Name Of PostJharkhand Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) 2026 - Result
Post Date / Update22 July 2026
Short InformationPECE 2026 written exam is over; JCECEB has not yet declared the result, answer key, or merit list.

Short Information

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) conducted the Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) 2026 on 12 July 2026 for admission to Diploma/Polytechnic courses across Jharkhand. Lakhs of Class 10-passed candidates from the state appeared for this exam, and many are now searching for the PECE 2026 result, answer key, and merit list. As of today, JCECEB has not yet published the answer key, result, or merit list on its official portal. This article explains the current status directly from the official JCECEB candidate portal, along with the exam timeline and pattern, so you know exactly what to expect next.

Important Highlights

Field Details
Organization Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB)
Exam Name Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) 2026
Purpose Admission to Diploma/Polytechnic courses in Jharkhand
Exam Mode Offline, OMR-based
Category State Government (Jharkhand)
Official Website jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in / polycet.jceceb.org.in

Important Dates

Event Date
Online application start 19 May 2026
Original application deadline 22 June 2026
Application correction window 23 June 2026 to 24 June 2026 (23:59)
Application/exam date extension notice 10 June 2026
Written exam (PECE 2026) 12 July 2026 (Sunday), 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Answer Key Not yet released (as of 22 July 2026)
Result / Merit List Not yet declared (as of 22 July 2026)

Exam Pattern

PECE follows a consistent, well-established pattern across years:

Detail Value
Mode Offline (OMR sheet based)
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Total Questions 150 (50 per subject)
Total Marks 150
Marking Scheme +1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer
Duration 2 hours 30 minutes

Note: These figures reflect the exam's standard, consistently-followed pattern. Candidates should verify exact details for this cycle against the official prospectus on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.

What Happens Next

Based on JCECEB's usual process, the sequence after the written exam is:

  1. Publication of the provisional answer key on the official portal.
  2. An objection/challenge window for candidates to raise concerns about specific questions.
  3. Publication of the final answer key.
  4. Declaration of the result along with the merit list (state rank and category rank).
  5. Counselling rounds for seat allotment in polytechnic institutes across Jharkhand.

JCECEB has not announced specific dates for any of these steps yet. This article will need to be updated once an official date is announced.

How to Check PECE 2026 Result (Once Declared)

  1. Visit the official portal: polycet.jceceb.org.in or jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
  2. Look for the "PECE 2026 Result" or "Merit List" link once it is published.
  3. Log in using your application number and password/date of birth (login-based access, as used for admit card download).
  4. Your scorecard will typically show your name, roll number, category, section-wise marks, total marks, and rank.
  5. Download and save your result/scorecard for the counselling process.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Has the Jharkhand Polytechnic (PECE) 2026 result been declared? No. As of 22 July 2026, JCECEB has not published the result, answer key, or merit list.

Q2. When was the PECE 2026 exam conducted? The written exam was held on 12 July 2026 (Sunday), from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Q3. Where will the PECE 2026 result be published? It will be published on the official JCECEB portals: jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and polycet.jceceb.org.in.

Q4. What is the exam pattern for PECE? 150 MCQs (150 marks) covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (50 marks each), with +1 for a correct answer and -0.25 for a wrong answer, in a 2.5-hour offline OMR exam.

Q5. Will there be an answer key before the result? Based on JCECEB's usual process, a provisional answer key with an objection window is typically published before the final result, though no dates have been announced yet for 2026.

Q6. What is PECE used for? PECE is the entrance exam for admission to Diploma/Polytechnic courses in government and private polytechnic institutes across Jharkhand.

Q7. Was the PECE 2026 exam date changed? Yes, JCECEB issued a notice on 10 June 2026 extending the online application deadline and the entrance exam date.

Q8. How can I stay updated on the PECE 2026 result date? Keep checking the official JCECEB portal regularly, as no official result date has been announced yet.