BCECE LE 2026 Choice Filling Deadline Extended to July 23; Complete Preference Locking Online
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released a new notice about counseling.
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released a new notice about counseling. The choice-filling period for the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Lateral Entry (BCECE LE) 2026 now ends on July 23, 2026. Candidates must lock their preferences on the official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, before this date. The board issued Advisory No. BCECEB(BCECE[LE])-2026/08 on July 17, 2026. The original deadline for choice filling was July 21, 2026. This two-day extension is specifically for lateral entry engineering counseling.
BCECE LE 2026 Counselling Important Dates
| Event | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Choice filling opened | July 13, 2026 |
| Last date for choice filling | July 23, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment | July 25, 2026 |
| Round 1 reporting at institute | July 28 to 30, 2026 |
| Round 2 seat allotment | August 6, 2026 |
| Round 2 reporting at institute | August 9 to 10, 2026 |
Source: @bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
Who is eligible for BCECE LE 2026 counseling?
Only those who have qualified in BCECE LE 2026 are eligible to take part in the counseling. They must have a valid rank card issued by BCECEB. The available seats are for admission into the second year of engineering courses. Participating institutes include Bihar government engineering colleges. The Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Women’s Institute of Technology, Darbhanga, is also involved in the counseling process.
How to fill in choices for BCECE LE 2026 counseling?
Candidates should carefully follow these steps to avoid any mistakes before locking their preferences.
- Visit the official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Log in using your BCECE LE 2026 application login details.
- Select your preferred colleges and engineering branches from the list provided.
- Arrange the choices in the order of your actual preference.
- Review the ranked list thoroughly before locking.
- Lock your choices using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
The board considers choice locking a one-time action. Candidates who miss the July 23, 2026 deadline will not be considered for the first round of seat allotment.
Action plan for candidates
- Log in to bceceboard.bihar.gov.in before July 23, 2026.
- Look through all available engineering colleges and branch options.
- Rank your choices in the order of your real preference.
- Check the ranked list one last time before locking.
- Use the OTP sent to your registered number to lock your choices.
- Save or print the locked choice sheet for future reference.