BCECE or Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination is conducted for admission to B.Pharma, Agriculture, and para-medical courses (such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) offered at colleges in Bihar. As per BCECE 2023 Exam Pattern, the examination will be conducted in offline mode for a total duration of 4 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates will be allotted 1 hour and 30 minutes for each section of the exam. BCECE 2023 consists of questions from three subjects- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. However, Candidates can also opt to appear in all four subjects (PCMB). BCECE 2023 Syllabus is based on topics studied in Class 11 and Class 12. Candidates are advised to download BCECE Practice Papers for understanding the paper pattern.
BCECE 2023: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Results, and Cut off
What is BCECE 2023?
BCECE 2023: BCECE Board is likely to conduct the entrance test in the 2nd Week of June 2023. Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form tentatively from 3rd week of February 2023. The last date to fill out the application form is likely going to be in March 2023. Check BCECE 2023 Application Form.
- BCEBEB now offers admission to engineering courses on the basis of JEE Main scores and medical courses on the basis of NEET scores. BCECE 2023 scores are now used only for admission to B.Pharma, Agriculture, and para-medical courses.
- Candidates who have qualified JEE Main 2023 with a valid NTA score are eligible for appearing in the Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling (UGEAC)-2023 for admission to the first year B.E. / B. Tech. Courses.
- General category candidates require 50% to qualify for the exam while the reserved category candidates require a minimum of 40% to qualify for admission to various colleges in Bihar. Check BCECE Cut off
Read the article to get details on BCECE 2023 Exam, e=Application Process, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Results, Counselling, and Cut Off.
BCECE 2023 Exam Dates
The tentative schedule for BCECE 2023 is tabulated below:
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| BCECE 2023 Notification | 3rd week of February 2023 |
| BCECE 2023 Registration | 3rd week of February 2023 |
| Last date to Register | 3rd week of March 2023 |
| Last Day to pay BCECE 2023 Application Fee through Challan | 4th week of March 2023 |
| Last Day to pay BCECE 2023 Application Fee through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card | 4th week of March 2023 |
| BCECE 2023 Form Correction | 1st Week of April 2023 |
| Availability of BCECE 2023 Admit Card | 1st Week of June 2023 |
| BCECE 2023 Exam Date | 2nd Week of June 2023 |
| BCECE 2023 Result | Last Week of June 2023 |
| BCECE Counselling (UGEAC) 2023 Registration | 1st Week of July 2023 |
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BCECE 2023 Highlights
| Exam Name | BCECE (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination) |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper Mode) |
| Exam Duration | 4 hour 30 minutes |
| Number of Question | 300 questions for each subject |
| Courses Offered | Pharmacy, Health Science and Agriculture Courses |
| Exam Centers | 39 |
BCECE 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the exam, candidates must go through BCECE Eligibility Criteria listed below.
- Only Indian nationals can apply for BCECE 2023.
- Candidates should have a domicile of Bihar.
- The parents of the candidate must be the permanent residents of Bihar state.
- Candidates whose parents are employees in the Public Sector Undertaking of Govt. of India.
- Candidates whose parents are working in the state of Bihar but living outside Bihar are also eligible to apply for BCECE 2023.
Educational Qualification:
- B.Sc Nursing- Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics and Biology as subjects with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.
- Medical Courses- Candidates must have completed 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.
- Pharmacy Courses- Candidates must have qualified 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry as compulsory subjects and in option candidates must have either maths or biology.
- Agriculture Courses- Check the image below.
BCECE 2023- Reservation Criteria
A few of the total seats are reserved as per the norms of Govt. of India for admission through BCECE. The reservation of seats (in percentage) is elucidated in the following table:
| Category | Percentage of Seats Reserved |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16.00% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01.00% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 18.00% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 12.00% |
| Reserved Category Girls (RCG) | 03.00% |
| Economically Weaker Section | 10.00% |
BCECE 2023 Application Form
The online BCECE 2023 Application Form will be released at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Only a single application form has to be submitted for applying for different courses.
- Begin the online registration process by filling in the details after which candidates will be provided their unique Registration Number and Password.
- Login with BCECE Registration Number and Password to upload your passport size photograph and signature and pay the registration fee.
- There are two parts of the application form, complete both Part A and Part B.
- Download the BCECE Application Form (Part A and B) and take its printout.
- Keep the print copies safe for counseling and admission purposes
BCECE Application Fee
| Group | Category | Fee (Rupees) |
|---|---|---|
| PCM/ PCB | General, Backward Class (BC), and Other Backward Class (OBC) | 1000 |
| For one subject group that is PCM or PCB | Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC) | 500 |
| For both groups PCMB | General, BC, and OBC | 1100 |
| SC and ST | 550 |
BCECE 2023 Admit Card
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release BCECE 2023 Admit Card online on the official website. Candidates who have registered for the examination are advised to follow the below-mentioned steps to download their hall tickets. (sample of display screen has been provided below)
- Visit the official website of BCECE i.e. bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Login by entering your application number, date of birth, security pin.
- Once your id gets verified, you will be able to view your admit card. Check all particulars in the admit card. In case of any discrepency, visit the helpline numbers.
- Download and keep a copy of your admit card for future references.
BCECE 2023 Exam Pattern
It is necessary for the candidates to be familiar with BCECE 2023 exam pattern before beginning with their preparation. The entire BCECE is divided into 5 subjects, of 100 objective questions each. Each section will be of 90 minutes, carrying maximum marks of 400.
Following is the distribution of marks through out subjects:
| Subjects | Maximum marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 400 | 1 ½ hours |
| Chemistry | 400 | 1 ½ hours |
| Mathematics | 400 | 1 ½ hours |
| Biology | 400 | 1 ½ hours |
| Agriculture | 400 | 1 ½ hours |
For detailed information on BCECE Exam Pattern- Click Here
How to fill BCECE OMR Sheet?
During the examination, candidates will be provided with a Question paper and an OMR sheet. Fill the details like your Registration no, Question paper code, Question paper set and other such details. In case, the information provided contains error, the computer will not be able to recognize the answer sheet.
- An OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheet is a Computer-readable sheet and compiles the information automatically on scan.
- Go through the instruction provided on the back side of the OMR sheet before darkening the bubbles.
- Based on answers recorded, the board evaluates papers and awards marks to students.
BCECE 2023 Syllabus
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Physics and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases |
| Chemistry | Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry, States of Matter, Solid State, Liquid State: Properties of liquids, Gaseous State, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Covalent Bonding, Molecular Orbital, Chemical Thermodynamics, First law of thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium, Equilibrium involving chemical processes, Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry |
| Mathematics | Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Matrices and Determinants, Mathematical Induction, Sequences and Series, Permutations and Combinations, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability,, Applications of Binomial Theorem, Integral Calculus, Differential Equation, Vector Algebra, Trigonometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Three Dimensional Geometry, Probability, Statistics, and Mathematical Reasoning. |
| Biology | Diversity in Living World, Structural Organisation in Animal and Plants, Cell: Structure & Function, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Sexual Reproduction, Genetics & Evolution, Biology & Human Welfare, Biotechnology and its Applications, Ecology & Environment |
| Agriculture | Introductory Agriculture and Agro meteorology, Soil as a medium of plant growth, Plant breeding and genetics, Agricultural Engineering, Crop protection, Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fish Production, Extension education, Presevation of fruits and vegetables, Flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, Vegetable production, Fruit Production, Basic Horticulture. |
BCECE 2023 Exam Centers
BCECE is conducted in 38 cities across Bihar and Jharkhand. BCECE Exam Centers have to be chosen at the time of registration.
BCECE 2023 Cutoff
There are several factors that affect BCECE Cut off. Some of the common factors are listed below:
- The total number of candidates appearing in a particular subject group of BCECE 2023.
- Total seats available for admission under a particular subject stream.
- Reserved categories in BCECE 2023.
- Level of difficulty of the exam
BCECE 2023 Minimum Qualifying Criteria
BCECE Board releases the minimum qualifying marks at the time of announcement of the result. The minimum qualifying marks will be updated here soon after the release of the official notification. However, candidates can check the minimum qualifying marks for last year.
BCECE Qualifying Marks
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General Category | 50% |
| General Category (PH) | 45% |
| Reserved Category(OBC, SC, ST) | 40% |
| Reserved Category (PH) | 40% |
BCECE 2023 Result
BCECE results have been published online at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates can check their BCECE Results by searching their BCECE roll number in the PDF. Candidates check BCECE 2023 Result and download their rank card using the steps below-
- Go to the official website of BCECE
- Click on BCECE Result
- Download the PDF displaying the merit list
- Now match the roll numbers and find the result.
BCECE 2023 Merit list
The merit list for BCECE 2023 is prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the examination. Also, the preparation of the merit list is subjective to the availability of seats for different courses of Health Science, Pharmacy, and Agriculture. Therefore, the merit list is prepared on the Merit-cum-seat availability basis.
Tie Break for Preparation of Merit List
BCECE 2023 Counselling
BCECE Counselling (UGEAC) 2023 is going to be conducted very soon. JEE Main qualified candidates may appear for UGEAC 2023 counselling to get admitted into the first year of B.E./B.Tech courses in some colleges of Bihar.
BCECEB will conduct BCECE counseling separately for Pharmacy and Agriculture courses. It is also the conducting body of state counseling for Medical and Engineering seats on the basis of NEET and JEE Main scores respectively. Qualified candidates can download counseling letters from BCECE's official website. They need to report to the counseling center with counseling letters and other required documents, failing which will result in the candidate being not considered for the counselling process.
Seats will be allotted purely on the basis of Merit-cum-vacancy basis. BCECE Counselling will take place in multiple phases. Therefore candidates are suggested to keep applying for various options and keep themselves updated with information regarding the counseling.' Any number of rounds for counseling could be conducted depending on the local requirements.
BCECE Counselling Procedure
Qualified candidates of BCECE, will be eligible to undergo the process of BCECE counselling for allotment of seats to various govt., semi-govt., and privately funded institutions for courses like Pharmacy, Health Science, and Agricultural programs. Candidates need to register for counseling on the official website at the link available. The following points must be kept in mind regarding BCECE Counselling-
- Candidates are required to register for counseling after the result of BCECE.
- The process of counseling will be online and candidates will have to fill their choices and lock their seats before the last date.
- Candidates will have to pay the counseling fees through a bank challan.
Step 1- Registration
Registration for counseling is mandatory and only registered & qualified candidates will be called for BCECE Counselling. The following steps are to be taken as a reference for registration for BCECE.
- Go to the official website of the BCECE Board
- Click on the link- “Apply for counseling”
- Candidates will be asked to fill a form with contact information-
Step 2- Choice Filling
Candidates can fill their choices and lock seats online through the official website of BCECE. After successful login using BCECE Roll Number and Password created in the previous step, candidates will find the following options-
| Registration details | Contain information regarding the logged in candidate |
| Available Choices | Seats are available to the candidate. |
| Fill Choices | Candidates can fill choices (seats) in this field. |
| Display Filled Choices | Displays all the filled Choices by the candidate. |
| Change Password | Helps to reset/change password. |
| Provisional Allotment Letter | Avails provisional allotment letter to the candidate. |
Step 3- Provisional Seat Allotment
- The candidates can download the provisional seat allotment letter after completing the choice filling process.
- They can check the status of their seat allotment.
- Take the printout of their provisional seat allotment letter.
- They must possess the same at specified BCECE Counselling Centre for Handwriting verification whenever necessary.
- It is must to carry the provisional seat allotment letter with them during all process of counselling to ensure their admission and allotment of the desired seat.
Step 4- Handwriting Verification
Candidates’ handwriting is matched and verified with the text written in their OMR sheets. This is a uniform process which involves the collection of a handwriting specimen of the candidate. It is further compared with texts in their OMR sheets.
Handwriting Verification is done to ensure the authenticity of the candidate and their allotment.
Step 5- Seat Allotment
Candidates successfully clearing the handwriting verification, can login again at the official website to ensure their allotment. Candidates will find a new link “FINAL SEAT ALLOTMENT”.
Candidates can download their Final seat allotment that will be required at the time of counselling. The candidates must report to the specified venue as mentioned in the Provisional Allotment Letter for document verification and fee payment.
Step 6- Documents Verification
Candidates who have successfully downloaded their final allotment letter, have to verify their documents and pay the admission fees to the allotted colleges. Candidates unable to produce any of the required documents will have their candidature cancelled. The admission process will continue further at the BCECE Counselling Centre.
BCECE Counselling- Documents Required
- Final BCECE Seat Allotment Letter
- Class 10th Mark Sheet, Hall Ticket and Passing Certificate
- Class 12th Mark Sheet, Hall ticket and Passing Certificate
- BCECE Admit Card
- Copy of 6 Photographs used in Online Application Form BCECE
- Counselling letter for BCECE
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Certificate (as specified)
BCECE 2023- Courses Offered
| Subject Combination | Course Offered |
|---|---|
| PCM* | Agriculture |
| PCB* | Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Lab Technician, OT Assistant, X-Ray Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, Orthotics and Prosthetics |
| CBA/PCA/MBA/MCA* | Agriculture and Gardening |
*P: Physics | C: Chemistry | M: Mathematics | B: Biology | A: Agriculture
NOTE: Although admissions to engineering courses are based on JEE Main scores, the vacant seats after BCECE 2023 counselling can be filled by candidates who have cleared BCECE exam.
BCECE 2023 Lateral Entry
BCECE 2023 Lateral Entry or LE is conducted by Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Board for admission to the second year of engineering, paramedical, and pharmacy course. The counseling Schedule is tabulated below.
| Event | Counseling Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| BCECE LE 2023 Online Counselling Registration commences | 3rd week of July, 2023 |
| Last date for Counselling Registration and Choice Filling | 1st week of August, 2023 |
| Seat Allotment Round 1 (Provisional) | 1st week of August, 2023 |
| Downloading Seat Allotment Order Round 1 | 2nd week of August, 2023 |
| Document Verification and Admission | 2nd week of August, 2023 |
| Seat Allotment Round 2 (Provisional) | 3rd week of August, 2023 |
| Downloading Seat Allotment Order Round 2 | 4th week of August, 2023 |
| Document Verification and Admission | 4th week of August, 2023 |
BCECE Participating Colleges
The following table displays the total number of seats in participating colleges. The officials have released the BCECE Seat Matrix Branch Wise. Engineering and Medical seats will be filled through JEE Main and NEET respectively. Students in Pharmacy, Health Science and Agricultural Programs will be admitted through BCECE 2023.
| College Name | Civil | Mechanical | Electrical | E & CE | CSE | B. Ph. | L.Tech | LT. | E & E.E. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.I.T. Muzaffarpur | 60 | 60 | 60 | 40 | – | 15 | 15 | 40 | – | 290 |
| B.C.E. Bhagalpur | 30 | 45 | 45 | 40 | 40 | – | – | – | – | 200 |
| Nalanda College of Engineering, Bihar | 60 | 60 | – | – | 60 | – | – | – | 60 | 240 |
| G.C.E. Gaya | 60 | 60 | – | – | 60 | – | – | – | 60 | 240 |
| M.C.E. Motihari | 30 | 30 | – | – | 30 | – | – | – | 30 | 120 |
| D.C.E. Darbhanga | 60 | 60 | – | – | 60 | – | – | – | 60 | 240 |
| L.J.P.I.T Chapra | 60 | 60 | – | – | 60 | – | – | – | 60 | 240 |
| BCE, Bakhtiyarpur | 60 | 60 | – | – | 60 | – | – | – | 60 | 240 |
| S.I.T. Sitamarhi | 60 | 60 | 60 | – | 60 | – | – | – | – | 240 |
| R.R.S.D.C.E.Begusara | 60 | 60 | – | – | 60 | – | – | – | 60 | 240 |
| S.C.E. Sasaram | 60 | 60 | – | – | 60 | – | – | – | 60 | 240 |
| B.P.M.C.E, Madhepura | 60 | 60 | – | – | 60 | – | – | – | 60 | 240 |
| K.C.E. Katihar | 60 | 60 | – | – | 60 | – | – | – | – | 180 |
| G.Ph.I., Patna | – | – | – | – | – | 60 | – | – | – | 60 |
| P.C.of Engg. Purnea | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | – | – | – | – | – | 240 |
| S.C. of Engg. Saharsa | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | – | – | – | – | – | 240 |
| S.C. of Engg. Supaul | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | – | – | – | – | – | 240 |
Contact Information
I.A.S. Association Building
Near Patna Airport,
Patna - 800014, Bihar (India)
Contact no: 0612-2220230, 0612-2225387
Website: www.bceceboard.com
BCECE 2023 FAQs
Ques. What is BCECE exam about?
Ans. BCECE stands for Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examinations Board, which is an entrance exam earlier conducted for the aspirants seeking admission to engineering and agricultural courses at institutes located in Bihar. However, the exam is now conducted only for admission to B.Pharma, Agriculture, and para-medical courses (such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.).
Ques. Will BCECE 2023 also be a channel for getting admissions to MBBS courses in the medical colleges of Bihar?
Ans. No, BCECEB does no longer conduct BCECE for admission to medical courses. Candidates are instead required to appear for NEET for admission to MBBS programs offered at medical colleges in India.
Ques. Will BCECE 2023 be a channel for getting admissions to the B.Arch course in the architecture colleges of Bihar?
Ans. Yes. To get admission in B.Arch courses offered by the universities of the state, a candidate needs to appear for BCECE 2023.
Ques. What is the educational eligibility required for the BCECE 2023 registration?
Ans. You will have to pass class 12th with the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates). Students appearing in class 12th in 2023 may also register.
Ques. Are there other eligibility requirements for the BCECE 2023 registration other than the qualification?
Ans. Yes, to register for BCECE 2023, you would need to be:
- An Indian citizen.
- A resident of Bihar.
- Of at least 17 years of age as of December 31 of the year of admission.
Ques. I belong to the SC category and have secured 41% marks in class 12th with the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects. Will I be able to register for BCECE 2023?
Ans. Yes. You are eligible.
Ques. I belong to the ST category and have secured 65% marks in class 12th with the Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. Will I be able to register for BCECE 2023 for the B.Tech course?
Ans. No, you should have a Mathematics subject in class 12th for registering for the B.Tech. course.
Ques. What is the BCECE 2023 registration fee for the general category candidates?
Ans. The application fee is INR 1000 for PCB or PCM while for PCMB, the application fee is INR 1100.
Ques. What is the BCECE 2023 registration fee for the SC and ST category candidates?
Ans. The application fee is INR 500 for PCB or PCM while for PCMB, the application fee is INR 550.
Ques. From where shall I be able to download the BCECE 2023 admit card?
Ans. You will be able to download the BCECE 2023 admit card from July 12, 2023, onwards at its official website. In case of any discrepancies, you can visit the office for BCECEB in the 3rd week of July 2023, to get the required corrections in the admit card.
Ques. When will the counseling of BCECE 2023 held?
Ans. The counselling will begin tentatively in the fourth week of July after the declaration of BCECE result. Any number of rounds for counseling could be conducted depending on local requirement.
Ques. At what level BCECE 2023 exam is conducted?
Ans. BCECE is a state-level entrance exam. The exam consists of objective-type questions based on Class XI and XII Science Syllabus.
Ques. How many questions will be there in BCECE 2023 exam?
Ans. Each paper of BCECE carries 100 questions. There will be 300 questions in BCECE exam.
Ques. How much time will be provided to attempt the BCECE 2023 exam?
Ans. The duration of each paper of BCECE is 90 minutes. A total duration of 4 hour 30 minutes is provided.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
