Bihar DECE LE 2026 Counselling Schedule Out at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; Choice Filling from June 25

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination - Lateral Entry (DECE LE) 2026 counselling schedule on its official portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Online choice filling for qualified candidates will begin on June 25, 2026.

The seat matrix for the 2026 session is also available for download. Candidates can view branch-wise and institute-wise seat distribution before locking their preferences. Check slips and biometric forms can be downloaded from the same portal.

Check Now: Download Bihar DECE LE 2026 Counselling Schedule Notification PDF

Bihar DECE LE 2026 Important Dates

The schedule below covers the key milestones released so far by BCECEB. Candidates should bookmark the portal for any further updates.

What Is Bihar DECE LE 2026?

Bihar DECE LE is a state-level entrance test for lateral entry admission. It is conducted by BCECEB for candidates seeking direct entry into the second year of diploma engineering courses. Qualified candidates are admitted to polytechnic institutes across Bihar.

How to Register for Bihar DECE LE 2026 Counselling?

Eligible candidates must log in to the online portal to begin the process. The steps below outline the registration flow as per the official notice.

1. Visit the official BCECEB website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click on the "Online Portal of DECE[LE]-2026" link on the homepage.
3. Log in using your application number and password.
4. Verify your personal and academic details on the dashboard.
5. Pay the prescribed counselling fee through the online payment gateway.

How to Fill Choices for Bihar DECE LE 2026?

Choice filling lets candidates rank their preferred institutes and branches. The order entered here decides the seat allotment outcome. Follow the steps below carefully.

1. Log in to the DECE LE 2026 online portal from June 25, 2026.
2. Open the choice filling tab on your candidate dashboard.
3. Review the official seat matrix to check available branches.
4. Select institutes and branches in order of your preference.
5. Lock your choices before the deadline announced by BCECEB.

Candidates are advised to add multiple choices to improve allotment chances. Once locked, choices cannot be edited for that round.

Documents Required for DECE LE 2026 Counselling

Candidates must keep scanned copies of key documents ready before registration. The board may verify these during reporting at the allotted institute.

• DECE LE 2026 rank card and admit card
• Class 10 marksheet and certificate
• Diploma or ITI qualifying marksheet
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Residential certificate of Bihar
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature
• Aadhaar card or any valid photo ID

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and read both June 21 notices.
2. Download the official seat matrix and shortlist preferred branches.
3. Keep all academic and category documents scanned and ready.
4. Log in on June 25, 2026 to start choice filling.
5. Lock your final choice list before the stated deadline.

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