Darbhanga College Of Engineering (DCE), established in 2008, is a government engineering institute located in Bihar and affiliated to Bihar Engineering University (BEU), Patna. The college offers B.Tech and M.Tech programs with an annual intake of ~390 seats for B.Tech and 30 seats for M.Tech. Admissions are primarily through JEE Main and BCECE for undergraduate courses, with typical cutoffs in the 85–92 percentile range. The total B.Tech fee is approximately INR 1.17 lakh for the first year, and the application process usually opens between April–June each year.
Darbhanga College Of Engineering Admission Deadlines
Admission cycles at Darbhanga College Of Engineering are closely aligned with national and state-level entrance exams. The JEE Main 2026 registration is expected to begin in November 2025, while BCECE applications typically open in April and close by June. For M.Tech admissions, the GATE 2026 application deadline without late fee is September 28, 2025, with exams scheduled in February 2026. Counseling and seat allotment for B.Tech generally occur in June–July each year.
Event | Key Dates (2025–26) |
JEE Main Registration (Session 1) | November 2025 |
BCECE Application Window | April–June 2025 |
GATE Application Deadline (PG) | September 28, 2025 |
GATE Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
B.Tech Counseling & Seat Allotment | June–July 2025 |
Darbhanga College Of Engineering UG Admission
Undergraduate admissions at Darbhanga College Of Engineering are offered in B.Tech across multiple specializations, with a total intake of ~390 seats. Applicants must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and qualify through JEE Main or BCECE. The typical cutoff percentile for JEE Main is in the 85–92 percentile band. The annual tuition fee for B.Tech is around INR 1.17 lakh for the first year, and lateral entry is available for diploma holders with 12 seats per branch.
Course | Specializations | Seats | Eligibility | Selection Process | First-Year Fee (INR) |
B.Tech |
| ~390 (total) | 10+2 (PCM), 45% marks | JEE Main/BCECE + Counseling | 1,17,000 |
B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | All branches | 12/branch | Diploma in Engg. | BCECE (LE) | 1,17,000 |
Darbhanga College Of Engineering PG Admission
Postgraduate admissions at Darbhanga College Of Engineering are available in M.Tech programs, with an annual intake of 30 seats. Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech degree in a relevant discipline and typically qualify through the GATE exam. The application deadline for GATE 2026 is September 28, 2025, and the program duration is 2 years. The total fee for M.Tech is approximately INR 1.2–1.5 lakh for the entire course.
Course | Specializations | Seats | Eligibility | Selection Process | Total Fee (INR) |
M.Tech | Engineering (various) | 30 | B.E./B.Tech in relevant field | GATE + Counseling | 1,20,000–1,50,000 |
Darbhanga College Of Engineering PhD Admission
PhD admissions at Darbhanga College Of Engineering are limited, with most research opportunities coordinated through the parent university. Applicants typically require a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology and must qualify through a university-level entrance test or GATE/NET. The number of seats and specializations available for PhD are NA due to limited or evolving offerings as of 2025. Application windows and fees are determined by the university's research cell.
Course | Specializations | Seats | Eligibility | Selection Process | Total Fee (INR) |
PhD | NA | NA | Master’s in Engg./Tech. | GATE/NET/University Test | NA |
Darbhanga College Of Engineering Application Process
Applications to Darbhanga College Of Engineering are submitted online through the respective exam portals: JEE Main (NTA) for B.Tech, BCECE Board for state quota seats and lateral entry, and GATE for M.Tech. The application fee ranges from INR 1,000–1,200 depending on the exam and category. Required documents include academic transcripts, entrance exam scorecards, and category certificates (if applicable). Counseling and seat allotment are conducted online, with document verification at the institute.
Register on the official exam portal (JEE Main/BCECE/GATE).
Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
Upload scanned documents and photograph.
Pay the application fee online (INR 1,000–1,200).
Participate in counseling and seat allotment after results.
Step | Details |
Registration | Via JEE Main/BCECE/GATE portals |
Application Fee | INR 1,000–1,200 |
Documents Required | 10th & 12th marksheets, photo, signature, exam scorecard, category certificate |
Mode | Online |
Counseling | Online (BCECE/BEU) |
