Bihar DECE LE 2026 Choice Filling Opens at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; Check Last Date to Lock Choices

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has opened the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination Lateral Entry (DECE LE) 2026 choice filling window. Qualified candidates can submit their college and branch preferences on the official website till July 1, 2026. The board released the counselling schedule on June 21, 2026.

The counselling process is conducted for second-year diploma engineering admissions in Bihar polytechnic institutes through lateral entry. Only candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria can participate. During counselling, applicants must arrange their preferred colleges and engineering branches in order of priority.

Submitting choices carefully is crucial, as the seat allotment is based on the candidate's rank, category, seat availability, and the order of preferences filled. Candidates who place their most preferred options at the top have a better chance of securing those seats. The Round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on July 10, 2026.

Bihar DECE LE 2026 Counselling Important Dates

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

How to Fill Choices for DECE LE 2026?

Visit the official BCECEB portal.

• Click on the DECE LE 2026 Online Counselling link.
• Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
• Open the Choice Filling section on the dashboard.
• Select your preferred colleges and diploma engineering branches.
• Review all selected choices carefully before final submission.
• Lock your choices and download the confirmation page for future reference.

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Who Can Take Part in DECE LE 2026 Counselling?

Only candidates who have qualified the DECE LE 2026 examination are eligible to participate in the counselling process. They must possess a valid DECE LE 2026 rank card, which can be downloaded from the official BCECEB portal.

Applicants should also keep their qualifying Diploma or ITI certificates, Bihar domicile certificate, and reservation certificates (if applicable) ready for document verification. Detailed eligibility conditions and reservation rules are available in the official prospectus.

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Where to Find the Seat Matrix and Prospectus?

The BCECEB has published the DECE LE 2026 seat matrix on its official website. The seat matrix provides detailed information about participating polytechnic institutes, available engineering branches, and the number of seats offered under each category.

Candidates can also download the official prospectus, which contains complete information regarding the counselling process, eligibility criteria, reservation policy, and admission guidelines.

Reviewing both the seat matrix and the prospectus before locking choices is highly recommended, as these documents help candidates make informed decisions and avoid errors during the counselling process. The seat matrix serves as the basis for all rounds of seat allotment.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download your DECE LE 2026 rank card from the BCECEB portal.
2. Read the official prospectus and seat matrix carefully.
3. Shortlist colleges and branches based on your rank.
4. Log in and lock your choices before July 1, 2026.
5. Save the confirmation page for future verification.

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