The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the Bihar DElEd 3rd merit list 2026 along with the round-3 cut-off list and college allotment letters for the 2026–28 session. Candidates who filled the Common Application Form (CAF) during counselling can now log in at bsebdeled.com with their application number and date of birth to see the institute allotted to them, download the allotment letter and complete admission within the round-3 window.
Quick Answer
The 3rd selection list was released on 12 September 2026. Round-3 admission runs from 12 to 15 September 2026, and training institutes update their final seat status by 16 September 2026. Login at bsebdeled.com with your application number / roll number and date of birth to download the merit list and allotment letter.
Bihar BSEB DElEd 3rd Merit List 2026 – Overview
Every round of DElEd counselling in Bihar works on a merit-cum-choice model. Your position is decided by your merit, and the institute is decided by the order of the choices you locked in the CAF. Because of this, a candidate with slightly lower merit can still receive a better institute if they filled more choices and filled them in a realistic order.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), DElEd counselling cell |
| Course | Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), 2-year programme |
| Session | 2026–28 |
| Admission basis | Merit-cum-choice allotment using the entrance/qualifying merit and CAF options |
| Counselling registration | 10 August 2026 to 24 August 2026 |
| 3rd merit list status | Released on 12 September 2026 |
| Round-3 admission | 12 September 2026 to 15 September 2026 |
| Mode | Online (allotment letter and cut-off list are downloadable PDFs) |
| Official portal | bsebdeled.com |
Bihar DElEd 2026 Counselling – Important Dates
Third-round dates are the ones that matter right now. If you were allotted a seat in round 3 you must report to that institute and complete admission on or before 15 September 2026, otherwise the allotment is cancelled and the seat is released back to the institute for the next round.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| CAF / counselling registration | 10 – 24 August |
| Round 1 selection list | 27 August |
| Round 1 admission | 27 – 31 August |
| Round 2 selection list | 5 September |
| Round 2 admission | 5 – 8 September |
| Round 3 (3rd) selection list | 12 September |
| Round 3 admission | 12 – 15 September |
| Final seat update by institutes | 16 September |
| Regular rounds | Completed through Round 3 |
| Spot round status | Official Spot Round notice dated 16 September 2026; check the live portal for the current wait-list/admission status |
Seat Availability – Government vs Private Institutes
Seat numbers are indicative and the counselling portal is the final authority — institutes update their seat matrix after every round, so seats released by non-reporting candidates in earlier rounds become available again.
| Type of institute | Number of institutes (approx.) | Seats (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Government training institutes | 60 | 9,100 |
| Private affiliated institutes | 246 | 21,700 |
| Total | 306 | 30,800 |
How to Download the Bihar DElEd 3rd Merit List and Allotment Letter
- Open the official DElEd portal bsebdeled.com in a browser (desktop is easier than mobile for PDF downloads).
- Click the link for 3rd selection list / allotment letter on the home page.
- Enter your application number / roll number and date of birth (or the password you created during registration).
- Submit the captcha and log in to your candidate dashboard.
- Check the institute name, course, category and allotted seat category shown against your name.
- Download the allotment letter PDF and take two printouts — one for the institute and one for your own records.
- Also download the round-3 cut-off PDF if you want to compare your merit position with the closing merit of the institute you wanted.
Do not pay any admission fee to a third party. The security fee is deposited through the official portal or at the allotted institute counter only, and a receipt must be collected.
Round-3 Cut-Off List – How to Read It
The round-wise cut-off list shows the closing merit for each institute, category and gender at the end of that round. It is the fastest way to understand why you were allotted a particular institute and where you stand for the next round.
- Closing merit – the merit of the last candidate allotted in that institute and category.
- Higher closing merit means more competition, usually for government institutes and popular district headquarters.
- Lower closing merit means seats were still available, which is common in private institutes and in the reserved categories.
- Compare round 1, round 2 and round 3 cut-offs of the same institute to see whether the closing merit is rising or falling — a falling trend is a good sign for candidates waiting for a vacancy.
Not Allotted a Seat? Your Options After Round 3
- Wait for the slide-up window. Candidates who already secured admission can move to a better institute if a vacancy appears, and their previous seat is then released for others.
- Watch the institute seat update. Institutes upload vacant seats on the portal after every admission window; these seats reappear in the next selection list.
- Fill or modify choices. If the portal opens a fresh choice-filling window for unallotted candidates, add more institutes instead of repeating the same short list.
- Spot round. A spot admission round is normally held after the main rounds for institutes that still have vacancies, on a first-come merit basis.
- Keep documents ready through October and November, because a vacancy can be released at short notice.
A candidate who ignores three consecutive allotments can be debarred from further rounds, so always check the portal on the day a result is declared even if you have already taken admission elsewhere.
Documents Required at the Time of Admission
Original documents are verified and returned at the institute; keep photocopies of the complete set in a folder. A discrepancy between the details on the merit list and your documents is the most common reason for admission being held up at the counter.
| Document | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Allotment letter (round 3) | Printout downloaded from bsebdeled.com |
| Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates | Original plus two photocopies |
| DElEd entrance / JET admit card | Original |
| Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | Issued by a competent authority, in the prescribed format |
| Domicile / residence certificate | Of Bihar, where applicable |
| Aadhaar card | Photocopy for identity verification |
| Passport-size photographs | 5 to 6 recent copies |
| Security fee receipt | ≈ Rs 3,000, deposited as per portal instructions |
Where the Third Round Fits in the Full DElEd Admission Cycle
The three main selection lists are followed by a slide-up stage, additional rounds if vacancies remain, and finally a spot round before the session is closed. In recent years Bihar DElEd has filled a large share of private-institute seats only in the later rounds, so candidates who were not allotted in round 1 or round 2 should keep participating rather than assuming the process is over.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bihar DElEd 3rd merit list 2026 released?
Yes. BSEB released the 3rd selection list, round-3 cut-off list and allotment letters on 12 September 2026 for the 2026–28 session.
Where can I download the Bihar DElEd 3rd merit list 2026 PDF?
The merit list and allotment letter are available on the official DElEd portal bsebdeled.com after login. Round-wise cut-off PDFs are also published on the same website.
What is the last date for round-3 admission in Bihar DElEd 2026?
Round-3 admission is open from 12 September to 15 September 2026, and institutes update their final seat status on the portal by 16 September 2026.
How many seats are available in Bihar DElEd 2026?
Around 30,800 seats across roughly 306 institutes — about 9,100 in 60 government institutes and about 21,700 in 246 private affiliated institutes. The portal seat matrix is updated after every round.
How many institute choices can I fill in Bihar DElEd counselling?
A candidate can fill a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 30 training institutes as choices in the CAF. Filling more realistic choices improves the chance of allotment.
What is slide-up in Bihar DElEd counselling?
Slide-up lets an already-admitted candidate move to a higher-preference institute if a seat becomes vacant there. When the candidate slides up, the seat released at the old institute is offered to another candidate.
What is the security fee for DElEd admission in Bihar?
A security fee of about Rs 3,000 is deposited at the time of the first admission. It is refundable as per BSEB rules after completion of the course, and the receipt must be preserved.
What happens if I do not report to the allotted institute within the admission window?
The allotment is treated as cancelled and the seat is returned to the institute’s vacancy pool for the next round. Repeated non-reporting can also lead to being debarred from remaining rounds.
Admission-Day Checklist for Round 3
- Download the round-3 allotment letter and check name, category and institute name spelling.
- Carry originals plus two photocopies of every document listed above.
- Deposit the security fee through the official mode and keep the receipt safely.
- Reach the institute before the closing date; do not wait for the last day.
- Collect the admission receipt and note the roll number / enrolment details given by the institute.
- If a detail is wrong, raise it with the institute and the counselling cell immediately in writing.
Bihar DElEd 2026 – Related Guides and Notifications
- Bihar DElEd Admission 2026 – Counselling & CAF Process – step-by-step counselling, choice filling and seat allotment updates
- Bihar Board (BSEB) Latest Notifications – result, merit list and admit card updates for Bihar exams
- MP Police Constable Online Form 2026 – 7,500 posts, eligibility, fee and form-filling steps
- UPSSSC Excise Constable Admit Card 2026 – exam city slip, hall ticket link and exam-day rules
Official Sources
- BSEB DElEd counselling portal
- Bihar School Examination Board (official)
- BSEB DElEd counselling schedule notification
We rechecked the official BSEB DElEd portal. The three regular merit-list rounds are over and the portal now carries the Spot Round notification dated 16 September plus vacant-seat information. Candidates using this older 3rd-list page should now check the spot-round/wait-list status on the official portal before visiting an institute. Stale tentative October/November wording has been superseded by the live portal status.
