Bihar DElEd First Merit List 2026 Released Today at bsebdeled.com; Check Important Dates

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Patna today, August 27, 2026, released the Bihar DElEd First Merit List 2026 for admission to the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) for the 2026-28 academic session. Candidates who appeared for the Combined Entrance Examination-2026 can now check their admission status on the official websites, including bsebdeled.com, secondary.biharboardonline.com, and results.deledbihar.in.

This crucial release marks a significant step for 2,23,835 candidates who appeared for the entrance examination, with 1,65,609 successfully qualifying. The merit list will determine admissions to 30,750 seats across 306 participating DElEd colleges in Bihar, comprising 60 government institutes with 9,100 seats and 246 private colleges offering 21,650 seats.

Bihar Deled 2026-28: How to Check the First Merit List

Candidates can access the Bihar DElEd First Merit List 2026 by following a few simple steps on the official portals. The merit list, released today, August 27, 2026, is essential for candidates to proceed with their admission process for the two-year D.El.Ed course program. It is advisable for all applicants to download and print their merit list for future reference.

1. Go to the official website: bsebdeled.com or secondary.biharboardonline.com.
2. Look for the link related to ‘Bihar DElEd First Merit List 2026’ or ‘D.El.Ed Admission 2026-28 First Merit List’.
3. Click on the designated link.
4. Enter your application number and date of birth as required.
5. The Bihar DElEd First Merit List 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
6. Download and print the merit list for your records.

Bihar Deled 2026 Admission: Important Dates and Timeline

The admission process for the Bihar D.El.Ed 2026-28 session has followed a full schedule, beginning with applications in December 2025. The entrance examination was conducted in June 2026, and the results were declared in August 2026. Candidates should note the specific dates for various stages, including the application window, exam dates, result announcements, and the current slide-up option period.

Bihar Deled 2026: Examination and Eligibility Overview

The D.El.Ed Joint Entrance Test, 2026, saw a good chunk of participants vying for admission to the elementary education program. The results for the entrance test were initially released on August 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM, followed by the scrutiny result on August 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A total of 2,23,835 candidates appeared for the examination, with an impressive 1,65,609 candidates successfully qualifying, indicating an overall pass percentage of 73.99%.

To be eligible for the Bihar DElEd program, applicants were required to have passed Intermediate/10+2 with at least 50% marks. A relaxation of 5% was provided for reserved categories, requiring a minimum of 45% marks. Also, the minimum age limit for applicants was 17 years as of January 1, 2026. The application fee for General/EWS/BC/EBC categories was Rs. 960/-, while SC/ST/Divyang candidates paid Rs. 760/-.

Bihar Deled 2026: What Happens Next?

Following the release of the first merit list, candidates now have the option to use the ‘slide-up’ feature. This option, available from August 27, 2026, to August 31, 2026, allows qualified candidates to express their preference for a higher-ranked college if they are not satisfied with their initially allotted institution. This flexibility ensures that candidates have a fair chance to secure admission in their preferred colleges based on availability and their merit.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Patna will then announce further admission rounds and counselling details based on the responses received during the slide-up period. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official websites for updates regarding subsequent merit lists and the physical admission process at the allotted colleges.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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