Bihar DCECE 2026 PE Seat Matrix Released at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; Check Direct Link to Download PDF

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026 Seat Matrix for the Polytechnic Engineering (PE) stream. The seat matrix is now available on the official portal. Candidates who qualified the DCECE [PE] 2026 examination can download the PDF before starting the choice-filling process.

The seat matrix document is hosted at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/pdf_Seat/PE26_SM.pdf. It contains the institution-wise and branch-wise seat distribution along with the category-wise reservation details for participating government polytechnics across Bihar.

The release of the seat matrix coincides with the DCECE [PE] 2026 counselling choice-filling process. BCECEB issued two related notices on June 21, 2026 — Advertisement Numbers BCECEB(DCECE)-2026/07 and BCECEB(DCECE)-2026/08. The first notice provides detailed choice-filling guidelines, while the second contains an important advisory regarding the process.

DCECE 2026 PE Seat Matrix: Important Details

Branches and Categories Covered in the Matrix

The PE seat matrix includes seats across major engineering diploma branches offered by Bihar government polytechnic institutes. The reservation breakup follows the Bihar State Reservation Policy.

Engineering Branches Included

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering

Reservation Categories Mentioned

• Unreserved (UR)
• Scheduled Caste (SC)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
• Backward Class (BC)
• Reserved Category Girls (RCG)
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

Candidates should carefully verify their category details in the rank card before finalizing and locking choices.

How to Download the DCECE 2026 PE Seat Matrix?

Candidates can directly access and save the seat matrix PDF for future reference during counselling.

• Visit the official BCECEB portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
• Open the DCECE 2026 Notice Board section on the homepage.
• Click on "Seat Matrix of DCECE [PE] 2026".
• The seat matrix PDF will open in a new tab.
• Download and save the file for use during choice filling.

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How to Use the Seat Matrix Before Choice Filling?

The seat matrix serves as the most important document during the counselling process. Each row of the PDF lists an institute, branch, and category-wise seat availability.

Candidates should:

• Shortlist institutes based on their rank and category.
• Compare seat availability across branches.
• Prioritize preferred colleges before choice locking.
• Read the official choice-filling guidelines carefully.

BCECEB has advised candidates to review the detailed counselling notice before locking their choices. The seat matrix and choice-filling notification together form the basis of the seat allotment process.

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Past Trends in the DCECE PE Seat Matrix

BCECEB has consistently published the PE seat matrix before counselling every year. The 2026 seat matrix follows the same institution-wise and branch-wise format used in previous years.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download the PE seat matrix PDF from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Read the detailed choice-filling notice issued by BCECEB on June 21, 2026.
3. Check your rank, category and eligibility on the rank card.
4. Shortlist institutes and branches that match your rank and category.
5. Lock your choices on the registration-cum-choice filling portal within the window.

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