DCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Cutoff Released at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; Final Counselling for Polytechnic Seats

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026 Mop-Up Round Cutoff for the academic session 2026-27 on August 11, 2026, at its official portal, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates who filled their choices by the August 7, 2026, deadline can now access the opening and closing ranks for various polytechnic engineering branches and reservation categories.

This Mop-Up Round represents the final phase of DCECE 2026 counselling, also known as Bihar Polytechnic entrance, designed to fill residual vacancies in government and private polytechnic colleges across Bihar after the completion of the first and second allotment rounds. Allotted candidates must now proceed with document verification and admission formalities at their assigned institutes within the stipulated timeframe to secure their seats.

Dcece 2026 MOP-UP Round Cutoff: Key Details

The BCECEB, constituted under the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Act, 1995, made the DCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Cutoff available on August 11, 2026. This crucial document lists the opening and closing ranks for Polytechnic Engineering (PE) across every government polytechnic institute in Bihar. The cutoff is meticulously broken down by branch and various reservation categories, including UR, EWS, SC, ST, EBC, BC, RCG, and DQ sub-quotas, providing detailed information for candidates.

Besides the cutoff PDF, the board has also uploaded the Mop-Up Round seat allotment result and an updated seat matrix on the same official portal. Candidates are advised to review these documents thoroughly to understand their allotment status and the availability of seats. Failure to report for document verification and admission within the designated window will result in the cancellation of the allotted seat, as per BCECEB guidelines.

How to Check Dcece 2026 MOP-UP Round Cutoff and Allotment?

Candidates can easily access the DCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Cutoff and their seat allotment status by following a straightforward process on the official BCECEB website. The rank list for Polytechnic Engineering is available through a direct link specifically titled PE26_OCR_R3, ensuring easy navigation for applicants.

1. Go to the official website of BCECEB: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click on the link for DCECE (PE) 2026 Mop-Up Round.
3. Locate and open the notice titled ‘Mop-Up Round Opening and Closing Rank of DCECE[PE]-2026’ or use the direct link ‘PE26_OCR_R3.pdf’.
4. View and download the cutoff PDF, which details opening and closing ranks by institute, branch, and category.
5. Check the Mop-Up Round seat allotment result and updated seat matrix on the same portal.
6. Download and print the seat allotment letter if a seat has been allotted.

DCECE 2026 Counselling: Important Dates

The counselling process for DCECE 2026 has progressed through multiple stages, culminating in the Mop-Up Round. Candidates should be aware of the key dates related to the various counselling phases to ensure they do not miss any critical deadlines for admission.

The 2nd Round provisional seat allotment result for PM/PMM Counselling Schedule was published on August 31, 2026. The downloading of allotment orders for this round was available from August 31, 2026, to September 09, 2026, with document verification and admission scheduled from September 03, 2026, to September 09, 2026.

Required Documents for Dcece 2026 MOP-UP Round Admission

Allotted candidates must prepare a complete set of documents for verification at their assigned institutes. Submitting all necessary documents within the specified timeframe is crucial for successful admission. Any discrepancies or missing documents could lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat.

• DCECE 2026 rank card
• DCECE 2026 admit card
• Class 10 mark sheet
• Class 12 mark sheet (if applicable)
• Category certificate (for reserved categories)
• Identity proof (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, etc.)
• Passport-size photographs
• Seat allotment letter printout

Candidates are strongly advised to carry both original documents and self-attested photocopies for the verification process. The BCECEB portal will provide specific dates and reporting times for document verification and admission for the Mop-Up Round, which candidates must adhere to strictly.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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