The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) on Tuesday published the provisional mop-up round seat allotment result for the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026, allocating a total of 6,374 seats across participating polytechnic institutes in the state.
Download allotment order, complete admission formalities within deadline
Candidates who have been provisionally allotted seats in the mop-up round can download their allotment orders from the BCECEB website between 11 and 13 August 2026. Document verification and completion of admission formalities are scheduled to be held from 11 to 14 August 2026, according to the counselling schedule released by the board.
The board has directed candidates to carry the printed allotment order along with original documents for verification and to adhere to the prescribed timelines. Those who fail to complete verification and admission by the last date may forfeit their allotted seat in the mop-up round.
How to download the mop-up allotment order
- Visit the official BCECEB website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Go to the DCECE [PE]-2026 section or the Download section on the homepage.
- Click on "MOP-UP Round Seat Allotment Result of DCECE [PE]-2026".
- Check the allotted institute, course and category, then download and print the provisional allotment order for verification.
These procedural steps are intended to ensure candidates complete verification and admission within the narrow window set by the board.
Institutes, courses and closing ranks in mop-up round
The mop-up allotment covers various diploma engineering programmes across participating institutes. Available data shows wide variation in closing ranks across colleges and disciplines.
| Institute | Course | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.K.N.S.G.P., Gopalganj | Civil Engineering | UR | 2,280 | 9,385 |
| Aryabhatt Polytechnic, Gaya | Civil Engineering | UR | 12,915 | 61,930 |
Other streams at the same institutes showed different closing ranks: for example, at B.K.N.S.G.P., computer science and engineering closed at rank 13,965 while electrical engineering closed at 9,152. These figures reflect varying demand for disciplines and seat availability across colleges.
What candidates should carry for verification
The board has reiterated the need for candidates to present original certificates during document verification. While the mop-up notification lists standard documents for verification, candidates are advised to check the allotment order and the board website for the precise list applicable to their category and institute.
Completing verification within the stipulated period is crucial. Candidates who are unable to report in person within the mop-up schedule should check the board's instructions for authorised representatives, if permitted, or other contingency instructions provided on the official portal.
Context and implications
The mop-up round is usually the final seat allotment phase aimed at filling seats left vacant after earlier rounds of counselling. With 6,374 seats provisionally allotted, the mop-up results will finalise admissions for a substantial cohort of diploma aspirants across Bihar.
For many families, timely completion of the verification and admission process is critical to secure a place in government and private polytechnic institutes that provide pathways into engineering and technical trades. Local education officers and institute admission cells are expected to remain busy as the mop-up window closes.
Candidates and guardians should monitor the BCECEB website and their registered contact channels for any further instructions or updates from the board.
