Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the online application form for the Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination (Lateral Entry). Candidates who are interested in the Diploma Lateral Entry, they have to read the official notification of BCECEB Lateral Entry Online Form 2026Â before applying online. The complete process to apply online is given below.
Latest Update* – BCECE Board Diploma Lateral Entry 2026 Online Application has been started from 20 Mar 2026. The Online application process is given below.
Bihar DECE Lateral Entry Online Form 2026 – Apply Start
BCECE Board Diploma Lateral Entry Online
| Title | BCECE Board Diploma Lateral Entry Form 2026 |
| Authority | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Admission For | DECE [LE] |
| DECE [LE] Seats | 20,310 |
| Start Online Apply | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Advt No. | B.C.E.C.E.B (D.E.C.E [LE] ) – 2026/01 |
| Apply Method | Online Apply |
| Official Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
Available Seat Details
- Available Seats in Different Private Polytechnics Institutions – 3960 Seats
- Available Seats in Different Govt. Polytechnics Institutions – 16350 Seats
Educational Qualification
Do not forget to read the official notification for the details of the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Education qualification and Experience details are below –
- Passed 10+2 Examination with Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics / Information Technology/ Biology / Informatics Practices / Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational Subject/ Agriculture / Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/ Entrepreneurship as per annexure-7. OR
- 10th + (2 years ITI) shall be eligible for admission to Second Year Diploma Course(s) in any branch of Engineering and Technology.
- (The Affiliating Body will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc, for students coming from diverse backgrounds to achieve the desired learning outcomes of the program).
Read the official notification for more information.
Age Limit
- There is no maximum or minimum age limit for appearing in the Diploma Entrance Competitive Exam 2026.
Read the official notification for more information.
Application Fee
- For Gen/ BC/ EBC/ SC/ ST/ Disabled Candidate – 2200/-
- The application fee should be paid online. And fees once paid shall not be refunded.
Keep the following items in your hand before applying:
- Candidate should have their own valid email ID / Mobile number,
- Scanned / Soft copy passport-size photograph (Less than 100KB).
- Scanned / Soft copy of Hindi & English signature (Less than 100KB).
- Aadhar Card (if available)
- Credit card / ATM-cum-Debit card / Net banking / UPI (any one).
How to Apply Online for Bihar BCECE Board DECE LE 2026 ?
Follow this process to apply for the Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination [Lateral Entry] 2026. The complete process to apply for DECE LE 2026 is given below.
- First of all, visit the BCECE Board Official website – bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Click on “Online Application Portal of DECE[LE]-2026” on the home page.
- Now Click on the “Registration” Link.
- Step One – (Registration)
- Step Two – (Personal Information)
- Step Three – (Upload Photo & Signature)
- Step Four – (Educational Information)
- Step Five – (Preview your Application)
- Step Six – (Payment of Examination Fee)
- Step Seven – (Download Part-A & Part-B)
- After the Submission of the online Application Form, Take Print Out the Final Application Form.
Important Date
| Online Apply Start Date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Online Apply Date Date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Last date of payment through Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card after submission of the Online Application Form of Registered Candidate | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Online Editing of Application Form | 26 & 26 Apr 2026 |
| Issue of Online Admit Card | 15 May 2026 |
| Proposed Date of Examination | 24 May 2026 |
Important Link
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notice | Download |
| Download Prospectus | Download |
| Official Website | Website |
| Join Telegram | Click Here |
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Conclusion:
The above information is taken from the official Notification. You are requested to check the last date, educational qualification, work experience, age limit, and all other information in the official notification before applying. As the population is increasing day by day, the demand for jobs is also increasing. If you are looking for a job, then I suggest that you visit Bihar Job Info every day, as it provides information about free jobs daily. If you have any problems applying? So tell me by commenting,