Bihar D.El.Ed Counseling 2026-28: First Merit List, Govt College Cut-Off & Choice Filling

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially announced the results for the Bihar D.El.Ed Joint Entrance Exam 2026 on August 5, 2026. This year, out of 2,23,835 students, around 1,65,609 candidates successfully qualified, recording a brilliant pass percentage of 73.99%. Now, all qualified students are waiting for the most important step: Bihar D.El.Ed Counseling 2026.

If you wish to become a primary or upper-primary teacher in Bihar, securing a seat in a Sarkari (Government) College like DIET or PTEC is a dream for many due to low fees and high-quality training. In this complete guide, we will explain the step-by-step choice filling process, admission fees, required documents, and the detailed district-wise government college cut-off marks for the 2026-28 session.

Bihar D.El.Ed Counseling 2026-28: Quick Overview

Before jumping into the counseling steps, here is a quick summary of the D.El.Ed admission process for the 2026 session.

Important Details	Information
Exam Name	Bihar D.El.Ed Entrance Exam 2026
Conducting Body	BSEB, Patna
Total Seats Available	Around 30,750 Seats (Approx. 9,100 Govt Seats)
Total Colleges	306 Colleges (60 Govt & 246 Private)
Counseling Process	Online Choice Filling
Admission Basis	First Merit List, Second List, Third List & Spot Round
Official Website	bsebdeled.com

How to Apply for Bihar D.El.Ed Counseling 2026

The BSEB counseling process is 100% online. You must register and fill out your college preferences carefully. Follow these simple steps to complete your Bihar D.El.Ed choice filling:

Step 1: Online Registration: Visit the official portal bsebdeled.com. Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth.
Step 2: Pay the Counseling Fee: Pay the non-refundable registration fee online. The fee is Rs. 500 for UR/BC/EBC candidates and Rs. 350 for SC/ST/Divyang candidates.
Step 3: College Choice Filling: This is the most important step. A list of government and private colleges will appear. Select your preferred colleges. Pro Tip: Always keep Government DIET and PTEC colleges at the top of your list to increase your chances of a Sarkari seat.
Step 4: Lock Your Choices: After arranging the colleges, review them and click on the “Lock Choices” button before the deadline.
Step 5: Download Intimation Letter: Once BSEB publishes the First Merit List, check your dashboard. If a seat is allotted, download the Intimation Letter (Allotment Letter).
Step 6: Document Verification: Visit your allotted college on the given date with all original documents and the admission fee to confirm your admission.

Sarkari vs Private College Fee Structure

There is a massive difference between the fees of Government and Private D.El.Ed colleges in Bihar. Government colleges are heavily subsidized by the state.

College Type	1st Year Fee	2nd Year Fee	Total Course Fee
Government Colleges (DIET/PTEC)	Approx. Rs. 11,500	Approx. Rs. 8,500	Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 24,000
Private D.El.Ed Colleges	Max Rs. 60,000	Max Rs. 60,000	Max Rs. 1,20,000

Note: Students from SC/ST and Divyang categories get extra financial relaxation in government institutions.

Documents Required for Bihar D.El.Ed Admission

If your name appears in the First Merit List, you must carry the following documents (original + 2 photocopies) to the allotted college for verification:

Bihar D.El.Ed 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
Seat Allotment Letter (Intimation Letter)
Class 10th (Matric) Marksheet and Passing Certificate
Class 12th (Inter) Marksheet and Passing Certificate
College Leaving Certificate (CLC) or Transfer Certificate (TC) (Original)
Character Certificate
Caste Certificate (For OBC/EBC/SC/ST candidates)
Residential/Domicile Certificate (Niwas Praman Patra)
Medical Fitness Certificate (If applicable)
5 Passport Size Color Photographs
Aadhar Card (For ID proof)

District-Wise Government College List & Previous Year Cut-Off

To help you with smart choice filling, we have created a master table containing all 62 Government Colleges, their total seats, and the expected Unreserved (General) Cut-off Marks based on the 2025 First Merit List trends. (Reserved category cut-offs are generally 5 to 12 marks lower than the UR category).

S.No	District	Government College Name (DIET/PTEC)	Total Seats	Expected Science Cut-off	Expected Arts Cut-off
1	Purnea	DIET, Shree Nagar	150	81.98	69.16
2	Araria	DIET, Forbesganj	50	79.43	70.45
3	Kishanganj	DIET	200	82.66	73.40
4	Katihar	Mahatma Gandhi DIET, Tikapatti	150	83.75	69.57
5	Katihar	BIET, Musapur	100	80.45	69.19
6	Munger	DIET, Purabsarai	100	79.03	72.28
7	Munger	PTEC, Haweli Kharagpur	150	77.69	70.29
8	Lakhisarai	DIET	200	82.05	72.54
9	Sheikhpura	DIET	150	79.04	72.83
10	Khagaria	DIET, Ramganj, Sansarpur	150	83.17	69.04
11	Begusarai	DIET, Shahpur	150	83.14	73.54
12	Begusarai	PTEC, Bishnupur	150	79.88	70.01
13	Bhagalpur	DIET	150	84.20	71.19
14	Bhagalpur	PTEC, Nagarpara	150	78.15	69.63
15	Bhagalpur	PTEC, Phulwaria	150	83.43	72.92
16	Banka	DIET	150	83.15	73.74
17	Madhepura	DIET	200	81.25	75.33
18	Madhepura	PTEC, Sukhasan Manhara	200	80.15	72.59
19	Muzaffarpur	DIET, Rambagh	200	83.31	73.02
20	Muzaffarpur	PTEC, Chandwara	150	83.53	72.75
21	Muzaffarpur	PTEC, Patahi	200	82.43	69.30
22	Muzaffarpur	PTEC, Pokhraira	250	79.10	70.88
23	Sitamarhi	DIET, Dumra	100	78.06	70.51
24	Vaishali	DIET, Dighi	200	78.21	70.81
25	Vaishali	PTEC, Surhattha, Hajipur	150	81.95	71.37
26	West Champaran	DIET, Kumarbagh, Bettiah	150	80.09	70.36
27	West Champaran	BIET, Balmiki Nagar	50	79.37	75.09
28	West Champaran	St. Teresa’s PTEC, Bettiah	50	82.04	72.96
29	East Champaran	DIET, Motihari	200	78.70	73.74
30	East Champaran	BIET, Dariyapur	100	78.64	71.47
31	Sheohar	DIET	100	84.43	73.16
32	Darbhanga	DIET, Quilaghat	150	81.40	73.45
33	Darbhanga	BIET, Madhopatti	200	83.40	74.04
34	Madhubani	DIET, Narar	100	79.10	69.21
35	Madhubani	PTEC, Ghoghardiha	150	79.71	70.74
36	Samastipur	DIET, Pusa	150	78.98	75.13
37	Samastipur	PTEC, Rampur Jalalpur	200	83.63	71.05
38	Samastipur	PTEC, Sahpur Patori	50	82.09	71.57
39	Patna	DIET, Bikram	200	83.90	71.98
40	Patna	B.N.R. Training College, Gulzarbagh	100	79.35	70.60
41	Patna	PTEC, Barh	150	81.43	70.71
42	Patna	PTEC, Lakhanchand, Mokamaghat	200	81.59	74.84
43	Patna	PTEC, Mahendru	150	80.30	70.43
44	Patna	PTEC, Masaurhi	200	84.48	72.31
45	Nalanda	DIET, Noorsarai, Biharsharif	150	78.14	69.31
46	Bhojpur	DIET, Pirouta	200	78.27	73.08
47	Bhojpur	PTEC, Bihiya	200	83.04	71.74
48	Rohtas	DIET, Fazalganj, Sasaram	150	77.94	71.48
49	Rohtas	PTEC, Sasaram	50	84.47	72.44
50	Buxar	DIET, Dumraon	100	84.30	74.60
51	Kaimur	DIET, Mohania	100	77.58	73.68
52	Gaya	DIET	200	82.27	72.49
53	Gaya	PTEC, Sherghati	100	79.37	73.17
54	Nawada	DIET	150	78.28	71.83
55	Aurangabad	DIET, Tarar	150	80.68	75.20
56	Aurangabad	PTEC, Shahpur	150	83.63	70.71
57	Saran	DIET, Sonpur	200	81.00	70.16
58	Saran	PTEC, Bangra	100	83.89	74.66
59	Siwan	DIET	200	79.59	73.15
60	Siwan	PTEC	200	81.76	69.99
61	Siwan	Bhagawan Budh PTEC, Maharaj Ganj	100	82.84	72.51
62	Gopalganj	DIET, Thawe	150	82.95	72.45

6. Important Direct Links

Keep these official links handy to quickly navigate the counseling process without any hassle.

Important Action / Event	Official Direct Link
Bihar D.El.Ed Official Website	bsebdeled.com
Check Entrance Exam Result 2026	Click Here for Scorecard
Apply For Online Counseling	Registration Link (Active Soon)
Download First Merit List 2026	Merit List Link (Available Soon)

Conclusion

The Bihar D.El.Ed Counseling 2026 is highly competitive, especially for the 9,100 government seats. It is crucial to fill out maximum college choices and lock them correctly before the final date. If you do not get a seat in the First Merit List, do not panic. You can utilize the Slide-Up Process or wait for the second list, third list, and the final Spot Admission Round. Keep your original documents ready and visit the official website daily for new updates.

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