DCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Cutoff Released at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; Check Direct Link and Steps to Download

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026 Mop-Up Round opening and closing ranks for Polytechnic Engineering (PE). The cutoff PDF is now live on the official portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates can view the rank list through the direct link titled PE26_OCR_R3.

The Mop-Up Round is the final phase of DCECE 2026 counselling for polytechnic seats. It covers vacancies left after the first and second allotment rounds. Candidates who filled choices by the August 7, 2026 deadline are eligible for this round.

The board has also uploaded the Mop-Up Round seat allotment result and the updated seat matrix on the same portal. Allotted candidates must now report for document verification and complete admission at the assigned institute. Failure to report within the window will lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.

DCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Key Details

How to Download the DCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Cutoff?

Candidates can follow these steps to access the opening and closing ranks. The document opens directly as a PDF file. Save a copy for reference during document verification.

1. Visit the official BCECEB portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click on the link for DCECE (PE) 2026 Mop-Up Round.
3. Open the notice titled Mop-Up Round Opening and Closing Rank of DCECE[PE]-2026.
4. Alternatively, use the direct link to PE26_OCR_R3.pdf.
5. Locate your preferred institute and branch in the list.
6. Check the opening and closing rank against your category.

What Does the Cutoff Contain?

The cutoff PDF lists the opening and closing ranks for every government polytechnic institute in Bihar. Ranks are broken down by branch and reservation category. Categories covered include UR, EWS, SC, ST, EBC, BC, RCG, and DQ sub-quotas.

Students should match their DCECE 2026 rank against the closing rank of their allotted seat. A rank equal to or lower than the closing rank confirms eligibility for that seat. The cutoff also helps unallotted candidates understand where seats moved this year.

DCECE 2026 Counselling Round Wise Timeline

What Should Allotted Candidates Do Next?

Candidates who receive a seat in the Mop-Up Round must download the allotment letter from the BCECEB portal. They must then report to the allotted institute within the notified window. Original documents and prescribed fee are required at the time of reporting.

Required documents include the DCECE 2026 rank card, admit card, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, category certificate where applicable, and identity proof. Candidates should also carry passport-size photographs and the seat allotment letter printout.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download the Mop-Up Round cutoff PDF from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Check the seat allotment result for your registration number.
3. Download and print the allotment letter if a seat has been allocated.
4. Arrange all original documents and photocopies in a single file.
5. Pay the prescribed admission fee through the notified mode.
6. Report to the allotted polytechnic institute within the deadline.
7. Complete document verification and lock your admission.