DCECE 2023 exam pattern has been set by the conducting body. Candidates must go through the exam pattern to understand the overview of the question paper and the distribution of questions throughout the DCECE 2023 exam question paper. By reading this page, candidates will get a clear idea about the DCECE exam pattern 2023.
Latest Updates on DCECE
- Oct 18, 2022: DCECE 2023 exam notification will be released in May 2023. Read More
Table of Contents
- DCECE Exam Pattern 2023 Highlights
- DCECE Exam Pattern 2023 for Polytechnic PE and PPE
- DCECE Exam Pattern 2023 PM
- DCECE Exam Pattern 2023 PMD
- DCECE Syllabus 2023
DCECE Exam Pattern 2023 Highlights
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts DCECE 2023 exam to offer admission to various diploma courses (PE, PPE, PM, and PMD). Candidates are required to appear for the exam to get admission to the courses offered. The exam will be a pen and paper-based (offline) test, and the candidates will be given OMR sheets to mark the answers to the questions provided. DCECE 2023 exam pattern highlights are tabulated below.
| Exam Mode | Offline, i.e., Pen and Paper-Based Test |
| Type of Questions | Objective - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours and 15 Minutes |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Total Number of Questions | 90 |
| Total Marks | 450 |
| Marking Scheme | 5 Marks for Each Correct Answer No Negative Marking |
DCECE Exam Pattern 2023 for Polytechnic PE and PPE
There will be three sections, i.e., Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and the total marks for each subject will be 150. Therefore, candidates must prepare for each of the sections by taking reference to the previous year's question paper. With the help of these papers, they can know about the type of questions asked, the marking scheme, and so many things. The marking scheme for Polytechnic PE and PPE is tabulated below.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 | 150 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 150 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 150 |
| DCECE Total Marks | 90 | 450 |
DCECE Exam Pattern 2023 PM
DCECE question paper of Polytechnic PM for each section comprises of a different number of questions with different marks. The questions will be asked mainly from General Science subjects (Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology), Hindi, General Knowledge, Arithmetic, and English. Candidates must check the marks allotted for each section and the number of questions asked from each subject. The number of questions and marks distribution for each section is given below.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science (Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology) | 25 | 125 |
| Hindi | 15 | 75 |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 100 |
| Arithmetic | 15 | 75 |
| English | 15 | 75 |
| Bihar Polytechnic Total Marks | 90 | 450 |
DCECE Exam Pattern 2023 PMD
DCECE exam pattern for PMD comprises of seven subjects, i.e., Hindi, General Knowledge, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Zoology. The marks allotted for Physics and Chemistry will be 100 and for the rest will be 50. Candidates can check the exam pattern in the table below.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 10 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 50 |
| English | 10 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 50 |
| Physics | 20 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 100 |
| Zoology | 10 | 50 |
| Bihar Polytechnic Total Marks | 90 | 450 |
DCECE Syllabus 2023
Subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics will be covered in DCECE 2023 syllabus. Therefore, candidates must have a thorough understanding of the syllabus before they go about the exam preparation.
Read More: DCECE Syllabus 2023
