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Bihar DCECE Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Bihar Diploma Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 240-270 marks (53-60%) |
| EWS | 225-255 marks (50-57%) |
| OBC | 210-240 marks (47-53%) |
| SC | 165-195 marks (37-43%) |
| ST | 150-180 marks (33-40%) |
| PwD (General) | 135-165 marks (30-37%) |
| PwD (Reserved) | 120-150 marks (27-33%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 25-35 marks higher than OBC, and 75-90 marks above SC/ST categories. EWS cutoffs align 15-20 marks below General benchmarks.
- Year-on-year variations: Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty (±20-30 marks swing), total applicant pool, and seat matrix adjustments. Easier papers push cutoffs toward upper band limits; tougher papers compress them downward.
- Strategic threshold: Scoring above 250 marks (55%+) for General and 200+ (44%+) for OBC candidates typically ensures admission to decent government polytechnics with reasonable branch choice flexibility.
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All-Bihar top 2000
88–100%rank ~1–2,000
- Government Polytechnic Patna — Computer Science (top 500 rank range, General category)
- Any branch of choice in any government polytechnic in Bihar
- Strong foundation for lateral entry to NITs/IITs after diploma (LEET pathway)
- Government Women's Polytechnic Patna — any branch with full scholarship prospects
- Premium placement opportunities from government polytechnics
- Competitive advantage for Bihar PSC technical posts later
Top tier — Premier seats
78–88%rank ~2,000–5,000
- Government Polytechnic Patna — Computer Science & Engineering (top preference, General category)
- Bihar State Milk Cooperative Federation Polytechnic — Dairy Technology
- Government Polytechnic Muzaffarpur — Computer Science branch (General category)
- First choice of branch in any government polytechnic across Bihar
- Excellent prospects for lateral entry to engineering after diploma
Good government polytechnics
65–78%rank ~5,000–12,000
- Government Polytechnic Patna — Computer Science/IT (approximate cut-off ~8000 General)
- Government Polytechnic Gaya — Electronics & Communication
- Bihar State Polytechnic Darbhanga — Computer Science branch
- Government Women's Polytechnic Patna — top branches with SC/ST reservation benefits
- Premier district polytechnics with preferred branches
Mid-tier government seats
50–65%rank ~12,000–25,000
- Government Polytechnic Patna — Civil/Mechanical branches (General category approximate cut-off ~15000 rank)
- Government Women's Polytechnic Patna — Computer Science/Electronics
- Government Polytechnic Muzaffarpur — Electrical/Electronics branches
- Bihar State Polytechnic Bhagalpur — Mechanical Engineering
- Decent choice of branches in district-level government polytechnics
Lower tier admissions
35–50%rank ~25,000–50,000
- Government Polytechnic colleges in remote districts — Mechanical/Civil branches
- Bihar State Polytechnic Gopalganj — Civil Engineering (approximate)
- Government Polytechnic Buxar — Electrical Engineering
- Private aided polytechnics in Tier 3 cities
- May need to consider less popular branches for government seats
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to secure any government polytechnic seat
- Consider strengthening fundamentals in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Private diploma colleges may be an option
- Recommended to attempt next cycle with better preparation
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