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Bihar DCECE
Bihar Diploma Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE)
DCECE — Bihar Polytechnic + Paramedical + Para Dental entrance. 90 MCQs in 2.25 hours.
Updated 28 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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KinematicsA stone is dropped from the top of a tower. It covers 40 m in the last 2 seconds of its fall. The height of the tower is (g = 10 m/s²):
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What can I get from Bihar DCECE?
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Top 1% — State toppers
92–100% · Rank 1 – 800
- •Government Polytechnic Patna — Computer Science (rank 1-500 typically)
- •Any branch at any government polytechnic in Bihar (guaranteed first preference)
- •Government Women's Polytechnic Patna — CSE (top 50 ranks)
- •Excellent positioning for BCECE lateral entry after diploma (direct 2nd year B.Tech)
- •Merit scholarships and fee waivers at top institutions
- •Strong candidate for state-level recognition and awards
Top 3000 — Best colleges
85–92% · Rank 800 – 2,500
- •Government Polytechnic Patna — CSE first choice (cut-off typically rank ~2000 General)
- •Government Women's Polytechnic Patna — any branch, first preference
- •Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology — Computer Science (top ranks)
- •Government Polytechnic Bhagalpur — CSE/IT (General category, first round)
- •Guaranteed admission to preferred branch at top government polytechnics
- •Strong foundation for lateral entry to engineering colleges
Premium government seats
75–85% · Rank 2,500 – 7,000
- •Government Polytechnic Patna — Computer Science Engineering (first round General)
- •Government Women's Polytechnic Patna — CSE/IT (top preference)
- •Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology — all premium branches
- •Government Polytechnic Gaya — Computer Science/Electronics (General first round)
- •Bihar State Textbook Publishing Corporation Polytechnic — CSE
- •Choice of location and branch in most government polytechnics
Top district colleges
65–75% · Rank 7,000 – 15,000
- •Government Polytechnic Patna — Computer Science/Electronics (General category)
- •Government Polytechnic Muzaffarpur — CSE/IT branches
- •Government Women's Polytechnic Patna — all branches (General category)
- •Darbhanga College of Engineering — Diploma programmes
- •Government Polytechnic Bhagalpur — CSE/Electronics/Electrical
- •Strong chance at preferred branch in home district
Mid-tier government seats
50–65% · Rank 15,000 – 40,000
- •Government Polytechnic Patna — Computer Science/IT (OBC/EWS categories)
- •Government Polytechnic Gaya — Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- •Government Polytechnic Bhagalpur — Mechanical/Civil branches
- •Government Women's Polytechnic Patna — Electronics (General category possible)
- •Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology — preferred branches
- •Better choice among district polytechnics
Government college possible
35–50% · Rank 40,000 – 80,000
- •Government Polytechnic Patna — Civil Engineering (last round admissions)
- •Government Polytechnic Muzaffarpur — Mechanical/Electrical (SC/ST/BC categories)
- •Government Women's Polytechnic Patna — Computer Science (EWS/BC quota)
- •District-level government polytechnics in tier-2/3 towns
- •Multiple private polytechnics with scholarship options
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Rank 80,000+
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News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board issued notice for MOP-UP counselling of DCECE PE-2026 on August 1, 2026, providing another opportunity for polytechnic engineering seat allotment.
BCECEB activated the choice filling portal for Para Medical courses on July 28, 2026, allowing qualified candidates to select their preferred colleges and courses for counselling rounds.
BCECE Board announced the DCECE 2026 result for PE, PM and PMM courses on June 11, 2026, with rank cards available for download at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
The Polytechnic Engineering exam was held on May 23 and Para Medical exams on May 24, 2026, in offline OMR mode across various examination centers in Bihar.
Important dates
📍PM/PMM (Para Medical) exam
passedSun, 24 May, 2026
PM exam 11 AM-1:15 PM, PMM exam 2 PM-4:15 PM
Result declared
passedThu, 11 Jun, 2026
Rank cards released for PE, PM and PMM courses
Counselling and seat allotment (ongoing)
passedTue, 28 Jul, 2026
Multiple counselling rounds including choice filling, document verification and MOP-UP rounds
Syllabus
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Physics
Units, Dimensions and Measurement
SI units, dimensional analysis, error analysis, significant figures.
Kinematics
Distance, displacement, velocity, acceleration, equations of motion, projectile motion.
Laws of Motion
Newton's three laws, momentum, friction, conservation of momentum.
Work, Energy and Power
Work-energy theorem, conservation of energy, power, collisions.
Gravitation
Universal law of gravitation, escape velocity, Kepler's laws (basic).
Heat and Thermodynamics
Specific heat, latent heat, laws of thermodynamics, gas laws.
Oscillations and Waves
SHM, wave motion, sound waves, Doppler effect (introductory).
Ray and Wave Optics
Reflection, refraction, lenses, prisms, optical instruments, interference, diffraction basics.
Electrostatics
Coulomb's law, electric field, potential, capacitors.
Current Electricity
Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, heating effect.
Magnetism and Magnetic Effects of Current
Magnetic field, Biot-Savart law, force on conductor, EMI.
Modern Physics
Photoelectric effect, atomic models, nuclear physics basics, semiconductors.
Chemistry
Atomic Structure
Atomic models, quantum numbers, electronic configuration, isotopes.
Periodic Table and Periodicity
Modern periodic law, trends — atomic radius, IE, EA, electronegativity.
Chemical Bonding
Ionic, covalent, coordinate, hydrogen bonds, VSEPR, hybridisation.
States of Matter
Gas laws, ideal gas equation, kinetic theory, liquid and solid states.
Acids, Bases and Salts
pH, indicators, neutralisation, common salts.
Redox Reactions
Oxidation numbers, balancing redox equations.
General Principles of Metallurgy
Concentration, reduction, refining of metals.
Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, electron displacement effects.
Hydrocarbons
Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons.
Environmental Chemistry
Pollution, greenhouse effect, ozone layer depletion.
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Soaps, detergents, drugs, food preservatives.
Mathematics
Algebra
Polynomials, linear and quadratic equations, progressions.
Set Theory and Functions
Set operations, types of functions, domain and range.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios, identities, equations, applications.
Coordinate Geometry
Straight lines, circles, conic sections (basic).
Geometry
Triangles, similarity, congruence, circles, theorems.
Mensuration
Areas and volumes — cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere, frustum.
Statistics
Mean, median, mode, standard deviation.
Probability
Classical probability, conditional probability basics.
Differentiation and Integration (Basic)
Derivatives, integrals — for PM stream Class 12 candidates.
Biology
Cell Biology
Cell theory, prokaryotes vs eukaryotes, organelles, cell division.
Tissues
Plant and animal tissues, structure and function.
Diversity of Living Organisms
Five-kingdom classification, plant and animal kingdoms.
Plant Physiology
Photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, plant hormones.
Human Physiology
Digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, nervous and endocrine systems.
Reproduction
Asexual and sexual reproduction, human reproductive system.
Genetics and Heredity
Mendel's laws, sex determination, mutation, DNA basics.
Evolution
Theories, evidence, Darwinism, human evolution.
Ecology and Environment
Ecosystems, food chains, biogeochemical cycles, biodiversity.
Health and Disease
Communicable and non-communicable diseases, immunity, vaccines.
General Knowledge
Current Affairs
National and international events, sports, awards, books.
History
Indian history — ancient, medieval, modern; freedom movement.
Geography
Indian and world geography, physical and political features.
Indian Polity
Constitution, parliament, judiciary, fundamental rights.
Indian Economy
Basic concepts, planning, banking, fiscal and monetary policy.
General Science
Everyday physics, chemistry and biology, scientific instruments and discoveries.