DCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Choice Filling Begins, Final Seat Allocation Opportunity

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has started the process for the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026 mop-up round choice filling on its official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The notice is related to the Polytechnic Engineering (PE) stream and was released on August 1, 2026. The board has issued two advisories for the mop-up round. The Detail Notice is numbered BCECEB(DCECE)-2026/12, and the Important Notice is numbered BCECEB(DCECE)-2026/13. The mop-up round is the final opportunity for candidates to get a seat in Bihar polytechnic institutes for the 2026 session. It is available to those who were not allocated a seat after Round 2 and also to those whose previously allocated seats became vacant after document verification.

DCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Key Details

Who Can Participate in the DCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round?

The mop-up round is for a particular group of candidates. Only those who meet the board's conditions can log in and fill choices. The eligibility criteria are based on the earlier rounds of DCECE 2026 counselling. Candidates who registered for DCECE 2026 but did not get a seat in the first two rounds. Candidates whose Round 2 allotted seats were cancelled or expired after document verification. Fresh registrants may also be allowed if the board opens a new window under the mop-up notice.

How to Fill Choices for the DCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round?

The board has made the choice-filling portal available on its official website. Candidates need to log in with their DCECE 2026 credentials to proceed. The board advises all candidates to read the Detail Notice before filling choices.

1. Visit the official BCECEB website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Open the DCECE 2026 notice board section.
3. Click on the mop-up round choice-filling link.
4. Log in using the DCECE 2026 registration number and password.
5. Select colleges and courses in the order of preference.
6. Lock the choices and download the confirmation slip.

Documents Needed at Reporting

Candidates who get a seat must report to the allocated institute for verification. The documents required are the same as the standard DCECE list from previous rounds. Missing documents can result in the cancellation of the allotment.

• DCECE 2026 rank card and admit card.
• Mop-up round allotment order printed from the portal.
• Class 10 marksheet and certificate.
• Category, residence, and income certificates where applicable.
• Recent passport-size photographs and a valid photo ID.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download both mop-up notices from the DCECE notice board page.
2. Read the Detail Notice under Adv.No.BCECEB(DCECE)-2026/12 carefully.
3. Log in to the DCECE 2026 portal and complete the choice filling.
4. Lock the preferences well before the last date to avoid heavy server load.
5. Keep all reporting documents ready in original and photocopy.