DCECE Preparation Tips 2025: Tips & Tricks, Important Books, Pattern and Syllabus

Diploma-Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination 2025 ( DCECE )

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DCECE 2025 Preparation: DCECE 2025 is the diploma engineering level entrance examination held for all for admission to the polytechnic engineering diploma course. Candidates appearing for the entrance examination, candidates must be looking for the best preparation for the DCECE entrance test. DCECE preparation tips aim to provide proper planning on what can be done to achieve a good score. We have compiled some of the best DCECE 2025 preparation tips to crack the exam. The list includes some important tips and tricks to score better in the DCECE exam.

Q:   What is DCECE exam date?

A:

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.  

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Q:   What is the syllabus of DCECE?

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The syllabus for DCECE PM course group is Hindi, English and General Knowledge sections that are of class 12 level. Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) and Quantitative Aptitude that is of class 10 level. In PE course group class 10 level questions are asked from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. For the PMM course group the syllabus is class 10 level questions from Maths, Physics, Hindi, English, General Knowledge and Chemistry.

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Q:   What is the pattern for DCECE exam for PMM group?

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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 

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Q:   Is there any negative marking in DCECE?

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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.

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Q:   What is the DCECE exam pattern?

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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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DCECE 2025 Preparation Tips & Tricks

Candidates, who are willing to appear in the exam, can check the stepwise DCECE preparation plan for the entrance examination: 

Check the DCECE syllabus 2025

DCECE syllabus 2025 includes all four subjects namely Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Before any planning candidates should know their syllabus properly to be aware of the units and chapters.

Plan a proper timetable

After selecting the best books, and knowing the syllabus and question paper pattern, candidates must divide their time effectively to ensure that they complete their syllabus on time and have enough time for revision.

Also, make sure to maintain a strict routine on a daily basis and avoid random or weekend preparation sessions. Consistency is most important here.

Divide sections as per the time in hand and plan study hours accordingly.

Start with the basics

If the basics are not clear, then no matter how much you try, the result will always be theoretical and not fruitful. To start with, the preparation, and understanding the basics of each topic from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are important to secure good marks in the entrance test. This will help you to know the principles behind questions asked in the test and solve questions involving these topics. If your basics are strong enough, studying each subject will be easier and more interesting.

Make sure to study daily

Many aspirants make this huge mistake of just studying for the entrance test at the last moment. This is the wrong approach, which later results in consequences. Once you are done planning to take the test, just ensure that you have a set tiDCECEable for every day and then ensure that you meet your daily target of study.

Practice with sample papers

An essential part of preparation is to practice with the previous years’ papers. It is imperative to practice as many sample papers as you can to know the weightage of topics from each subject and also you will be able to find out your weak areas and put focus on it for improvement.

Revise what you have studied

After completing each topic from the syllabus of DCECE 2025, candidates are advised to keep at least one month or two for revision. However, do not spend much time on it as it might affect your preparation. Also, take help from the short notes that you made during preparation.

Avoid adding new topics at the last minute of preparation

In the last lap of preparation, avoid taking any new topics from any subject. This will create chaos and further confusion. Rather, it is advised to dedicate the time in revising the units, topics and that you have already studied so far. In the last week, candidates should be determined and very subjective in terms of the syllabus to be revised. You should study only those topics, which are weak and needs improvement.

Include stressbusters

Candidates should include stress busters such as taking a walk in your garden or a nearby park, watching your favourite movie, play your sports. Make meditation compulsory, which will remove all your nervousness and anxiety. Be calm, confident and focused.

Q:   What is the DCECE exam pattern for PE group?

A:

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 

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Q:   In what mode is the DCECE exam held?

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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:   What are per question marks in DCECE?

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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.

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Q:   What is the DCECE exam pattern for PM group?

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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

DCECE exam pattern includes section-wise distribution of marks, type and number of questions, and duration of the exam. Candidates can check the DCECE exam pattern. 

DCECE 2025 exam pattern for PE:

  • Duration: 2 hr 15 min
  • Total marks: 450
  • Exam level: Class 10 level

Subject

No. of questions

Marks

Physics

30

150

Chemistry

30

150

Maths

30

150

Total

90

450

DCECE 2025 exam pattern for PM:

  • Duration: 2 hr 15 min
  • Total marks: 450
  • Exam level: Hindi, English and General Knowledge sections are of class 12 level. Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) and Quantitative Aptitude is of class 10 level.

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

DCECE 2025 exam pattern for PMM:

  • Duration: 2 hr 15 min
  • Total marks: 450
  • Exam level: Class 10 level

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

Books to Refer for DCECE Preparation 2025

It is important to study the correct books for DCECE 2025 preparation. The best way to start is to be thorough with the Class XI and XII books.

Physics

Understanding Physics Series

Arihant Publications

Concept of Physics -1

Concept of Physics -2

HC Verma

Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Morrison Boyd

Inorganic Chemistry

O.P. Tandon

Concise Organic Chemistry

JD Lee

Numerical Chemistry

P. Bahadur

Mathematics

Problems in Calculus

S.L. Lonely

TrigonoDCECEry and GeoDCECEry Books

 I.A. Maron

Class XII Algebra

Hall and Knight

Complete Mathematics

MC Graw Hills

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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.  

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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. 

  • Candidate's name 

  • Candidate's DCECE roll number 

  • Important exam day instructions 

  • DCECE exam date

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Candidates can refer to the steps provided below to download DCECE hall ticket.  

  • Visit the DCECE official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.  

  • Click on the admit card link from the homepage.  

  • Enter the registered email id and password in the required fields. 

  • 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. 

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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