DCECE
DCECE 2025 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Topics, Weightage & Exam Highlights
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Updated on 2025
Table of Contents
Diploma Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) Syllabus Highlights
Diploma Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) Basic Information
Subject-wise Weightage
Hindi
Biology
English
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
General Science
General Knowledge
Quantitative Aptitude
Diploma Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (Dcece) Syllabus Highlights
The Diploma Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) syllabus is based on Bihar State Board Class 10 & 12 Syllabus (varying by course group: Polytechnic Engineering (PE) is Class 10; Para Medical (PM) is Class 10 for Science & Quantitative Aptitude, Class 12 for Hindi, English, General Knowledge; Para Medical Matric Level (PMM/PMD) is Class 10), applicable for year 2025. The official syllabus is published on the exam portal.
Diploma Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (Dcece) Basic Information
| Name | Diploma Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Syllabus Based On | Bihar State Board Class 10 & 12 Syllabus (varying by course group: Polytechnic Engineering (PE) is Class 10; Para Medical (PM) is Class 10 for Science & Quantitative Aptitude, Class 12 for Hindi, English, General Knowledge; Para Medical Matric Level (PMM/PMD) is Class 10) |
| Total Marks | 450 |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Hindi, English, General Knowledge, General Science, Quantitative Aptitude |
Subject-wise Weightage
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Varies by course group (e.g., 15 for PM, 10 for PMD) | Varies by course group (e.g., 75 for PM, 50 for PMD) |
| Biology | Varies by course group (e.g., 30 for PM, 10 for PMD) | Varies by course group (e.g., 150 for PM, 50 for PMD) |
| English | Varies by course group (e.g., 15 for PM, 10 for PMD) | Varies by course group (e.g., 75 for PM, 50 for PMD) |
| Physics | Varies by course group (e.g., 30 for PE, 15 for PM, 20 for PMD) | Varies by course group (e.g., 150 for PE, 75 for PM, 100 for PMD) |
| Chemistry | Varies by course group (e.g., 30 for PE, 15 for PM, 20 for PMD) | Varies by course group (e.g., 150 for PE, 75 for PM, 100 for PMD) |
| Mathematics | Varies by course group (e.g., 30 for PE, 10 for PMD) | Varies by course group (e.g., 150 for PE, 50 for PMD) |
| General Science | 30 for PMM | 150 for PMM |
| General Knowledge | Varies by course group (e.g., 15 or 20 for PM, 10 for PMD) | Varies by course group (e.g., 75 for PM, 50 for PMD) |
| Quantitative Aptitude | - | - |
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Hindi
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi Grammar and Comprehension (Class 12 Level for PM, Class 10 Level for PMM/PMD) | - | - |
Biology
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity In Living World | - | - |
| Structural Organisation In Animals And Plants | - | - |
| Plant Physiology | - | - |
| Human Physiology | - | - |
| Biology And Human Welfare | - | - |
| Genetics and Evolution | - | - |
| Cell Structure | - | - |
| Ecology | - | - |
English
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| General English Grammar and Comprehension (Class 12 Level for PM, Class 10 Level for PMM/PMD) | - | - |
Physics
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Units and Dimensions | - | - |
| Current Electricity & Magnetism | - | - |
| Scales & Measurements | - | - |
| Scalars & Vectors | - | - |
| Linear Motion | - | - |
| Laws of Motion | - | - |
| Motion under Gravity | - | - |
| Projectile | - | - |
| Friction | - | - |
| Oscillations and Waves | - | - |
| Circular Motion | - | - |
| Simple Harmonic Motion | - | - |
| Fluids | - | - |
| Gravitation | - | - |
| Rotational Motion and Moment of Inertia | - | - |
| Optics | - | - |
| Electrostatics | - | - |
| Heat | - | - |
| Modern Physics | - | - |
| Physical World and Measurement | - | - |
| Communication Systems | - | - |
| Electronic Devices | - | - |
Chemistry
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Solid-state | - | - |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | - | - |
| Solutions | - | - |
| Electrochemistry | - | - |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | - | - |
| States of Matter: Gases and Liquids | - | - |
| Structure of Atom | - | - |
| Equilibrium | - | - |
| Hydrogen | - | - |
| Thermodynamics | - | - |
| General Introduction of P-Block Element | - | - |
| Organic Chemistry | - | - |
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | - | - |
| Redox Reactions | - | - |
| Hydrocarbons | - | - |
| Environmental Chemistry | - | - |
| Chemical Kinetics | - | - |
| Surface Chemistry | - | - |
| P-Block Elements | - | - |
| D-and F-Block Elements | - | - |
| Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers | - | - |
| Organic compounds containing Nitrogen | - | - |
| Biomolecules | - | - |
| Polymers | - | - |
| Chemistry in Everyday life | - | - |
Mathematics
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Sets and Functions | - | - |
| Algebra I and Algebra II | - | - |
| Functions and Relations | - | - |
| Vector | - | - |
| Calculus I and Calculus II | - | - |
| Linear Programming | - | - |
| Three-Dimensional Geometry | - | - |
| Statistics and Probability | - | - |
| Mathematical Reasoning | - | - |
| Coordinate Geometry | - | - |
General Science
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Class 10 Level for PMM) | - | - |
General Knowledge
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | - | - |
| General Awareness (Class 12 Level for PM, Class 10 Level for PMM/PMD) | - | - |
Quantitative Aptitude
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic Ability (Class 10 Level for PM) | - | - |
Applicable Degrees
Polytechnic Engineering (PE)
Paramedical (Matric Level - PMM)
Paramedical (Intermediate Level - PM)
Institutions accepting DCECE
Approximately 80 polytechnic colleges (46 government and 34 private)
Government Polytechnic, Patna
Government Women's Polytechnic, Patna
Government Polytechnic, Muzaffarpur
Government Polytechnic, Bhagalpur
New Government Polytechnic, Patna
Buddha Institute of Technology (BIT), Gaya
Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), Patna
Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU), Patna
CIPET Hajipur - Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology, Hajipur
Sityog Institute of Polytechnic, Aurangabad
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