The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has extended the registration deadline for the DElEd Joint Entrance Examination. Candidates can now apply for the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) programme until January 9 . This extension provides additional time for applicants seeking admission to the 30,750 available seats across teacher training institutes in Bihar. The registration process is fully online.
Application Window and Fees
The online application form for BSEB DElEd 2026 is available on the official website, bsebdeled.com. Previously, the application and examination fee window closed on December 24, 2025. This extension offers a new opportunity for prospective students who missed the earlier deadline.
Applicants must pay a non-refundable registration fee. The fee structure varies based on the candidate’s category. Payment must be completed as part of the online application process.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, BC, EBC | Rs 960 |
| SC, ST, PwD | Rs 760 |
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must meet specific academic and age criteria to apply for the DElEd entrance examination. General category applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks. A relaxed minimum of 45% marks applies to candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories.
Candidates from the Urdu language stream are also eligible if they have passed the Maulvi examination, which is equivalent to Class 10, with a minimum of 50% marks. This provision ensures inclusivity for diverse educational backgrounds.
Applicants must be at least 17 years old on the first day of the admission year. Certain qualifications render candidates ineligible. Polytechnic or ITI qualifications do not qualify for this program, unless the candidate has also completed vocational Class 10+12, Madhyamik, or Intermediate exams. Adherence to these criteria is mandatory for application submission.
How to Apply
The application process for the BSEB DElEd 2026 entrance exam is straightforward and conducted entirely online. Candidates should follow these steps carefully to ensure a successful submission.
- Visit the Bihar School Examination Board’s official website at bsebdeled.com .
- Locate and click on the specific link titled “Apply for D.El.Ed Entrance Exam – 2026.”
- Complete the online application form by accurately providing all required personal and academic information.
- Proceed to the payment gateway to pay the specified application fee based on the candidate’s category.
- Submit the completed application form. Print a copy of the submission confirmation for future reference and record-keeping.
Entrance Exam and Selection Process
Candidates must achieve minimum qualifying marks in the entrance examination to be considered for admission. Unreserved candidates need to score at least 35%. Reserved category candidates, including SC, ST, and PwD, require a minimum of 30% to qualify for the exam.
Final selection for the DElEd programme will be based on a comprehensive merit list. This list will integrate the scores obtained in the entrance examination with the institutional preferences submitted by individual candidates. Admissions will be allocated competitively based on these combined factors.