JCECEB DECE LE
JCECEB Jharkhand Diploma
Exam Date: 22 Oct 2026 (Tentative)
Exam Date: 22 Oct 2026
JCECEB DECE LE Basic Information
- Application Fee:₹ 650
- Exam Conducting Body:Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECE )
- Courses:DIP ENG
- Streams:Engineering
JCECEB DECE LE 2027: Application Form, Eligibility & Exam Dates
Updated On - October 12 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 or Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination-(Lateral Entry) exam date is expected to be announced by Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board. JCECEB Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination-Lateral Entry is conducted once every year at the State Level. Candidates who have passed the intermediate vocational exam or Class 10th with 2 years of ITI are eligible to apply. Read the complete article to know more about JCECEB DECE LE 2027 important dates, application form, eligibility criteria, admit card, exam pattern, syllabus, result and counselling.
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JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Latest Update as on 12 October 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited
Checked on 12 October 2026
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 has no official notification yet; the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board is expected to release updates next year, so students should watch the JCECEB portal for the first registration notice.
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 is still awaiting its official notification from the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, so no 2027 schedule has been confirmed yet. As of today, the cycle remains at the pre-notification stage, and students should treat all dates as tentative until the board publishes the prospectus and application notice. Based on the previous-year pattern, the notification is expected in May 2027, with online registration likely to follow soon after and the exam tentatively falling in late June 2027. Applicants should regularly check the official website jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in for the first confirmed update, document requirements, and the registration link. For now, JCECEB DECE LE 2027 aspirants should prepare documents and eligibility proof in advance.
✓ Official
- Official 2027 notification not released yet — the points below are the latest available official information (2026 cycle) and will be replaced once the 2027 notice is published.
- Official updates and registration links are hosted on the JCECEB portal.
- As of 12 October 2026, the official 2027 notification has not been published.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
- Notification expected in May 2027 (tentative, based on the latest research verdict).
- Online application form expected to open between May and June 2027 (tentative).
- Entrance exam expected in late June 2027 (tentative).
- Eligibility is typically expected to include 10+2 with Science/Vocational subjects or 10th with a 2-year ITI (tentative baseline from previous cycle).
- Admission is expected to provide direct entry into the 2nd year (3rd semester) of Diploma Engineering (tentative baseline from previous cycle).
Sources: JCECEB official website
Major Changes This Year
No official change has been announced yet for JCECEB DECE LE 2027; the cycle remains unnotified, and the next expected step is the release of the 2027 notification and application schedule.
No major change has been officially announced yet for JCECEB DECE LE 2027. The board has not published the 2027 notification, so there is no confirmed update on exam pattern, dates, syllabus, eligibility, application process, or marking scheme. Based on the previous-cycle baseline, the process is expected to remain similar, with direct lateral entry into the second year of Diploma Engineering and eligibility centered on 10+2 Science/Vocational or 10th plus a 2-year ITI, but this remains tentative until the official notice is released.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has JCECEB DECE LE 2027 notification been released?
No. The official 2027 notification has not been published yet.
When is the JCECEB DECE LE 2027 notification expected?
It is expected in May 2027, but that timeline is tentative and not official.
When will the JCECEB DECE LE 2027 application form open?
The online form is likely to open between May and June 2027, but the board has not confirmed a date yet.
What is the expected exam date for JCECEB DECE LE 2027?
The exam is tentatively expected in late June 2027, subject to the official schedule.
Who conducts JCECEB DECE LE 2027?
It is conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB).
What eligibility is usually required for DECE LE?
The usual baseline is 10+2 with Science/Vocational subjects or 10th with a 2-year ITI, but students should wait for the official 2027 notice.
Where will official updates for JCECEB DECE LE 2027 be posted?
Official updates and registration links will be posted on the JCECEB portal.
Latest Updates
- The exam date for JCECEB DECE LE 2027 is expected to be announced on the official website.
- The answer key for JCECEB DECE LE 2027 is yet to be released on the official website.
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Exam Status
Candidates can check the JCECEB DECE LE 2027 exam status from the below table:
| Particulars | Status |
| Exam status | To Be Notified |
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Dates
Important Dates for JCECEB DECE LE 2027 are in the following given table:
| Events | Dates (tentative) |
| Application Form | Expected to be announced |
| Last date to apply | Expected to be announced |
| Admit card date | Expected to be announced |
| Exam Date | Expected to be announced |
| Answer key date | Expected to be announced |
| Final key | Expected to be announced |
| Result Date | Expected to be announced |
| Counselling date | Expected to be announced |
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Application Form
Below are some steps involved in filling in Jharkhand JCECEB DECE LE 2027 application form:
- The application form will be available online on the official website once the board opens the 2027 application window.
- Candidates need to fill in their personal & academic details in the application form.
- Candidates must check all the details in the application form before submitting it.
- After filling the application form, candidates must click the submit button; otherwise, the registration number will not be generated and the application form will not be submitted.
- After submitting the application form, a filled application form will be generated for candidates to review their details.
- The generated application form will contain the registration number along with the filled-in details.
- Correction facility will not be provided by the authority after submission of the application form.
- There is no need to send any hard copy of the application form by post or offline mode to the authorities, but candidates must take a printout of the filled application form for future correspondence.
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Application Fee
Mode of payment: Candidate can pay the application fee through online mode.
- The application fee can be paid using one of the following options:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net Banking
- Candidate has to pay a sum of Rs 650/- as application fee.
- The application fee will be non-refundable and non-transferable.
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants can check the eligibility of JCECEB DECE Lateral Entry 2027 through below given details:
- Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Domicile: Candidate must be a Permanent/resident of Jharkhand.
- Age Limit Criteria: Candidate of any age can apply.
- Medical Fitness certificate: A candidate must have a medical fitness certificate
- Education Qualification: Aspirant must have passed Intermediate Vocational course examination. Candidate must have studied any one of the following subjects:
- Computer Science
- Electronics Technology
- Radio TV Technician
- Automobile Engg. & Technician
- Mining Geology
- Electrical Domestic Appliances.
OR
Passed matriculation/ 10th along with any one of the following two years of ITI Trades:
- Fitter
- Turner
- Mechanist
- Motor Vehicle
- Mechanist Grinder
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- Draftsman Mechanical
- Instrument Mechanic
- Electrical
- Electrician
- Wireman
- Electroplater
- Surveyor
- Draftsman Civil
- General Electronics
- Radio & T.V.
- Consumer Electronics
- Mechanic Industrial Electronics
- Electronics Mech.
- Computer Hardware
- I.T. & E.S.M.
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the exam pattern of JCECEB DECE Lateral Entry 2027 by the below-given exam pattern.
| Mode | Offline |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 100 (50 per subject) |
| Max Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Medium | Hindi and English |
| Marking scheme | +1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer and 0.25 mark will be deducted for an incorrect response. |
| Type of questions | M.C.Q |
Candidates must carefully check the exam pattern and start preparing for their exams accordingly
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Syllabus
Syllabus - Science and Mathematics NCERT books of 10th standard.
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Preparation Tips
Jharkhand Diploma Exam Lateral Entry preparation tips are given below and can be useful for all candidates appearing for the JCECEB DECE LE 2027 examination:
- Applicants must go through the examination syllabus before they start preparing for it.
- Candidates must look up for practice sets and previous years.
- Applicants must follow proper sleep schedules as it helps to focus and concentrate.
- Having some sort of recreational activity is a must as it eases out the stress after studying for long hours.
- Before the candidates start preparing for any exam, always set a goal on when to finish particular topics/subjects.
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Admit Card
Candidates can check the details of JCECEB DECE Lateral Entry 2027 Admit card through below given details
- JCECEB DECE LE 2027 admit card will be available on the official website.
- Candidates can download the admit card through online mode.
- Applicants must check all the details printed on the admit card.
- Admit card will consist of the following details: Registration Number, Roll Number, Examination centre, other details filled by the applicant.
- In case of any correction on admit card, the candidate should immediately contact the helpline of Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board which will be available on the official website.
- Aspirants will have to bring admit card & other documents on the day of examination.
- Candidates without the admit card will not be allowed to enter the examination hall and will not be permitted to give the exam.
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Result
Candidates can check the result of JCECEB Lateral Entry 2027 through the details given below:
- The result will be available on the official website.
- Candidates can check their results and scorecard obtained.
- Candidates can find the Result column on the homepage after which you will be guided to the Result page.
- The applicant has to fill in the registration number and passwords to obtain the result.
- The result of the entrance examination would provide overall merit rank and category rank obtained by the examinees qualified for counselling.
- Qualifying candidates will proceed to the next step of counselling.
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Tiebreaker
In the case of two or more candidates will obtain equal marks in the Entrance Examination, relative merit will be determined based on the following criteria:
- Marks obtained by candidates who have passed 12the std with Science stream(with Mathematics as one subject) will be given preference.
- The second preference will be given to the candidate who has done 12th with commerce stream.
- If there is still a tie, between two candidates then higher in age, would be given preference over the younger candidate.
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Counselling
Applicants may check the JCECEB DECE LE 2027 counselling details from the below-given points:
- The candidate has to register online for the counselling process.
- Applicants have to provide their roll number and date of birth for the registration.
- After that candidate has to verify the details and proceed further.
- Candidates need to pay the counselling fee for participating in the counselling process.
- The applicant has to choose a branch and institute according to their preference.
- Seats will be allowed to the candidates according to their preferences.
JCECEB DECE LE 2027 Highlights
Candidates can check the highlights of Jharkhand DECE Lateral Entry 2027 through the details given below:
| Exam Name | JCECEB DECE LE 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) |
| Level | State-level |
| Course | Lateral entry in Diploma |
| JCECEB DECE LE Official website | http://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Exam mode | Offline |
| Exam purpose | Admission in Lateral entry in Diploma |
About Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board
Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board is a self-financed, autonomous body under State Government of Jharkhand. JCECEB was constituted under Section 85 of the Bihar Re-Constituted Act, 2000 by the Govt. vide Memo No. 374. The Government of Jharkhand has assigned the responsibility of conducting entrance examinations for admission into various Institutions in the state. Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board(J.C.E.C.E.B) is actively organizing the following entrance examinations annually (depends upon the approval granted by the respective Departments of Govt. of Jharkhand for the respective session):
| Entrance Exam Name | Valid for Admission in |
| Post-Graduate Medical Admission Test (P.G.M.A.T) | For entrance into PG / Diploma Courses. |
| Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (J.C.E.C.E.) | For admission into Engineering, M.B.B.S., Agriculture, Forestry, B.V.Sc. & A.H., Homeopathic, Ayurvedic degree Courses |
| B.Sc. Nursing (Basic & Post Basic Group) Entrance Competitive Examination (B.Sc. N.E.C.E.) | For entrance into Basic & Post-Basic Nursing Courses |
| Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (P.E.C.E.) | Entry into Polytechnic diploma courses. |
| General Nursing & Midwifery Entrance Competitive Examination (G.N.M.E.C.E.) | For admission into G.N.M. Diploma Course. |
| Diploma to Degree Entrance Competitive Examination (Dip. to Deg. E.C.E.) | For admission into 2nd Year/3rd Semester (Lateral Entry) of Engineering degree Courses. |
| Industrial Training Institute Entrance Competitive Examination (I.T.I.E.C.E.) | For entry into I.T.I. NCVT / SCVT approved Courses |
| Vocational / I.T.I. to Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination (Voc. / I.T.I. to Dip.E.C.E.) | For admission into 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) of Polytechnic Diploma Courses |
| Para Medical Entrance Competitive Examination (P.M.E.C.E.) | For entrance into Diploma in Pharmacy, Various Diploma and Certificate Para-Medical Courses & Certificate course in Dresser. |
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JCECEB DECE LE Important Dates
| Title | Dates |
|---|---|
| Form Date 2022 | 16 Aug - 31 Aug 2027 (Tentative) |
| Admit card 2022 | 18 Oct 2023 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date 2027 | 22 Oct 2026 (Tentative) |
| Result 2027 | 02 Nov 2026 (Tentative) |
JCECEB Jharkhand Diploma Exam Pattern
Paper 1
Exam Duration:
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Total Marks:
100
Question Paper Type :
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Negative Marking:
Yes
NOTE:0.25 marks will be deducted
S.No | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 100 | 1 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Form Start Date:
16 Aug 2027
Form End Date:
31 Aug 2027
The forms will open on 16 Aug 2027
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Examination Date (Online):
22 Oct 2026
Application Fees:
₹ 650
Comments
4 comments
Hello Sir/Mam, I have one question related to lateral entry examination for engineering. I have done my diploma in Mechanical branch, can I change my subject to 'Computer Science' for engineering.
Hello Sir/Mam, I have one question related to lateral entry examination for engineering. I have done my diploma in Mechanical branch, can I change my subject to 'Computer Science' for engineering.
In 2021 the question asked from where 10th or 12th
Hello Sir/Mam, I have one question related to lateral entry examination for engineering. I have done my diploma in Mechanical branch, can I change my subject to 'Computer Science' for engineering.