DCECE 2024: Round 1 Revised Seat Allotment (Out), Registration & Choice Filling, Seat Matrix

DCECE 2024 counselling 1st round revised seat allotment result has been announced on Sep 03, 2024, on the official website. Candidates must complete the admission process and documentation by Sep 04, 2024.

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board administers the DCECE, commonly known as the Bihar Polytechnic entrance exam, for admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE), Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM), and Para Medical (Intermediate Level - PM). The exam is administered in offline form at the state level.

DCECE 2024 Counselling

DCECE 2024 counselling round 2 seat allotment result was announced on Aug 14, 2024, @bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Along with the seat allotment result, the opening and closing combined ranks for rounds 1 and 2 have also been released. The document verification is being conducted from Aug 16 - Aug 19, 2024.

The details regarding the further rounds of DCECE 2024 counselling will be announced on the official website. Candidates can also check here for the latest updates.

Seat Allotment

Based on the marks secured, the seat allotment is being conducted online. Those candidates who have been allotted seats must report to the reporting centre on the scheduled date.

The candidates must download the seat allotment letter to produce during the time of reporting physically to the college. If the person fails to show up for the DCECE 2024 counselling process and does not abide by the polytechnic exam 2024 timetable, the conducting authority reserves the right to cancel the admission. 

Payment

Candidates are supposed to pay an amount of INR 1000 through a Demand Draft that must be drawn in favour of the principle of the concerned institution.

Document Verification

Candidates are supposed to bring the listed documents for the authorities to verify if they will be original and true.

• Copy of downloaded Part-A & Part-B of Application Form
• Admit Card in Original
• Rank Card
• Copy of Allotment Letter (3 copies)
• Passport-sized photograph (6 copies)
• 10^th Board Certificate/ Matric/ equivalent Certificate and Admit Card as proof of age and identity.
• Aadhar Card for ID Proof.
• School Leaving Certificate
• Residential Proof by Natives of Bihar
• Caste Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Refugee Certificate (if applicable)

 

DCECE 2024 Exam Dates

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has announced the schedule for DCECE 2024. The DCECE 2024 exam was held from Jun 22 - Jun 23, 2024.

The table below provides information about the important events associated with DCECE 2024:

Events	Dates
Provisional Seat Allotment Result for PM/ PMM- Round 2	Aug 14, 2024
Document Verification and Admission - Round 2	Aug 14 - Aug 19, 2024
Upcoming Events
Commencement of Classes	Sep 2024
Past Events
Document Verification and Admission - Round 1	Aug 6 - Aug 9, 2024
DCECE 2024 Application Form Release Date	Apr 12, 2024
Last Date to Submit DCECE 2024 Application Form	May 21, 2024 (Extended)
Last Date of Payment of DCECE 2024 Application Fee Through Challan	May 22, 2024
Last Date of Payment of DCECE 2024 Application Form Through Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card	May 22, 2024
Bihar DCECE Application Form Correction Window	May 24 - 26, 2024
DCECE 2024 Admit Card	Jun 13, 2024 (Out)
DCECE 2024 Exam Date for PE	Jun 22, 2024
DCECE 2024 Exam Date for PM and PMM	Jun 23, 2024
Declaration of Results	Jul 2024
Counselling for PM/ PMM - Registration Starts	Jul 24, 2024
Counselling for PM/ PMM - Registration Ends	Jul 30, 2024
Seat Allotment Result for PM/ PMM- Round 1	Aug 5, 2024

Note: It is up to the authority to decide on the dates of the exam and the other schedule of the admission process. The committee will not entertain requests from the candidate's side. They also reserve the right to change DCECE 2024 exam dates in case of emergencies or whenever it is required.

About DCECE

Bihar Polytechnic DCECE is a state-level entrance examination for admission into various Polytechnic courses in Bihar. This state-level entrance examination will be held for candidates to get admission into undergraduate Pharmacy, Health Science, Agriculture, and DCECE Paramedical courses in Bihar. DCECE exam will be conducted and organized by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has all authority to DCECE 2024 entrance exam. Candidates can take up the exam and achieve the minimum qualifying marks to secure a seat in any of the reputed institutions of Bihar.

DCECE 2024 Exam Highlights

Exam Name	DCECE
Full Form	Diploma-Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination
Conducting Body	Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Language	English and Hindi
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Duration	2 Hours 15 Minutes
Helpdesk	0612- 2220230/0612-2225387
Official Website	bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

 

DCECE 2024 Eligibility

DCECE board has a set of eligibility criteria for the candidates to fulfil to appear for the DCECE 2024 examination. The eligibility criteria has been laid down by the organizing body, BCECEB, and the candidates have to make sure that they clear the required criteria before applying. Detailed information on DCECE 2024 eligibility is given below.

DCECE 2024 Domicile Criteria

A candidate can register for DCECE 2024 exam only if,

• The parent is a permanent resident of Bihar.
• The parent enjoys refugee status in the state.
• The parent is employed with the Bihar government.
• The parent is employed with the central government in Bihar.
• The parent works with the UN and is currently posted in the state.

DCECE 2024 Eligibility for PE

• Academic Qualification: Candidates should have passed class X conducted by the Bihar Board or an equivalent. Candidates should have secured at least 35% marks. Candidates who are appearing for the final exams of class X are also eligible to apply.
• Age Limit: There is no particular age limit for the candidates to be eligible for DCECE 2024.

DCECE 2024 Eligibility for PEE

• Academic Qualification: Candidates must have cleared the class X exam or an equivalent and also hold a two-year ITI certificate.
• Age Limit: Candidates have to be 18 years of age as of Jul 1, 2024.

DCECE 2024 Eligibility for PMD

• Academic Qualification: Candidates should have passed class X or an equivalent exam with Science and English as compulsory subjects.
• Age Limit: The candidate should be between 15 and 30 years of age.

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DCECE 2024 Application Form

DCECE 2024 application form was released on the official website on Apr 12, 2024, and the last date to apply for the exam has been extended to May 21, 2024. According to the revised dates, the last date to pay the application fee was May 22, 2024. Once the registration process is complete, the DCECE application form 2024 correction window was open from May 24 - 26, 2024.

Candidates must apply before the last date of the DCECE 2024 application process. They are also required to submit an application fee. Candidates can edit their application form during the DCECE application form correction window.

Once the candidates register for DCECE 2024, they will receive an email notification that will have the login credentials. Candidates are advised to go through the instructions before filling up the Bihar Polytechnic form 2024.

DCECE 2024 Application Fee

Candidates can pay DCECE 2024 application fee either online or offline.

Online Payment: In case the candidates want to pay the application fee online, they can use one of the options, such as, net banking or credit card or debit card and pay the fee (additional transaction fee may be charged by the bank).

Offline Payment: In case the candidates want to pay using the offline mode, they will be required to drop a State Bank Challan for the required amount at the nearest State Bank branch. Candidates will be required to pay the application fee within 7 days from filling in the application form and submitting it.

The status of the payment will be reflected in the applicant's login, for which the candidates must use the login credentials to check. There will not be any relaxation concerning the application fee. All the candidates irrespective of the categories they belong should pay the application fee.

Note: Candidates must save the payment receipt that will be displayed on the screen and the payment receipt given by the bank for future reference.

DCECE Application Fee

Courses Applied	General	SC / ST/ PWD
1 Course	INR 750	INR 480
2 Courses	INR 850	INR 530
3 Courses	INR 950	INR 630
4 Courses	INR 1150	INR 730

The detailed information and steps to pay the fees for DCECE 2024 exam are given below.

Payment of DCECE 2024 Application Fee

After filling in the necessary information and uploading the documents, candidates can pay the application fee online as well as offline. For online payment, candidates can use net banking, or credit card, or debit card.

For offline payment, candidates are supposed to take a printout of the State Bank's challan and submit the required amount of fee to the nearest branch of the State Bank of India. The candidate must deposit the money within 7 days of filling up the application form. Candidates can check their payment status in the applicant's login menu using their login credentials.

Documents Required for DCECE 2024 Application

Candidates will be requested to upload a couple of documents while filling in the application form. Candidates cannot submit the application form without uploading the document. The conducting authority has set some parameters to upload the documents.

• Candidate's Photograph: The size of the photograph should be less than 100 KB, and if the photograph is more than the file size it will not be uploaded. The dimension of the photograph is 35mm X 45mm. The format of the file should be JPEG.
• Candidate's Signature: The dimensions of the signature should be 45mm X 35 mm. The size of the signature should be less than 100 KB. The format of the file should be JPEG. The signature will not be uploaded if they are not in the specified details.

DCECE 2024 Application Process

DCECE 2024 application process involves candidates checking the information and accordingly applying for the same. They must go through the given instructions prior to applying for DCECE 2024 exam, in order to make sure that they are aware of the requirements since there are minimal chances of rectifying the errors later.

It is also very important for the candidates to make sure that they clear DCECE 2024 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Canddiates are required to look into the below-mentioned aspects during the application process.

Registration for Bihar Polytechnic Exam

• Step 1: Visit the official website of DCECE 2024.
• Step 2: Check for 'Click Here to Apply' and click on it.
• Step 3: Fill in the basic information such as name, date of birth, contact number, registered email address.

Application Form

• Information such as candidate's name, parents' name, nationality, date of birth, course applied for, gender, qualifying examination, residential address, permanent address, registered phone number, etc., should be entered in DCECE 2024 application form.
• It is important to note that the email address and the phone number should be valid. It must belong to the candidate since most of the communication happens through the registered contact information.

Documents Upload

• Candidates will be required to upload their photograph and signature in DCECE 2024 application form.
• The photograph should be a recent one and clear.
• Candidates are not supposed to wear sunglasses, caps, or any other accessories that covered up the face.
• The photograph and signature should be in the specified format, dimension, and file size.

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DCECE 2024 Admit Card

DCECE 2024 admit card was released on Jun 13, 2024, by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board on their official website. The candidates must carry the admit card with them during the examination. Failing to do so candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination hall.

The detailed information for downloading DCECE 2024 admit card is given below for the candidates to make a note.

Steps to Download DCECE 2024 Admit Card

The following are the steps involved in downloading DCECE 2024 admit card.

• Step 1: Go to the official website.
• Step 2: Click on the link that says 'Admit Card'.
• Step 3: Provide the login credentials to log into the account. The login credentials will be provided to the candidate when the registration is complete.
• Step 4: Register number and date of birth will be the login credentials.
• Step 5: View DCECE 2024 admit card. Download and take a few printouts and keep them till the admission process is complete.

DCECE 2024 Exam Centres

Candidates must choose DCECE 2024 exam centres according to their convenience during the registration process. The exam will take place in around 40 districts of Bihar.

DCECE Exam Centres 2024

BCECE Exam Centre	Centre Code	BCECE Exam Centre	Centre Code
Patna	1	Darbhanga	21
Bhojpur	2	Samastipur	22
Buxar	3	Madhubani	23
Rohtas	4	Saharsa	24
Bhabua	5	Madhepura	25
Nalanda	6	Supaul	26
Gaya	7	Purnia	27
Nawada	8	Katihar	28
Aurangabad	9	Kishanganj	29
Arwal	10	Araria	30
Jahanabad	11	Bhagalpur	31
Saran	12	Banka	32
Siwan	13	Munger	33
Gopalganj	14	Begusarai	34
Vaishali	15	Khagria	35
Muzzafarpur	16	Jamui	36
Sitamarhi	17	Lakhisarai	37
Sheohar	18	Shekhpur	38
East Champaran	19	Jharkhand	98
West Champaran	20	Other cities outside Bihar	99

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DCECE 2024 Exam Pattern

DCECE 2024 exam pattern is set by the BCECE. Candidates are required to go through the exam pattern, prior to starting the preparation for the exam. Knowing the exam pattern helps the candidates to understand the types and the distribution of questions throughout the exam. This way candidates can plan and prepare accordingly, and eventually score high marks in DCECE 2024 exam.

DCECE 2024 Exam Pattern for DCECE PE and PPE

• The duration of the DCECE 2024 exam is 2 hours and 15 minutes (145 minutes).
• There will be a total of 90 questions
• There will be a total of three sections.
• Each section has will have 30 questions.
• The candidate will be awarded 5 marks for every correct answer.
• The total marks will be 450.
• The question paper will be set in English and Hindi.
• Candidates will be given OMR sheets to mark the answers for the questions provided.

Bihar DCECE 2024 Exam Pattern

Sections	Number of Questions	Marks
Physics	30	150
Chemistry	30	150
Mathematics	30	150

DCECE 2024 Exam Pattern for DCECE PM

• The question paper has 90 objective-type questions, and each question carried five marks which amounted to a total of 450 marks.
• Candidates will be given 145 minutes to complete the exam.
• Candidates will be given OMR sheets to mark the answers to the questions provided.
• The question paper will be set in English and Hindi.

DCECE 2024 Exam Pattern - PM

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Science (Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology)	25	125
Hindi	15	75
General Knowledge	20	100
Arithmetic	15	75
English	15	75

DCECE 2024 Exam Pattern for DCECE PMD

• The question paper will be available in English and Hindi.
• The duration of the exam will be 2 hours and 15 minutes.
• OMR sheets will be provided for the candidates to answer the questions.
• There will be a total of 90 questions.
• The Polytechnic entrance exam model paper in Hindi and English will be available on the official website of DCECE 2024.

DCECE 2024 Exam Pattern - PMD

Subject	Questions	Marks
Hindi	10	50
General Knowledge	10	50
English	10	50
Mathematics	10	50
Physics	20	100
Chemistry	20	100
Zoology	10	50

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DCECE 2024 Syllabus

DCECE 2024 syllabus has been set by the organizing body. Candidates must go through the syllabus carefully prior to preparing for the exam, in order to be very familiar with the topics and their distribution throughout the different subjects. DCECE exam consists of 5 subjects, which are given below.

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Maths
• Biology
• Agriculture

Candidates should prepare for Bihar DCECE 2024 according to the prescribed syllabus and exam pattern. The students must be familiar and well-practiced as per the given Bihar DCECE 2024 syllabus.

DCECE 2024 Syllabus

Subject	Syllabus
Physics	Units and Dimensions Scales & Measurements Scalars & Vectors Circular Motion Simple Harmonic Motion Gravitation Rotational Motion and Moment of Inertia Fluids Heat Optics Electrostatics Current Electricity & Magnetism Modern Physics Physical World and Measurement Electronic Devices Communication Systems Oscillations and Waves
Mathematics	Algebra Sequence & Series Principle of Mathematical Induction Permutation and Combination Binomial Theorem Determinants and Their Properties Matrix Algebra Complex Number Complex Number Trigonometry Trigonometric Ratios of Compound Angle up to Conditional Trigonometric Identities Properties of Triangle Logarithm The solution of Triangles & General Value Inverse Circular Function Coordinate Geometry Two Dimensional: Up to Equation of Circles Three Dimensional: Up to Straight Line
Chemistry	Solid State Solutions Electrochemistry Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Structure of Atom Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure States of Matter: Gases and Liquids Thermodynamics Equilibrium Redox Reactions Hydrogen General Introduction of P-Block Element Organic Chemistry Hydrocarbons Environmental Chemistry Chemical Kinetics Surface Chemistry P-Block Elements D-and F-Block Elements Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers Organic compounds containing Nitrogen Biomolecules Polymers Chemistry in Everyday Life

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DCECE 2024 Reference Books

DCECE 2024 reference books that cover the topics for different subjects are tabulated below. Students can refer to these books at the time of preparation for the exam.

DCECE 2024 Reference Books

Subject	Book Title	Author/ Publisher
Physics	DCECE Combined Entrance Examination	Dr. Lal
	DCECE Entrance Exam Guide	Vidya Editorial Board
	DCECE Combined Entrance Examination Solved Papers (Engineering Group)	Pratiyogita Darpan
Mathematics	DCECE 18 Practice Sets (Combined Entrance Test with Solved 2014 Entrance Paper) 2015	GKP
	DCECE Sanyukt Pravesh Pariksha Solved Papers (Engineering Pathyakram)	N/A
Biology	NCERT Biology Book of Class XI and XII	-
	Trueman’s Biology Class XI and XII	-
	BCECE Explorer by MTG or BCECE	Arihant
Agriculture	B.Sc Agriculture Entrance Exam.	Dr. Lalita Gaur
	Agriculture at a Glance Revised Edition (An Enhanced Competition Explorer)	R.K.Sharma, S.K.Bhoi, N.Pandey, and S.Shinde
	B.Sc. Agriculture Entrance Exam 2019	Arihant Experts

DCECE Previous Year's Question Papers/ Model Papers

Apart from preparing from books, candidates can also prepare from DCECE previous year's model papers and question papers, which will give them the idea of the exam pattern and time management so that they can score better marks in the examination.

DCECE Entrance Exams - Model Papers

Model Papers	Publication
DCECE BCECE 2017 Combined Entrance Competitive Examination	Experts Compilation
Solved Papers (1997-2014) DCECE Bcece 2017 Sanyukat Parvesh Pariksha	Experts Compilation

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DCECE 2024 Preparation 

It will be very important for the candidates to use certain techniques and strategies for preparing for DCECE 2024 entrance exam. Strategies and techniques will be very important for the candidates to plan and prepare for the exam exceptionally well and ultimately to score high in the exam. Few tips and tricks to crack DCECE 2024 entrance exam are as follows.

Proper Study Plan

Prepare a study plan for you, and practice according to the timetable to attain the goals. Candidates must make sure that they make a good study plan that includes all the subjects. Candidates must focus on the NCERT syllabus first so that they manage to score good marks in BCECE 2024.

Knowing the Topics

Candidates should go through the topics in and out, lesson by lesson in order to study and remember the concepts well. Another important aspect of topic-wise preparation is that the candidates will be able to remember the concepts well and can also prioritize learning them based on their difficulty or importance for the exam.

Time Management

They must give an equal amount of time to all the concerned subjects that are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. They must learn how to manage time. Writing practice papers and taking up mock tests would help them to improve their time management skills. While writing the BCECE 2024 exam, start with attempting the questions which are difficult for them.

Study Material

Collection of the reference books, previous year's question papers, sample papers, and study material will be very important for preparing for the BCECE 2024 exam. They have to use proper study material that will help them prepare for all the subjects. The questions that are going to be asked for the exam will be from the syllabus so they must have a deeper knowledge of the important topics and concepts of the NCERT syllabus. After that, they have to practice the sample paper and previous year's question papers.

Attend the Known Questions

Candidates are advised to attend the questions that they are familiar with or those that they know well prior to attending the ones that are doubtful and unknown. This way they will be able to secure the minimum scores for the questions that they know with minimal time utilization. The rest of the questions can be attended in the remaining time. Candidates can achieve time efficiency with the help of this method.

Mock Tests

Candidates should practice a lot by solving many DCECE 2024 mock tests and practice papers. This way of practicing helps them to practice well and be familiar with the type of questions and the overview of the question paper. Candidates will get an insight into how the actual exam is being conducted and can practice accordingly.

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DCECE 2024 Paper Analysis

DCECE 2024 paper analysis was released for the exam conducted on Jun 22, 2024. Candidates can refer to DCECE paper analysis 2024 the understand the difficulty level of the question paper, good attempts, etc. The DCECE #eyar exam was conducted till Jun 23, 2024.

Candidates can refer to the table below for the DCECE 2024 paper analysis:

DCECE 2024 Analysis

Particulars	Analysis
DCECE 2024 Paper Analysis- Jun 22, 2024	Click Here

DCECE 2024 Answer Key

The unofficial answer keys for DCECE 2024 exam has been released. Canddiates can refer to the unofficial answer keys to estimate their scores for the exam. The official DCECE answer key 2024 will be released in two phases. The first one will be provisional, and candidates will be able to file objections against it. After due consideration of all the responses received, the conducting authorities will publish the final answer keys.

Candidates must be aware that although they may object for many questions, they may only submit them once. If the concerns are not submitted with supporting documentation, they will not be considered.

Candidates can refer to the table below for the unofficial DCECE 2024 answer key:

Particulars	Links
DCECE 2024 Answer Key- Jun 22, 2024	Click Here

DCECE 2024 Cut Off

Below are the DCECE 2024 expected cut off & qualifying marks as per the categories.

DCECE 2024 Cut Off - Expected

Candidate Category	Qualifying Marks	Cut Off Marks
General Category (GEN)	50%	600
Reserved Category (OBC, SC & ST)	40%	480
General Category – PH	45%	540
Reserved Category - PH	40%	480

DCECE 2024 Cut Off for PCB Group

Listed below is the PCB Group DCECE 2024 expected cut off rank according to the categories of the candidates.

PCB Group DECEC 2024 Cut Off Rank - Expected

Category	Rank
General	489
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	361
Scheduled Caste (SC)	352
Extremely Backward Caste (EBC)	449
Backward Caste (BC)	472
Reserved Category Girls (RCG)	464
Disabled Quota (DQ)	270

DCECE 2024 Expected Cut Off for PCM Group

Candidates can check the expected PCM group DCECE 2024 cut off rank & marks from the table below.

PCM Group DCECE 2024 Cut Off Rank and Marks - Expected

Category	Rank	Cut Off Marks
Disabled Quota (DQ)	118	14
Service Men’s Quota (SMQ)	133	26
Open Merit (GEN)	9281	111
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	194	85
Scheduled Caste (SC)	1807	71
Extremely Backward Caste (EBC)	3397	85
Backward Caste (BC)	4377	95
Reserved Category Girls (RCG)	1880	83

DCECE Previous Year's Cut Off for Engineering

Mentioned below are the DCECE previous year's engineering streams closing cut off ranks after round 2 counselling.

Engineering Streams Closing Cut Off

Branch	Closing Rank
Mechanical Engineering	478
Electrical Engineering	601
Civil Engineering	609
Electronics and Communication Engineering	1069
Computer Science Engineering	1576
Information Technology	1936
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	2434
Leather Technology	3380

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DCECE 2024 Result

DCECE 2024 result for Polytechnic and Para Medical courses has been released after the exam on the official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates can access their result using the registered login credentials such as the roll number and date of birth. DCECE 2024 result card includes details like the candidate's total score and the qualifying status.

Steps to Check DCECE 2024 Results

The steps to check DCECE 2024 results are as given below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website, click on 'DCECE 2024 Result' link.
• Step 2: Use the login credentials, such as the candidate's roll number and date of birth.
• Step 3: View the rank card on the screen and check for the marks scored in each subject.
• Step 4: Download the rank card and take a few printouts for future reference.

DCECE 2024 Merit List

The authorities will prepare a DCECE 2024 merit list along with the rank cards. The merit list will help the candidates to figure out if they are shortlisted for the counselling or not. Downloading the merit list will be simpler, as it does not involve any credentials to be provided by the candidate.

DCECE Contact Details

In case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details. 

BCECE Board Patna Office Address:
BCECE Board,
IAS Association Building,
Near Patna Airport,
Patna – 800014 (Bihar).

BCECE Board Patna Contact/ Helpline Number: 0612- 2220230 , 0612-2225387.