The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the provisional seat allotment results for the mop-up round of the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026. A total of 6,374 seats have been allocated to candidates across various polytechnic institutes participating in the counselling process.
Students who have been allotted seats in this mop-up round can download their provisional allotment orders from August 11 to August 13, 2026. The document verification and admission procedures are scheduled to take place between August 11 and August 14, 2026. Candidates are urged to complete these formalities within the stipulated timeframe to secure their admissions.
Understanding the DCECE Mop-Up Round
The DCECE is a competitive entrance exam conducted annually by BCECEB for admission into diploma engineering and other technical courses in Bihar. The mop-up round is an additional counselling phase held after the initial rounds, aimed at filling remaining vacant seats. This round provides candidates who were not allotted seats earlier another opportunity to secure admission in their preferred courses and institutes.
During the mop-up counselling, seat allotments are made based on candidates' ranks, preferences, and availability of seats. The process ensures maximum utilization of available seats across participating polytechnic colleges.
Key Details of the Mop-Up Seat Allotment
- A total of 6,374 seats have been allotted in the mop-up round of DCECE 2026.
- Allotment orders can be downloaded from August 11 to 13, 2026, via the official BCECEB website.
- Document verification and admission must be completed between August 11 and 14, 2026.
- Failure to complete admission formalities within the deadline may result in forfeiture of the allotted seat.
- Top institutes participating include B.K.N.S.G.P. Gopalganj, Aryabhatt Polytechnic Gaya, B.K.P. Institute Sitamarhi, Exalt College of Polytechnic Vaishali, and G.M.C.P. Harnaut Nalanda.
- Courses offered span civil, electrical, mechanical, computer science, and electronics engineering.
- Closing ranks vary widely; for example, civil engineering at B.K.N.S.G.P. closed at rank 9,385 for the general category, while computer science closed at rank 13,965.
How This Affects Candidates and Institutes
The mop-up round allotment is crucial for candidates who missed out in earlier counselling phases, offering a final chance to gain admission into diploma courses. It helps reduce the number of vacant seats, ensuring better resource utilization for institutes.
For institutes, the mop-up round fills seats that would otherwise remain unoccupied, supporting their operational and academic planning. Candidates must act promptly to download their allotment letters and complete admission steps, as delays can lead to losing their seats.
This phase also reflects the competitive nature of diploma admissions in Bihar, with closing ranks indicating the demand for various courses and colleges. Candidates should carefully review their allotment details and prepare necessary documents for verification to avoid last-minute issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can candidates download the DCECE 2026 mop-up round allotment order?
A: Candidates can download their allotment orders from the official BCECEB website between August 11 and 13, 2026, under the DCECE [PE]-2026 section.
Q: What is the deadline for completing document verification and admission?
A: Document verification and admission must be completed by August 14, 2026. Missing this deadline may result in losing the allotted seat.
Q: How many seats were allotted in the mop-up round of DCECE 2026?
A: A total of 6,374 seats were allotted to candidates in the mop-up counselling round for DCECE 2026.
