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DCECE Exam Pattern 2025: The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board mentions the DCECE 2025 exam pattern on the official website. Candidates appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the DCECE exam pattern for their preparations. The exam pattern of DCECE 2025 comprises number of questions, marking scheme, maximum marks and others. DCECE exam pattern 2025 varies for all the course groups. The DCECE 2025 exam will be held for a duration of 2 hours 15 minutes and there will be a total of 90 questions in the exam. DCECE 2025 exam will be conducted in offline pen & paper mode.Â
Along with exam pattern, applicants can also refer to the DCECE syllabus 2025 to check important topics and chapters asked in the exam. DCECE exam pattern for each course group (PE, PM, PMM) is given here. DCECE is a state-level entrance test for admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE) / Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM) / Para Medical (Intermediate level - PM) courses offered in the various state-run polytechnic institutes. The exam is held in offline mode and there are separate question papers for PE, PMM, and PM courses. For more details about DCECE exam pattern 2025, candidates can refer to the article provided below.Â
Q: Â In what mode is the DCECE exam held?
The DCECE exam is held in offline mode at the state level. DCECE is a state-level entrance test for admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE) / Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM) / Para Medical (Intermediate level - PM) courses offered in the various state-run Polytechnic institutes. There are separate question papers for PE, PMM, and PM courses. It is held for 2 hours 15 mins and the total number of questions asked is 90.
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Q: Â What is DCECE exam date?
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will soon release the DCECE 2025 exam date on the official website. DCECE 2025 exam will be conducted in offline pen & paper mode. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their DCECE admit card 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. The exam date will be released separately for PM, PMM and PE courses.
Upvote Q: Â What is the pattern for DCECE exam for PMM group?
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board mentions the DCECE 2025 exam pattern for PMM group in the official notification. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
Subject | No. of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Physics | 20 | 100 |
Chemistry | 20 | 100 |
Maths | 10 | 50 |
Hindi | 10 | 50 |
English | 10 | 50 |
General Knowledge | 10 | 50 |
Total | 90 | 450 |
Upvote Q: Â Is there any negative marking in DCECE?
No, There is no negative marking for wrong answers in DCECE. The exam is held in offline mode at the state level. DCECE is a state-level entrance test for admission to Polytechnic (Engg - PE) / Para Medical (Matric Level - PMM) / Para Medical (Intermediate level - PM) courses offered in the various state-run Polytechnic institutes. There are separate question papers for PE, PMM, and PM courses. It is held for 2 hours 15 mins and the total number of questions asked is 90.
Upvote Q: Â What is the DCECE exam pattern?
The exam pattern of DCECE is
- Mode of examination - Offline mode (Pen & paper-based test)
- Duration of exam - 2 hours and 15 minutes
- Total questions - 90 questions
- Total marks – 450 marks
- Options available - 4 options
- Correct answer - 5 marks
- Incorrect answer - No negative marking
- Type of questions - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
In PE group question paper questions come from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. In PMM course group question paper questions come from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Hindi, English and General Knowledge. In PM, questions come from Hindi, English, General Knowledge, Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) and Quantitative Aptitude.
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of examination | Offline mode (Pen & paper-based test) |
| Duration of exam | 2 hours and 15 minutes |
| Total questions | 450 marks |
| Options available | 4 options |
| Marks for each correct answer | 5 marks |
| Marks for each incorrect answer | No negative marking |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Q: Â What are per question marks in DCECE?
The marks allotted to each question in DCECE exam is 5 marks. Each paper of DCECE has 90 questions and the total marks in 450. In PE group question paper questions come from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. In PMM course group question paper questions come from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Hindi, English and General Knowledge. In PM, questions come from Hindi, English, General Knowledge, Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) and Quantitative Aptitude.
Upvote Q: Â What is the DCECE exam pattern for PE group?
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board mentions the DCECE 2025 exam pattern for PE group in the official notification. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
Subject | No. of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Physics | 30 | 150 |
Chemistry | 30 | 150 |
Maths | 30 | 150 |
Total | 90 | 450 |
Upvote Q: Â What is the DCECE exam pattern for PM group?
Candidates can refer to the table provided below to check DCECE pattern for PM group.
Subject | No. of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) | 25 | 125 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 75 |
Hindi | 15 | 75 |
English | 15 | 75 |
General Knowledge | 20 | 100 |
Total | 90 | 450 |
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DCECE Exam Pattern 2025 for PE Course Group
| Subject |
No. of questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics |
30 |
150 |
| Chemistry |
30 |
150 |
| Maths |
30 |
150 |
| Total |
90 |
450 |
DCECE 2024 Exam Pattern for PMM Course Group
| Subject |
No. of questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics |
20 |
100 |
| Chemistry |
20 |
100 |
| Maths |
10 |
50 |
| Hindi |
10 |
50 |
| English |
10 |
50 |
| General Knowledge |
10 |
50 |
| Total |
90 |
450 |
DCECE 2024 Exam Pattern for PM Course Group
| Â | No. of questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) |
25 |
125 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
15 |
75 |
| Hindi |
15 |
75 |
| English |
15 |
75 |
| General Knowledge |
20 |
100 |
| Total |
90 |
450 |
Exam level:Â Hindi, English and General Knowledge sections are of class 12 level. Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) and Quantitative Aptitude is of class 10 level.
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The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will commence the DCECE choice filling 2025 online at the official website. Applicants need to enter their preferred choices of courses and colleges at the time of DCECE choice filling. Applicants must note that exam authorities will release
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The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the DCECE choice filling dates 2025 in the official notification. Applicants are advised to keep track of DCECE choice filling dates 2025. Candidates need to enter their preferred choices of courses and colleges at the time of DC
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The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination will release the DCECE counselling seat allotment date along with the official notification. Applicants are advised to keep track of DCECE counselling dates. Applicants need to enter their DCECE roll number and password to check DCECE seat allotmen
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No, The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will not allow any candidate to change the DCECE exam centre after admit card download. Applicants are advised to fill their exam centre choices preference carefully at the time of filling the DCECE application form 2025. Â
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The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board mentions the DCECE exam centres at the official website. Applicants filling the DCECE application form are advised to go through the list of exam centres. Candidates have to fill the DCECE exam centre preference at the time of filling DCECE 2
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The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the DCECE 2025 admit card online at the official website. Applicants can find the following details mentioned in the DCECE admit card.Â
Candidate's nameÂ
Candidate's DCECE roll numberÂ
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DCECE exam date
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Candidates can refer to the steps provided below to download DCECE hall ticket. Â
Visit the DCECE official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Â
Click on the admit card link from the homepage. Â
Enter the registered email id and password in the required fields.Â
Check all the details mentioned in the ad
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The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the DCECE admit card online at the official website. Applicants can download the DCECE admit card at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their DCECE admit card 2025 along with one valid photo I
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The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the DCECE 2025 admit card online at the official website. Applicants are advised to keep their login credentials ready before downloading the DCECE admit card. Candidates need to enter their registered email ID and password to do
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Candidates can refer to the table provided below to check DCECE pattern for PM group.Â
Subject | No. of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology)Â | 25Â | 125Â |
Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 75 |
Hindi | 15 | 75 |
English | 15 | 75 |
General Knowledge | 20 | 100 |
Total | 90 | 450 |
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