 12 (subjects vary by course); Bihar residence condition
Mode	Offline, pen and paper (OMR)
Questions and marks	90 MCQs, 450 marks (5 each) per paper, 2 hours 15 minutes
Official website	bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

DCECE 2027 Important Dates

BCECEB has not announced the DCECE 2027 dates yet. In 2026 the form opened on 19 March and the exams were held on 23 and 24 May, so the 2027 months below are expected.

Event	Date
Advertisement and prospectus	March 2027 Expected
Online application	March 2027 Expected
Admit card	May 2027 Expected
DCECE exam	May 2027 Expected
Rank card	June 2027 Expected
Counselling	June 2027 Expected

How to Apply for DCECE 2027

You apply online on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in once the 2027 advertisement is out, expected in March 2027. One form lets you choose one, two or all three course groups (PE, PM and PMM), and the fee depends on how many you pick. In 2026 the form was open from 19 March to 27 April 2026 after an extension.

Expected March 2027

Apply Online for DCECE 2027

Applications for DCECE 2027 are expected in March 2027.

Link not live yetOfficial website

Open bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, click the “Online Portal of DCECE (PE/PMM/PM)” link and then “New Registration”.
Register with your own mobile number and email ID. Both are verified by a code and cannot be changed later. Note your Registration Number and keep your password safe.
Log in, click “Apply for Course Group” and select every group you are eligible for and want to take.
Fill in your personal information, contact details and educational information.
Upload a recent colour passport-size photo taken holding a placard with your name and the date, your signature in Hindi and in English, and a live photo.
Check the preview, accept the declaration and click “Final Submit & Proceed to Payment”.
Pay the fee online by credit card, debit card, UPI or net banking. Then download and print the confirmation page and fee receipt, because you need the confirmation page at counselling.

Course groups chosen	General, BC, EBC	SC, ST, Divyang (DQ)
One group	Rs 750	Rs 480
Two groups	Rs 850	Rs 530
All three groups	Rs 950	Rs 630

These are the 2026 fees. Once submitted, a form cannot be withdrawn and the fee is not refunded. BCECEB opens a short editing window after the last date (28 and 29 April in 2026) to fix mistakes in the form.

Who can apply for DCECE 2027?

Eligibility depends on the course group you choose. You must be an Indian citizen and meet at least one Bihar residence condition: for example, your parents are permanent residents of Bihar, or a parent works for the Bihar government, or for the central government or a central PSU and is posted in Bihar.

Group	Courses	Qualification	Age on 31 December
PE	3-year diploma in engineering at government and private polytechnics	Class 10 pass (Bihar Board or equivalent)	No minimum or maximum age
PMM	Dresser course	Class 10 pass with Science and English	15 to 30 years
PM	D.Pharm, GNM and ANM (women only), lab technician, X-ray technician, OT assistant, ophthalmic assistant, sanitary inspector, orthotic and prosthetic assistant, dental mechanics, dental hygienist	Class 12 (details below)	17 to 32 years; up to 35 for GNM and ANM

D.Pharm: Class 12 science with Physics, Chemistry and English, plus Mathematics or Biology.
GNM (women only): Class 12 science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and at least 40% marks (5% relaxation for SC and ST). Class 12 vocational nursing with 40%, or ANM pass with Class 12 at 40%, also qualifies.
ANM (women only): Class 12 with at least 40% marks and English as a subject.
Other PM courses: Class 12 science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

Students in their Class 10 or Class 12 exam year can apply, but must pass in time: before the first counselling round for PE, and before the merit list for PM and PMM. The two government women’s polytechnics, in Patna and Muzaffarpur, admit only women. These are the 2026 rules; the 2027 prospectus will confirm them.

What is the DCECE 2027 exam pattern?

Each course group has its own pen-and-paper test of 90 objective questions for 450 marks (5 marks each), lasting 2 hours 15 minutes. Questions are in English and Hindi, and you mark answers on an OMR sheet. The 2026 prospectus does not mention negative marking.

Paper	Subjects (questions)	Level
PE (Polytechnic Engineering)	Physics 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30	Class 10
PMM (Paramedical, Matric level)	Physics 20, Chemistry 20, Mathematics 10, Biology 10, Hindi 10, English 10, General Knowledge 10	Class 10
PM (Paramedical, Intermediate level)	General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) 25, Arithmetic 15, Hindi 15, English 15, General Knowledge 20	Science and arithmetic at Class 10; Hindi, English and GK at Class 12

If you apply for more than one group, you sit a separate paper for each. In 2026 the PE paper was on 23 May and the PM and PMM papers on 24 May. Topics to revise are on the DCECE 2027 syllabus page.

DCECE 2027 Official Notices and Downloads

Bihar Polytechnic DCECE 2027 FAQs

Is Bihar Polytechnic the same exam as DCECE?

Yes. “Bihar Polytechnic” is the common name for DCECE, the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination. The PE paper is the polytechnic engineering entrance, while the PM and PMM papers of the same exam are for paramedical courses.

Does DCECE give admission to private polytechnics?

Yes. DCECE (PE) counselling fills seats in both government and private polytechnics in Bihar. For PM courses, 50% of the GNM and ANM seats in private institutes are also filled through DCECE.

How many seats are there in Bihar government polytechnics?

The 2026 prospectus listed 15,630 seats in government polytechnics and 720 in the two government women’s polytechnics, subject to AICTE approval. Private polytechnic seats are listed separately in the prospectus.

Can I take more than one DCECE paper?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility for each group. Choose the groups in one application and pay the matching fee (Rs 750, 850 or 950 for General, BC and EBC). You then sit a separate paper for each group.

How is DCECE different from DECE (LE)?

DCECE is for admission to the first year of diploma courses after Class 10 or Class 12. DECE (LE) is a separate BCECEB test for lateral entry into the second year of polytechnic diploma courses, with its own form and dates.

Bihar Polytechnic DCECE 2027: Exam Date, Form, Eligibility, Pattern