Patna | April 7, 2025 — Great news for students aspiring to pursue diploma-level courses in Bihar! The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the official notification for DCECE 2025 (Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination).
From Polytechnic to Pharmacy, GNM to ANM, the online application process is now open and will continue till April 30, 2025. This year, admission will be offered to over 35,000 seats across government and private institutions.
📌 Key Highlights:
📅 Last Date to Apply: April 30, 2025
💵 Application Fee Deadline: May 1, 2025
🛠️ Form Correction Window: May 2 to May 3
🧾 Exam Dates & Admit Cards: To be announced later
🏥 Courses Covered Under DCECE 2025:
Polytechnic (Engineering – PE)
Para Medical (Intermediate – PM)
Para Medical (Secondary – PMM)
🎯 Total Available Seats:
| Course | Govt Seats | Pvt Seats | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polytechnic | 16,170 | 5,340 | 21,510 |
| GNM | 1,538 | 1,968 | 3,524 |
| ANM | 4,530 | 2,997 | 7,527 |
| Dresser Course | 690 | — | 690 |
| Pharmacy | — | — | 300 |
💵 Application Fees:
| Groups Applied | General/BC/EBC | SC/ST/Divyang |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Course | ₹750 | ₹480 |
| 2 Courses | ₹850 | ₹530 |
| 3 Courses | ₹950 | ₹630 |
📝 Exam Pattern Breakdown:
🔹 Polytechnic (PE):
Duration: 2 hrs 15 mins
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Total Questions: 90
Total Marks: 450
🔹 Para Medical (PM – Inter Level):
Subjects: Science, Arithmetic, Hindi, English, GK
Total Questions: 90
Total Marks: 450
🔹 Para Medical (PMM – Secondary Level):
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Math, Bio, Hindi, English, GK
Total Questions: 90
Total Marks: 450
📲 How to Apply for DCECE 2025:
Click on “Online Application Portal of DCECE[PE/PPE/PM/PMM]-2025”
Register with valid mobile and email ID
Fill application form carefully
Upload documents & pay fee
Save confirmation for future use
