DCECE 2023 will be conducted by BCECEB for admission of candidates to diploma engineering courses at polytechnic institutes in the state of Bihar.
DCECE 2023 registration is expected to start in May and is conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). The DCECE 2023 application form date will be notified on the official website - bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Bihar Polytechnic DCECE 2023 is conducted for the admission of candidates to diploma engineering courses at polytechnic institutes in the state of Bihar. In addition to admission to 3-year engineering diploma courses, DCECE 2023 will also be held for admission to para-medical (PM) (intermediate level), para-medical dental (PMD) (matric level), and part-time 4-year Polytechnic Engineering (PPE).
DCECE 2023 Highlights
DCECE which is also known as Bihar Polytechnic is a state-level entrance examination for admission into various government and private polytechnic colleges of Bihar. Shown below are the highlights of DCECE 2023:
| Name of the Exam | Bihar Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Languages | English, Hindi |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | INR 750 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Participating Colleges | 5 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 12 minutes |
DCECE 2023 Important Dates
DCECE is taken by candidates looking for admission to diploma courses in the state-sponsored colleges of Bihar. Find below the important dates for DCECE 2023:
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| Online Registration Begins | 2nd week of March 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2nd week of May 2023 |
| Last Date of Paying the Application Fee (challan) | 3rd week of May 2023 |
| Last Date of Paying the Application Fee (offline) | 3rd week of May 2023 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 1st week of June 2023 |
| Exam Date | 3rd week of June 2023 |
| Result Declaration | 2nd week of July 2023 |
| Counselling Start Date | 1st week of August 2023 |
DCECE 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The DCECE 2023 eligibility criteria will include various conditions and requirements that the aspirants have to meet to get admission. This includes parameters like qualifying exam passed, minimum marks, and also the age limit for appearing in the exam. Listed below are the eligibility criteria for DCECE 2023:
- Qualifying Exam: Candidates who have passed the Class 10 exam conducted by the Bihar board or any other equivalent exam are eligible to apply. In addition, students appearing for the Class 10 exam in 2023 can also apply on a provisional basis
- Minimum Marks: Applicants are required to have scored a minimum of 35% marks in Class 10
- Age Limit: There is no set age limit and candidates of all ages can apply
- Medical Fitness: All candidates must be medically fit
- Domicile: Indian citizens who are domiciled in Bihar can apply. Also, the parent of the candidate should be a:
- Permanent resident of Bihar
- Enjoys refugee status in the state
- Employed with Bihar government/ central government in Bihar
- Works with the UN and is currently posted in the state
DCECE 2023 Application Process
The DCECE 2023 application process is done online on the official website of the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). Applicants should check all the eligibility criteria before applying for the DCECE examination. A valid email id and mobile number, scanned/soft copy of passport size photograph (less than 100 KB), scanned/soft copy of signature (less than 100 KB), Aadhar card, and bank details should be kept ready while starting the DCECE 2023 registration process.
How to Apply for DCECE 2023?
The detailed process to apply for DCECE 2023 entrance examination is given below:
- The first step is to start the registration process. The candidate needs to first select the course group (PE in this case) and then enter a valid email id and mobile number. Other details required include name, DOB, aadhaar number, etc. Once the registration is successful, an activation code will be generated and sent to the registered email ID and the mobile number of the candidate
- Fill out the application form, which has sections like personal and communication details. In the personal details section, the candidate needs to fill in his/ her name, gender, DOB, the name of parents, etc. In the academic section, fields like qualifying exam, marks, the name of the passing institute, etc should be entered
- Next, scanned images of photographs and signatures need to be uploaded as per the specifications of the DCECE 2023 exam authorities
- After paying the fee, the candidate should enter the details related to the exam passed, subjects studied in the qualifying exam, the name of the school/ college, board, passing status, year of passing, pass percentage, and percentage
- Now, the candidates will be able to preview the complete application form and one can do any corrections at this stage. Once the candidate has cross-checked the details entered, he/she can proceed to submit the form
- An application fee of INR 750 for general candidates and INR 480 for reserved (SC, ST and PwD) candidates should be paid. Both online (net banking, credit and debit cards) and offline payment modes are available. To pay offline, an e-challan has to be generated at the time of filling out the application form. The challan can be used for making the payment at any of the nearest banks
- Finally, download and take a printout of the DCECE 2023 application form
DCECE 2023 Application Fees
Find below the DCECE 2023 application fees for various categories:
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Application Fee |
| General, OBC | - | Online, Offline | Male, Female, Transgender | INR 750 (1 course)INR 850 (2 courses)INR 950 (3 courses)INR 1150 (4 courses) |
| SC, ST | - | Online, Offline | Male, Female, Transgender | INR 480 (1 course)INR 530 (2 courses)INR 630 (3 courses)INR 750 (4 courses) |
| General, SC, ST, OBC | PWD | Online, Offline | Male, Female, Transgender | INR 480 |
DCECE 2023 Syllabus
The DCECE 2023 syllabus will be different for different courses and cover various topics such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, General Science, Numerical Ability, Hindi, English & GK. The detailed DCECE exam syllabus includes the following chapters:
| Subjects | Syllabus |
| Physics | Electricity, Magnetic effects of current, Light, Reflection and Refraction, Environment, Sources of Energy, Management of Natural resources, etc |
| Chemistry | Chemical Reactions and Equations, Classification of Elements, Acid Bases and Salts, Metals, and nonmetals, Compounds of Carbon, etc |
| Biology | Life Processes, Control and Coordination, Reproduction, Heredity and Evolution, Natural Resources Management, Environment, etc |
| Mathematics | Real Numbers, Polynomials, Arithmetic, Linear Equations, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Quadratic Equations, Trigonometry, etc |
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics |
DCECE 2023 Preparation Tips
Students willing to get admission into the diploma engineering courses offered by the institutes in Bihar are required to apply and qualify for the DCECE 2023 exam. Some of the best preparation tips for the DCECE exam 2023 are listed below:
- Aspirants are advised to start their preparation with NCERT books. The DCECE syllabus 2023 is divided into Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, mostly out of class 11 and 12 curricula. Additionally, students can also refer to other recommended books after the completion of the NCERT
- One should also go through the detailed syllabus and exam pattern provided by the DCECE 2023 exam authorities which can help them strategize better.
- Students should also make a timetable to ensure completion of the syllabus before the DCECE entrance exam
- Candidates should also solve several sample papers and take mock tests to prepare better
DCECE 2023 Exam Pattern
Candidates appearing for the DCECE 2023 exam are advised to check the Bihar polytechnic exam pattern beforehand. This will help them gain insights into the structure of the exam with the required information on details such as the number and types of questions asked, exam duration, subjects covered, etc. The key components related to the DCECE 2023 exam pattern are shown below:
- The mode of the DCECE 2023 exam will be offline (pen-and-paper based)
- There will be one paper of 2 hours 15 minutes duration
- Multiple choice questions will be asked from physics, chemistry and mathematics
- For each correct answer, 5 marks will be awarded
- Questions will be set in English and Hindi languages
Subject-wise Distribution of Questions in DCECE 2023
Tabulated below is the subject-wise distribution of questions in the DCECE 2023 examination:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Physics | 30 | 150 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 150 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 150 |
| Total | 90 | 450 |
DCECE 2023 Admit Card
BCECEB will release the DCECE 2023 admit card in online mode only on its official website- bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The login credentials required to download the DCECE admit card 2023 are the candidate’s registration number and date of birth.
The DCECE 2023 admit card contains details like the name and address of the exam centre, the date and time of the exam, and also the roll number of the candidate. It is a very important document required to appear in the DCECE 2023 exam and for completing subsequent admission formalities.
Steps to Download the DCECE 2023 Admit Card
- Applicants should first visit the Bihar polytechnic official website- bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Click on the link ‘Admit Card of DCECE’
- Log in using your registration number and date of birth
- On successful login, a DCECE admit card will be displayed on the screen
- Download the DCECE 2023 admit card and take a printout of the same
DCECE 2023 Result
The DCECE 2023 result will be available in the form of rank cards online for candidates who will appear in the Bihar Polytechnic exam. It will be prepared based on the performance of the candidate in the entrance exam and no weightage will be given to qualifying exam marks. The DCECE 2023 result will include prominent details like the roll number, marks obtained by the candidate in the exam, and qualifying status.
How to Check the DCECE 2023 Result?
Find below the steps to check the DCECE 2023 results:
- Visit the DCECE 2023 official website
- Click on the ‘Rank Card’ link
- Log in by entering the roll number and date of birth
- Upon successful login, the DCECE 2023 rank card will appear on the screen
- Download and take a printout of the rank card for your reference
DCECE Merit list 2023
The merit lists of DCECE 2023 will be made available in downloadable PDF format by BCECEB. Candidates can download the merit lists by clicking on the relevant exam; no login details are required. The DCECE 2023 merit list will be used to short-list candidates for counselling and seat allotment.
How to Download the DCECE 2023 Merit List?
- Visit the official website of DCECE
- Click on the link ‘DCECE 2023 Merit List’
- The merit list will appear on the screen
- Download and take a printout of the result
DCECE 2023 Counselling
The DCECE 2023 counselling process is done online. Only the students who will qualify for the DCECE 2023 exam will be eligible to participate in the counselling process. To participate in the DCECE counselling process, candidates will have to register and participate in the choice filling and locking. More details on the DCECE 2023 counselling process are explained below:
Online Registration: Qualified candidates need to get registered by selecting the course and then entering their registration number, name, date of birth, security code, and more. Some of the details entered by the candidate at the time of filling out the DCECE application form will appear in read-only mode. The candidate is also required to enter a few additional details
Choice Filling and Locking: After successful registration, the next step for the candidate is to enter choices from the available options in the order of preference. The choices that are entered have to be locked else the last entered choices would automatically get locked once the choice filling deadline expires
Seat Allotment: The second seat allotment is done online and is merit-based. Additionally, the category and choices entered by the candidate are taken into account. Allotted candidates will need to report at Reporting Centres (RCs) in person on the scheduled date and time to accept the allotted seat
Payment of Admission Fee: Finally, the candidate has to pay the admission fee of INR 1000 to confirm their seat
Documents Required for DCECE 2023 Counselling
Listed below are the documents required to be carried by the candidate for the DCECE 2023 counselling session:
- Copy of downloaded Part-A & Part-B of application form
- Admit card in original
- Rank card
- Copy of allotment letter (3 copies)
- Passport-sized photographs (6 copies)
- 10th 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)
- Other eligibility certificates (wherever applicable)
- Any other relevant certificate
