DCECE PE 2026 Mop-Up Round Cutoff Released; Check Opening and Closing Ranks

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has shared the opening and closing ranks for the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026 Mop-Up Round for Polytechnic Engineering (PE). The cutoff list is now available as a PDF on the official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. You can view the rank list by clicking on the direct link titled PE26_OCR_R3. The Mop-Up Round is the last stage of the DCECE 2026 counselling for polytechnic seats.

It is for the vacant seats that remained after the first and second rounds of allocation. Only those who submitted their choices before August 7, 2026, are eligible for this round. The board has also released the Mop-Up Round seat allotment result and the updated seat matrix on the same portal. Those who got a seat must now go to the assigned institute for document verification and complete their admission. If they do not report within the given time, their seat will be cancelled.

DCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Key Details

How to Download the DCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Cutoff?

Here are the steps to get the opening and closing ranks.

1. The document will open directly as a PDF. 
2. Save a copy for use during document verification.
3. Go to the official BCECEB website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
4. Click on the link for DCECE (PE) 2026 Mop-Up Round.
5. Open the notice named Mop-Up Round Opening and Closing Rank of DCECE[PE]-2026.
6. Alternatively, use the direct link to PE26_OCR_R3.pdf.
7. Look for your preferred institute and branch in the list.
8. Check the opening and closing rank as per your category.

What Does the Cutoff Contain?

The cutoff PDF includes the opening and closing ranks for all government polytechnic institutes in Bihar. These ranks are listed per branch and per reservation group. The categories include UR, EWS, SC, ST, EBC, BC, RCG, and DQ sub-quotas. Students should compare their DCECE 2026 rank with the closing rank of their allotted seat. If their rank is equal to or below the closing rank, they are eligible for that seat. The cutoff also helps those who were not allotted seats understand the changes in seat positions this year.

DCECE 2026 Counselling Round Wise Timeline

What Should Allotted Candidates Do Next?

Those who got a seat in the Mop-Up Round should download the allotment letter from the BCECEB portal. They need to then go to the assigned institute within the given time. They must bring original documents and pay the required admission fee at that time. The required documents are the DCECE 2026 rank card, admit card, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, category certificate if applicable, and identity proof. They should also bring passport-sized photographs and a printed copy of the seat allotment letter.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download the Mop-Up Round cutoff PDF from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Check your seat allotment result using your registration number.
3. Download and print the allotment letter if you have been allocated a seat.
4. Organize all original documents and copies in one place.
5. Pay the admission fee through the specified method.
6. Report to the assigned polytechnic institute by the deadline.
7. Complete the document verification and finalise your admission.