PECE 2025 Result Out: Jharkhand Polytechnic Online Counselling Schedule, Dates and Process

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released the PECE 2025 results, conducted on May 18, 2025, along with the complete schedule for online counselling for admission into diploma engineering and Tool & Die Making courses across government, PPP-mode, and private polytechnic institutes in Jharkhand.

Candidates can download their results and scanned OMR sheets from the official website, and participate in e-Counselling beginning July 3, 2025. The counselling will be held in three rounds, with detailed schedules, fees, and seat allotment procedures outlined by JCECEB.

Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) – 2025: Results and Online Counselling

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has officially declared the results and online counselling schedule for the Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) – 2025. In this article we will guide you through the result announcement, e-counselling process, schedule, and all relevant details needed for smooth participation in the admission procedure.

Examination Result

The PECE-2025 examination was conducted on May 18, 2025. Candidates can now download their results from the “Result Column” on the JCECEB homepage.

To maintain transparency, scanned copies of OMR answer sheets will be available from July 3, 2025. Moreover, the official answer keys for all four sets of question papers were published on May 20, 2025, and were open for objection submission until May 23, 2025. Following expert review, revised/final answer keys are now available online.

Admission and Seat Allotment Process

Admission to various diploma engineering programs in Jharkhand will be strictly through the online counselling (e-Counselling) process. The counselling is applicable for:

• Government Polytechnic Institutes (including women’s polytechnics)
• PPP mode polytechnic institutes
• Non-Government Polytechnic Institutes
• Tool & Die Making Courses at:
  • Jharkhand Government Mini Tool Room & Training Centre, Ranchi
  • Government Tool Room & Training Centre, Dumka

All seat allocations will be conducted online, based on candidate merit and preferences.

👉 Important: The seat matrix (institute-wise, category-wise, quota-wise) can be downloaded from the “Download Column” on the JCECEB homepage.

Candidates in the merit list with positive marks are eligible to register online and select their desired branches/institutes via the “Online Counselling for Admission in Polytechnic-2025” link. There is no limit on the number of choices, so students are encouraged to opt for maximum possible preferences.

Counselling Schedule (Round-wise)

1st Round of Online Counselling

2nd Round of Online Counselling

3rd and Final Round of Online Counselling

Counselling and Admission Fee Details

Counselling Fee (Non-refundable)

Partial Admission Fee (Mandatory for Seat Allotment)

A partial admission fee of ₹1,000 must be paid online to download the seat allotment letter. If the candidate takes admission, this amount will be adjusted against the tuition fee. Otherwise, the amount will be forfeited.

Note from AUBSP: This fee is a crucial part of securing your admission and should be treated as a confirmation of your intent.

Participation in Subsequent Counselling Rounds

Second Round: All candidates (whether allotted or not, admitted or not) from the first round can participate. If a new seat is allotted, previous admission will be cancelled and the new seat must be accepted.

Third Round: Open to all candidates from first and second rounds. Allotment of a new seat will again result in automatic cancellation of earlier admissions.

Note: Candidates admitted in earlier rounds do not need to pay the partial admission fee again.

If reserved category seats remain unfilled in the third round due to lack of candidates, they will be regulated as per the government norms issued by the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms, and Rajbhasha, Jharkhand.

Failure to take admission within the prescribed dates will result in automatic cancellation of the allotment.

FAQs on PECE 2025 Result

What is PECE 2025?
PECE 2025 refers to the Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) for admission into diploma engineering and related technical programs in Jharkhand.

When was the PECE 2025 exam conducted?
The PECE 2025 exam was held on May 18, 2025 (Sunday).

Where can I check the PECE 2025 result?
You can check and download the result from the “Result Column” on the homepage of the JCECEB website: http://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.

Are OMR answer sheets available for PECE 2025?
Yes, scanned copies of OMR answer sheets will be available for download from July 3, 2025, on the JCECEB website.

Were answer keys for PECE 2025 published?
Yes, answer keys for all four sets were published on May 20, 2025, and objections were accepted until May 23, 2025. Final revised keys are now available online.

What is the mode of PECE 2025 counselling?
The counselling will be conducted online through e-Counselling.

Who is eligible for PECE 2025 e-Counselling?
Candidates who are on the merit list and have scored positive marks in the PECE 2025 exam are eligible for counselling.

Is there a limit to the number of choices during counselling?
No, candidates can fill as many choices (branches/institutes) as they wish during choice filling.

When does the first round of counselling start?
The first round of online counselling starts on July 3, 2025.

What is the last date for first round choice filling?
The last date for choice filling in the first round is July 8, 2025.

Can I edit my choices after submitting them?
Yes, you can edit your filled choices on July 9 and July 10, 2025.

When will the seat allotment result for the first round be published?
The first round seat allotment list will be published on July 13, 2025.

When can I download the seat allotment letter for the first round?
Provisional allotment letters can be downloaded from July 14 to July 19, 2025.

What are the dates for document verification and admission in the first round?
Document verification and admission will take place from July 14 to July 19, 2025.

When does the second round of counselling begin?
The second round starts with the display of vacant seats on July 21, 2025, and choice filling also begins on the same day.

When is the second round seat allotment result declared?
The seat allotment result for the second round will be published on July 27, 2025.

What are the dates for the third round of counselling?
The third round starts on August 3, 2025, and ends with document verification and admission by August 11, 2025.

What is the counselling fee for PECE 2025?
The counselling fee is ₹400 for General/EWS/BC-I/BC-II candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/Female candidates of all categories.

How can I pay the counselling fee?
The counselling fee must be paid online through a Payment Gateway using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.

What is the partial admission fee and why is it required?
A partial admission fee of ₹1,000 must be paid to download the seat allotment letter. It is adjusted against tuition fees if admission is taken; otherwise, it is forfeited.

Do I need to pay the partial admission fee again in later rounds?
No, if you have already paid the partial admission fee in a previous round, you are not required to pay it again in subsequent rounds.

Can I participate in the second round if I was allotted a seat in the first round?
Yes, you can participate. If allotted a new seat, the earlier admission will be automatically canceled.

Can I participate in the third round if I participated in the first and second rounds?
Yes, you can participate in all three rounds regardless of your previous allotment or admission status.

What happens if I don’t take admission after seat allotment?
If you fail to take admission by the specified deadline, your seat will be automatically canceled.

How will vacant reserved category seats be managed in the final round?
If reserved seats remain vacant due to a lack of candidates, they will be regulated as per government rules issued by the Jharkhand Personnel Department.

Where can I find the seat matrix for PECE 2025?
The detailed seat matrix is available in the “Download Column” on the JCECEB homepage.

Is it necessary to read the PECE 2025 guidelines before counselling?
Yes, it is mandatory to read the PECE-2025 counselling guidelines before participating in the online counselling.

Who conducts PECE 2025?
The exam is conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB).

Which institutes are covered under PECE 2025 counselling?
Counselling includes Government, PPP-mode, and Non-Government Polytechnic Institutes and Tool & Die Institutes in Jharkhand.

What if I need help or have queries regarding PECE 2025 counselling?
You can visit the official JCECEB website or contact them via email or phone as listed on their website.