Jharkhand Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) 2026, conducted by Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), serves as the gateway for admission to diploma courses in engineering and non-engineering fields across government and private polytechnic institutes in Jharkhand. This state-level exam targets Class 10 passed students seeking practical technical education. With around 11,000 seats available, PECE offers opportunities in branches like Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Computer Science, and Mining Engineering. The exam follows an offline OMR-based format based on Class 10 syllabus in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
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Jharkhand PECE 2026 Important Dates
JCECEB releases the official notification for PECE 2026 in early 2026. Candidates should monitor the official website for updates. Based on previous trends and tentative schedules, key dates include:
Release of Notification and Application Form: March 2026
Last Date to Submit Application: April 2026
Admit Card Release: First week of May 2026
Exam Date: May 2026 (Offline mode)
Answer Key Release: May 2026
Result Declaration: June/July 2026
Counselling Registration and Choice Filling: July-August 2026
Seat Allotment Rounds: Multiple rounds including spot admissions
Exact dates will appear on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and polycet.jceceb.org.in.
Jharkhand Polytechnic 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet these requirements to apply for PECE 2026:
Nationality: Indian citizen with Jharkhand domicile (required for state quota seats in government institutes).
Educational Qualification: Passed Class 10 or equivalent from a recognized board with minimum required marks.
Subjects: Must have studied Mathematics and Science in Class 10.
Age Limit: No upper age limit except for Mining Engineering branch (minimum 17 years as on 1st July 2026).
Medical Fitness: Required, especially for certain branches.
Appearing candidates in Class 10 can apply provisionally but must pass before counselling.
Jharkhand PECE 2026 Application Form and Fees
JCECEB releases the application form online at polycet.jceceb.org.in. Steps include:
Register with basic details.
Fill personal, educational, and contact information.
Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Application Fee:
General/BC-I/BC-II: Rs. 650
SC/ST/Female: Rs. 325
Correction window may open briefly after submission.
Jharkhand Polytechnic 2026 Exam Pattern
PECE conducts offline as a pen-and-paper test.
Parameter
Details
Mode
Offline (OMR-based)
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Total Questions
150 MCQs
Subjects
Physics (50), Chemistry (50), Mathematics (50)
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect
Medium
English and Hindi
Questions follow Class 10 level difficulty.
Jharkhand PECE 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus covers Class 10 topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Physics: Speed, Force, Energy, Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, Heat, Light, Microscope.
Chemistry: Periodic Classification, Acids/Bases/Salts, Metals/Non-metals, Hydrocarbons, Chemical Bonding.
Mathematics: Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistics.
Official syllabus PDF releases on the JCECEB website.
Jharkhand Polytechnic 2026 Preparation Tips
Focus on Class 10 NCERT books. Practice previous year papers and mock tests. Manage time during the exam due to negative marking. Prioritize high-weightage topics like Mechanics in Physics, Organic Chemistry, and Algebra in Mathematics.
Jharkhand PECE 2026 Admit Card and Exam Centres
Admit card downloads from the official website using login credentials. It includes exam centre details. Centres include Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Dumka, Hazaribagh, and others.
Jharkhand Polytechnic 2026 Result and Merit List
JCECEB declares results online as merit lists with CML (Combined Merit List) and category ranks. Tie-breakers use higher Mathematics marks, then Physics, then age.
Jharkhand PECE Previous Year Cutoff Trends
Cutoff ranks vary by institute, branch, and category. Government colleges like Government Polytechnic Ranchi, Dhanbad, and Khutri demand higher ranks. In recent years, top branches like Computer Science and Mechanical closed within top 2000-3000 CML ranks for general category.
Previous year approximate CML rank ranges for popular branches (General Category):
Branch/Institute
Round 1 Closing Rank (Approx)
Round 2 Closing Rank (Approx)
Last Round (Approx)
Computer Science (Govt Polytechnic Ranchi)
500-1500
1500-2500
3000-4000
Mechanical Engineering (Govt Polytechnic Dhanbad)
1000-2000
2000-3500
4000-6000
Civil Engineering (Govt Polytechnic Adityapur)
1500-3000
3000-5000
6000-8000
Electrical Engineering (Govt Polytechnic Khutri)
800-2000
2000-4000
5000-7000
Reserved categories (SC/ST/BC) see lower closing ranks. Check official counselling PDFs for exact data.
Jharkhand Polytechnic Previous Year Question Papers
Practicing previous papers improves speed and accuracy. Download from official sources or reliable platforms like jharupdate.com or collegedunia.com. Papers from 2018-2025 cover similar patterns.
Jharkhand PECE 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment
Counselling conducts online in multiple rounds. Register, pay fee (Rs. 400 General, Rs. 250 Reserved), fill choices, and lock them. Seat allotment bases on rank, choices, and availability. Report to allotted institute for document verification and admission.
Total Seats: Approximately 11,230 across government and private institutes.
Trends from 2025: High demand for Computer Science and Electronics branches; many seats filled in first two rounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for admission to government polytechnic institutes under state quota. Private institutes may have management seats without domicile requirement.
No specific percentage mentioned, but passing Class 10 with Mathematics and Science is essential.
Yes, provisionally, but you must pass before counselling.
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Government Polytechnic Ranchi, Dhanbad, Adityapur, Khutri, Latehar, and Women's Polytechnic Ranchi rank among the best for infrastructure and placements.
Around 11,000–11,500 seats in engineering diploma courses across institutes.
NCERT Class 10 books, Arihant Jharkhand Polytechnic guide, and previous year papers.
No, electronic devices are prohibited.
JCECEB provides a window to raise objections online with a fee after the provisional answer key is released.
Restrictions may apply as per institute rules; candidates should check the official brochure.
Rs. 400 for General/BC candidates and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/Female candidates.
The notification is expected in March 2026 on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
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