The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has opened the online counselling and choice filling process for the Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination (Lateral Entry) 2025, commonly known as DECE (LE). This counselling is being conducted for candidates who have qualified in the DECE (LE) 2025 entrance exam and are seeking lateral admission into second-year diploma courses in engineering and technology institutes across Bihar.
Candidates can now log in to the official portal to fill their choices for preferred colleges and courses. It is advised to complete the process within the official schedule to avoid missing out on a seat allotment.
Event |
Date |
Application Start Date |
20 March 2025 |
Last Date for Apply Online |
04 May 2025 |
Pay Exam Fee Last Date |
05 May 2025 |
Correction Window |
07 – 08 May 2025 |
Old Exam Date |
01 June 2025 |
Admit Card Release |
30 April 2025 |
Rescheduled Exam Date |
15 June 2025 |
Result Declaration |
02 July 2025 |
Counselling / Choice Feeling |
08 July 2025 |
💰 Application Fee Details
Category |
Amount |
General / EWS / BC |
₹2,200/- |
SC / ST |
₹2,200/- |
Persons with Disabilities |
₹2,200/- |
💳 Payment Methods Accepted:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- IMPS
- Mobile Wallet / Cash Card
🎯 📌 Age Limit (As per BCECEB Rules)
Category |
Age |
Minimum Age |
N/A |
Maximum Age |
N/A |
Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per rules.
📢 🎓 Bihar DECE-LE 2025 – Admission Eligibility
Exam Name |
Educational Qualification |
Bihar Diploma DECE-LE |
Candidates must have passed: |
Step-by-Step Guide to Complete Bihar DECE (LE) 2025 Choice Filling
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Visit the Official Website
Go to the official BCECEB portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. -
Log In to Your Counselling Account
Use your Roll Number, Password, and any required security credentials to log in to the counselling dashboard. -
View Available Colleges and Courses
After logging in, you will see the list of participating polytechnic colleges and branches available for lateral entry admissions. -
Start Choice Filling
Select and prioritize the courses and colleges as per your preference. You can choose multiple options and arrange them in order of your interest. -
Review Your Choices
Once you’ve selected the desired institutes and courses, review your choices thoroughly. Make sure they are in the right order of preference. -
Lock Your Choices
After finalizing your preferences, lock your choices before the deadline. Once locked, changes may not be allowed. -
Download Confirmation Slip
Save and download the choice filling confirmation for future reference. This slip is important for the next stage of counselling and document verification.
Important Notes for Candidates
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Candidates must fill and lock their choices before the counselling deadline. No modifications will be accepted after the final date.
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Seat allotment will be based on the candidate’s merit rank, category, and choices filled.
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Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend the document verification process at the allotted institute.
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Keep visiting the official BCECEB website for real-time updates on allotment results, admission reporting dates, and further rounds (if applicable).