Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the DECE-LE 2026 1st Round Allotment Result on its official website for the Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination – Lateral Entry. The examination was conducted on 24 May 2026 and the application process concluded on 27 April 2026 with the fee payment deadline also set for the same date. A total of 20310 seats are available under this lateral entry diploma admission process. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their 1st Round Allotment Result by logging in with their Enrollment Number, Registration Number or Date of Birth. The admit card was released on 15 May 2026 and the result was declared on 04 June 2026. The current 1st Round Allotment Result was made available from 10 July 2026. The application fee for all categories was Rs. 2200 payable through online modes including debit card, credit card, internet banking and other digital wallets. There is no age limit specified for this examination as per BCECEB rules. The selection process is conducted through CBT mode and candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of passing Intermediate Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology or having completed 10th with ITI in a relevant trade.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
20 March 2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date |
27 April 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
27 April 2026 |
| Correction Date |
29 – 30 April 2026 |
| Exam Date |
24 May 2026 |
| Admit Card |
15 May 2026 |
| Result Declared |
04 June 2026 |
| 1st Round Allotment Result |
10 July 2026 Available Now |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| For All Category Male & Female Candidates |
₹ 2200/- |
Age Limit
| Age |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
N/A |
| Maximum Age |
N/A |
Vacancy Details
| Total Seats |
Details |
| 20310 Seats |
Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination (Lateral Entry) DECE-LE 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Entrance Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination (Lateral Entry) DECE-LE 2026 |
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (12th) in Science with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with either Mathematics or Biology, or 12th Science with Mathematics, or 12th Science with a vocational/technical subject. Alternatively, candidates with 10th pass along with ITI in a relevant trade are also eligible. |
Selection Process
| Mode |
Details |
| CBT Mode |
Computer Based Test |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Details |
| 1 |
Visit the official BCECEB website. |
| 2 |
On the homepage, click on the “DECE (LE) Result / Rank Card 2026” link. |
| 3 |
Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth. |
| 4 |
Click on the Submit/Login button. |
| 5 |
Your DECE-LE 2026 Rank Card will appear on the screen. |
| 6 |
Check your score, rank, and other details carefully. |
| 7 |
Download the Rank Card PDF for future reference. |
| 8 |
Take a printout of the Rank Card for the counselling and admission process. |
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