DECE (LE) 2027, the Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination (Lateral Entry), is the BCECEB test for direct admission to the second year of engineering diploma courses in Bihar polytechnics. It is open to Class 12 Science and 10th + ITI pass students. The 2027 form is expected in March 2027 and the exam in May 2027.
Bihar DECE LE 2027
This page covers DECE (LE) 2027 dates, the application form and fee, eligibility, branch-wise subject rules, the exam pattern, seats and official notices.
| Full name | Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination [Lateral Entry], DECE (LE), Bihar |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), Patna |
| Exam level | State level (Bihar) |
| Courses / Purpose | Lateral entry to the 2nd year of engineering diploma courses in Bihar polytechnics |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 (2026 exam: 17 May 2026) |
| Application | Expected March 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 2,200 for all categories, plus bank processing charge (2026) |
| Eligibility | Class 12 Science (or vocational/technical) or Class 10 + 2-year ITI; Bihar residence condition; no age limit |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper (OMR); questions in English and Hindi |
| Official website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
DECE LE 2027 Important Dates
BCECEB has not announced the DECE (LE) 2027 dates yet. In 2026 the form opened on 20 March and the exam was held on 17 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 |
| DECE | May 2027 Expected |
| Rank card | June 2027 Expected |
| Online counselling | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for DECE LE 2027
You apply online through the “Online Portal of DECE (LE)” link on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in once the 2027 advertisement is out, expected in March 2027. There is no offline form. In 2026 the form was open from 20 March to 27 April 2026 after an extension.
Apply Online for DECE LE 2027
Applications for DECE LE 2027 are expected in March 2027.
- Open bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, go to the DECE [LE] section and click the “Online Portal of DECE (LE)” link, then “New Registration”.
- Register with your own (or a parent’s) mobile number and email ID. Both are verified by a code and cannot be changed later. Note the Registration Number you receive and keep your password safe.
- Log in and fill in the form step by step: 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 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 must bring the confirmation page to counselling.
| Category | Examination / counselling fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| General, BC, EBC, SC, ST and Divyang (all categories) | Rs 2,200 |
The bank’s processing charge is extra. Once submitted, the form cannot be withdrawn and the fee is not refunded. BCECEB opens a short editing window after the last date (29 and 30 April in 2026) to fix mistakes, and an incomplete form is rejected.
Who can apply for DECE LE 2027?
You can apply if you have already passed one of the qualifying exams below by the last date of the application. There is no minimum or maximum age limit.
- Class 12 Science with Physics and Chemistry plus Mathematics or Biology, or Class 12 Science with Mathematics.
- Class 12 Science (vocational or technical subjects).
- Class 10 plus a 2-year ITI course in an appropriate trade. A 1-year ITI course does not qualify.
You must also be an Indian citizen and meet one of six Bihar conditions, for example: your parent or spouse is a native of Bihar or a registered refugee in Bihar, or works for the Bihar government, or works for the central government, a central PSU or the United Nations and is posted in Bihar. Selected candidates also have to pass a medical check before admission. These are the 2026 rules; the 2027 prospectus will confirm them.
Which Class 12 subjects do you need for each DECE LE branch?
Your Class 12 subjects decide which branches you can take. The 2026 prospectus (Annexure 7) sets these mandatory subjects for common branches; where a third subject is open, it can be any of the 14 listed subjects such as Computer Science, Electronics, IT, Biology or Engineering Graphics.
| Branch | Mandatory Class 12 subjects |
|---|---|
| Civil, Mechanical, Ceramic, Chemical, Textile Engineering | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science Engineering | Physics, Mathematics + one more listed subject |
| Agriculture Engineering | Physics, Chemistry + Maths, Biology, Biotechnology or Agriculture (or Agriculture stream) |
| Printing Engineering | Physics, Chemistry + one more listed subject |
| Leather Technology | Chemistry + two more listed subjects |
Students joining from a Biology or other background may get bridge courses in subjects such as Mathematics, Physics and Engineering Drawing, as the prospectus notes.
What is the DECE LE 2027 exam pattern?
DECE (LE) is a pen-and-paper exam with multiple-choice questions, and you mark answers on an OMR sheet. Questions are printed in English and Hindi. The 2026 prospectus does not state the number of questions, marks or duration, so check the 2027 prospectus when it is out.
| Feature | Details (2026 prospectus) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, OMR answer sheet |
| Question type | Multiple choice, four options (A, B, C, D) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Merit | Total marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Tie-break | Mathematics marks, then date of birth |
BCECEB does not allow re-evaluation or re-totalling of answer sheets. The units for each subject are on the DECE LE 2027 syllabus page.
How many seats are filled through DECE LE?
Lateral entry seats in government polytechnics are 10% of each branch’s approved intake, plus seats left vacant in the first year of the previous session. Private polytechnics offer 10% of their intake as lateral entry seats.
In 2026 the seats were split UR 40%, EBC 18%, SC 16%, BC 12%, EWS 10%, reserved category women (RCG) 3% and ST 1%, with a 5% Divyang (DQ) quota across categories.
DECE LE 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFDECE (LE) 2026 Prospectus (latest) (18 March 2026)Official site · bceceboard.bihar.gov.inOpen
- LINKBCECEB official website (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in)Official site · bceceboard.bihar.gov.inOpen