Jharkhand Engineering Entrance Competitive Examination or JEECE 2023 is conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) to offer admission to candidates in undergraduate engineering degree courses offered in the state of Jharkhand. JEECE is conducted only for admission to BTech Dairy Technology and Agricultural Engineering and admission to other BTech courses is offered admissions into various colleges in Jharkhand based on their rank in JEE Main. Check JEECE Participating Colleges
JEECE 2023: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Admit Card, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation
Content Curator updated | Updated On - Feb 24, 2023
What is JEECE 2023?
JEECE 2023 will be conducted in the last week of June 2023 (tentative), in offline mode for 3 hours. JEECE Application Form 2023 is expected to be available from April 2023 on the official website. As per JEECE 2023 Eligibility Criteria, only local or permanent residents of Jharkhand are eligible to apply for the exam. The application process includes filling out the personal details, uploading the required documents, and paying the application fee. The last date to fill out JEECE Application Form 2023 is tentatively the last week of May 2023.
Successfully registered candidates will be able to download JEECE 2023 Admit Card tentatively on the 3rd week of June 2023. According to JEECE 2023 Exam Pattern, the exam will be conducted for 3 hours. JEECE 2023 question paper comprises three sections namely Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For a better understanding of the exam pattern and type of questions, candidates are advised to download JEECE 2023 Practice Papers
JEECE 2023 Highlights
| JEECE Full Form | Jharkhand Engineering Entrance Competitive Examination |
| Conducting Body | JCECEB- Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (Set by Jharkhand Government board) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based Test |
| Exam Category | UG Admission |
| Exam Medium | English/ Hindi |
| Exam Frequency | Once in each academic year |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Number of Questions | 150 questions |
| Question Type | Objective type Multiple Choice Questions |
| Application Fee | INR 900 for General and NCL-OBC and INR 450 for SC/ST Candidates |
| Total Seats Offered | Around 1550 seats |
| Number of Exam Centres | Six |
| Official Website | jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in |
| JEECE Helpline | helpjceceb@gmail.com |
JEECE Exam Dates
JEECE 2023 Exam Dates
| Exam Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Start of filling JEECE Online application form | April 2023 |
| Closure of JEECE Online Application form submission link | Last week of May 2023 |
| Availability of admit card for download | 3rd week of June 2023 |
| JEECE 2023 exam date | Last week of June 2023 |
| JEECE Results | 4th week of July 2023 |
| JEECE Counselling | 1st week of August 2023 |
JEECE Courses Offered
JEECE 2023 Courses Offered
JEECE 2023 entrance exams will be administered by the JCECEB towards the B.Tech. course admission in the Governmental and Private institutions in the state of Jharkhand. Some of the B.Tech. specialized courses for which the JEECE filling is required are as follows:
| B.Tech. courses based on JEECE Filling through JEE Main |
|---|
| Chemical Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Information Technology |
| Production Engineering |
| Civil Engineering |
| Metallurgical Engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
| Electronics and Communications Engineering |
| Mining Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering |
| Hotel Management and Catering Technology |
| Architecture |
| B.Tech. courses based on JEECE Entrance |
| Dairy Technology and Agriculture Engineering |
For all B.Tech. courses other than Dairy Technology and Agriculture Engineering, the B.Tech. admission is carried out via JEECE Filling through JEE Mains Scores/ ranks and for Dairy Technology and Agriculture Engineering, the admission is done through the JEECE Exam.
Check Seat matrix of B.Tech. courses at Jharkhand
JEECE Eligibility
JEECE 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Since JEECE 2023 is administered and conducted towards the Engineering admission in the State of Jharkhand, there are some basic JEECE Eligibility Criteria that the candidates need to fulfill for getting admission into the participating institutions. They are as follows:
- The candidate should originate from the state of Jharkhand or should be a native of Jharkhand.
- He/ she should be an Indian citizen.
- The candidates should have completed 17 years of age as a minimum and there is no restriction for the maximum age.
- He/ she should have qualified 10+2 exam or equivalent from any recognizable board in India with Mathematics as a subject.
- The candidates should have secured a minimum of 45% of marks in their Diploma or B.Sc degree.
- The candidates should qualify for the medical examinations conducted by the JCECEB.
JEECE Application form
JEECE 2023 Application Form
JEECE 2023 Applications process consist of three stages as follows:
- Registration and application form filling
- Step 1: Visit the official site of JCECEB at https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/.
- Step 2: Try to click after locating the “…Online Application Submission- JCECEB 2023”.
- Step 3: In the drop-down list of the examinations, choose the ‘Jharkhand Engineering Entrance Competitive Examination – 2023 (B.Tech./B.E.)’
- Step in 4: Fill in all the personal details like Name, DOB, Father’s and Mother’s Name, gender, Nativity, PwD, and other reservation details as found in the image below.
- Step 5:Key in all the qualification and identity proof details along with your address.
- Step 6: Create the password for your account to finish the registration.
- Uploading documents: After verifying the account once the password is created, the next step will be to upload all the JEECE 2023 required documents. The required documents to be uploaded in scan format at the time of JEECE 202 application are:
- Photograph (Mostly white background)
- Blue Impression of the left thumb finger
- A signature without block letters
There are certain specifications for these scanned copies as found in the below table and image.
| Needed Document | Format | Dimension | Maximum size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG | 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm | 100 Kb |
| Blue Impression of the left thumb finger | JPG | 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm | 30 Kb |
| A signature without block letters | JPG | 3.5 cm X1.5 cm | 30 Kb |
- Application fees payment: After finishing the first two steps of the JEECE 2023 application, you reach the final step of making the payment for the application. The JEECE 2023 payment procedure is as follows:
- Step 1: Click on “Payment of Application Fee”.
- Step 2: Choose your mode of payment among debit card/ credit card/ net banking in the payment gateway to pay INR 900 if you belong to the unreserved group and INR 450 if you belong to the reserved groups excluding the service charges levied by the bank.
- Step 3: Key in the details of your payment mode after choosing the desired mode.
- Step 4: Click on submit after completing the authentication process done by the bank.
- Step 5: Once the payment has been made successfully via the payment gateway to the intended recipient, you will get the bank transaction ID which is to be noted for future needs.
- Step 6: Download the receipt for the payment without fail.
Corrections in the application won’t be allowed usually but if it is going to be enabled in the future, it will be notified by JCECEB as and when required.
JEECE 2023 Application Fee
All the fees can be paid through Net Banking, Credit Card/Debit Card. The application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. The fee structure varies for the general and reserved category as indicated in the table below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | INR 900 |
| OBC | INR 900 |
| SC/ST | INR 450 |
JEECE Exam Centre
JEECE 2023 Exam Centre
The candidates will get allocated to one of the six examination centers at Jharkhand for taking up the pen and paper-based test. This exam center allocation is primarily based on the two preferences given by the candidates before the JEECE application. The expected JEECE 2023 examination centres could be in the following cities of Jharkhand:
- Dhanbad
- Jamshedpur
- Dumka
- Hazaribagh
- Ranchi
- Bokaro
JEECE Admit Card
JEECE 2023 Admit Card
- JCECEB will release JEECE 2023 Admit Card before the entrance i.e., four days before JEECE 2023.
- Check the JCECEB official site to get the link for the JEECE 2023 to admit card download once it is made available.
- Details like the Name of the candidate, Photograph, Exam center name and location, Date of Birth, etc. will be available in all JEECE admit cards.
- Always be sure to take the printout of the downloaded to admit card well before the JEECE exam conduction to avoid any last-minute tension.
- Carry the clear printout of the admit card to the exam center while taking the exam.
- Always keep the admit card in your backpack to access it easier.
How to Download JEECE 2023 Admit Card?
Candidates have to go through the following steps for downloading the admit card without any hassle.
- Step 1: Visit the official site of JCECEB.
- Step 2: Press the “Admit Card” tile on the webpage.
- Step 3: Use your registration details like registration number / JEE Main application number and password to log in.
- Step 4: Proceed to the admit card preview page after clicking on the submit button.
- Step 5: Download/Print the admit card by checking whether all the needed info is available and clearly visible. Try to check if the sign and photo are properly visible or not.
JEECE Exam Pattern
JEECE 2023 Exam Pattern
JEECE 2023 will be held as a computer-based entrance test. Some of the highlights of JEECE 2023 Exam pattern are discussed in the following points:
- The exam will be held for 3 hours.
- There are three sections in the JEECE Exam: Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
- There will be negative marking for each wrong response chosen by the candidates.
- The exam will be of difficulty of Higher Secondary with all the questions being asked from the 10+2 syllabus.
JEECE 2023 expected Marking scheme and highlights:
| Total Questions count | 150 |
| Questions type | MCQs |
| Allotted Maximum marks | 150 marks |
| Exam duration | 3 hours |
| Total options are given in the test | 4 |
| Marks awarded for every correct response | +1 mark |
| Marks deducted for every wrong response | - 0.25 marks |
| Marks deducted for unattempted questions | 0 mark |
| Total Sections of the entrance | Three |
| Sections | Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics |
JEECE Syllabus
JEECE 2023 Syllabus
JEECE 2023 exam difficulty is of Higher Secondary level and it tests the aptitude in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics taught till the 10+2 examinations. The section-wise syllabus will be discussed below.
JEECE 2023 Chemistry Syllabus
The following topics and sub-topics in Chemistry are usually asked in JEECE exams:
| Topics | Solutions |
| Solid State | |
| Electrochemistry | |
| Surface Chemistry | |
| p-Block Elements | |
| Coordination Compounds | |
| Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic acid | |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | |
| Biomolecules | |
| Chemical Kinetics | |
| Isolation of Elements | |
| D and F block elements | |
| Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers | |
| Organic compounds containing Nitrogen | |
| Polymers | |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life | |
| Sub-topics | Group 15, Group 16, Group 17, and Group 18 Elements (p-Block Elements) |
| Uses and Effects of Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (Haloalkanes and Haloarenes) | |
| Amines, Diazonium salts, and Cyanides and Isocyanides (Organic compounds containing Nitrogen) | |
| Vitamins, Nucleic Acids, Proteins, and Carbohydrates (Biomolecules) | |
| Actinoids and Lanthanoids (D and F block elements) | |
| Chemicals in medicines, Cleansing agents, and Chemical in food (Chemistry in Everyday Life) |
JEECE 2023 Physics Syllabus
The details of all topics and sub-topics in Physics are discussed below.
| Topics | Electrostatics |
| Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism | |
| Electromagnetic Wave | |
| Dual Nature of Matter | |
| Electronic Devices | |
| Current Electricity | |
| Alternating Current and Electromagnetic Induction | |
| Optics | |
| Atoms and Nuclei | |
| Communication System | |
| Sub-topics | Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance and Electric Charges and Fields (Electrostatics) |
| Wave Optics and Ray Optics and Optical Instruments (Optics) | |
| Magnetism and Matter and Moving Charges and Magnetism (Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism) | |
| Logic Gates (Communication System) | |
| Semiconductor Electronics (Electronic Devices) |
JEECE 2023 Mathematics Syllabus
Mathematical topics and sub-topics for JEECE are given below.
| Topics | Probability |
| Linear Programming | |
| Relations and Functions | |
| Calculus | |
| Algebra | |
| 3-D geometry and Vectors | |
| Sub-topics | Inverse Trigonometric (Functions and Relations and Functions) |
| Continuity and Differentiability, Integrals, Differential Equation, Applications of Derivatives, and Integrals Application (Calculus) | |
| Determinants and Matrices (Algebra) |
JEECE 2023 Recommended Books
Some of the books recommended for all the 3 sections of JEECE 2023 are given in the following table.
| Book name | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| NCERT part 1&2 class 12th | NCERT |
| Understanding Physics series | D.C. Pandey |
| Arihant Maths Series by S.K. Goyal for in-depth understanding and practice | S.K. Goyal |
| Organic Chemistry by Arihant (Theory & Paper) | O.P. Tandon |
| NCERT chemistry Part 1 and Part 2 for Class XII | NCERT |
| JEE Main Physics and Chemistry Previous year Papers | Arihant |
Also Check: JEECE Practice Papers
JEECE Preparation Tips
JEECE 2023 Preparation Tips
When talking about JEECE 202 preparation tips, the following strategized steps will aid the candidates in cracking the exam:
- Devise a proper study plan with the time allocation of 5 hours in total and distribute the time based on your strengths and weaknesses.
- Be aware of the current syllabus and exact pattern by referring to the official site of JCECEB.
- Gather books and useful, proper study materials that can aid you.
- Start solving previous year's JEECE Question papers for up to 5 years to be aware of the difficulty level of the exam.
- Allocate time for revising the concepts and learned topics.
- Always practice, even till the day before the exam, to maintain time management while in the exam.
JEECE 2023 Answer Key
- JEECE 2023 answer key will be released by the conducting body JCECEB when it releases the results for the entrance conducted towards the Engineering admission.
- Candidates can check their scores and results at the same time.
- There is no provision of objecting the answer key since it’s standardized already.
- Further queries could be brought to helpjceceb@gmail.com.
JEECE Result
JEECE 2023 Result
JEECE 2023 Result and answer keys can be checked simultaneously as follows
- Step 1: Visit the official site of JCECEB at https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/.
- Step 2: Locate the “Result” section.
- Step 3: Choose the exam name from the drop-down list.
- Step 4: Enter the valid login credentials to log in to your account by clicking the search option.
- Step 5: The score and answers will be displayed.
- Step 6: Save those files accordingly since they might be needed in the future.
Also, there is the provision of a tie-breaker option in case the JEECE score secured by 2 or more candidates is the same. The rules for prioritizing candidates in case of tie-breakers are as follows:
- Candidates with higher marks in mathematics will be prioritized.
- If the tie-breaker has not made the decision still, then the candidates with higher marks in physics will be prioritized.
- If still there is no result out of the tiebreaker, the older candidates will be prioritized over the younger ones.
- As the final tie-breaker, the alphabet for the first name of the candidates gets considered for giving the prioritization for deciding the results.
JEECE Counselling
JEECE 2023 Counselling
Based on the JEE Main, JEECE 2023 scores, and choice filling made by the candidates, the admission for B.Tech. courses for eligible candidates will take place through JEECE 2023 Counselling process as follows:
- There will be two rounds of counseling.
- In the first round, the candidates with the counseling call letter will attend the counseling at the scheduled time, date, and place.
- The candidates have to undertake document verification after which the seat allotment proceeds.
- The seat allotment will be done and an allotment letter will be issued.
- The second will then start for the newer candidates and for those candidates who are not satisfied with their seat allotment on the first instance of counseling.
- Finally, the candidates along with the seat allotment order report to the preferred institution to finalize the admission.
JEECE 2023 Choice Filling
Before the rounds of JEECE 2023 Counselling takes place, the choice filling is the initial step in getting the seat allocated to the preferred Engineering course. Steps concerning it are as follows:
- Step 1: Visit the official site of JCECEB at https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/.
- Step 2: Locate “Online Registration and Choice filling”
- Step 3: Key in the JEECE roll number along with the password to view the institution.
- Step 4: Access the “Available option” to get the eligible programs for making your choice prepared on the basis of the merit list.
- Step 5: Make your choice of the courses and institutions.
- Step 6: Prioritize the courses and institutions in your preferred order.
- Step 7: Access the “Choice Interchange” to make updates to the prioritized order.
- Step 8: Click on “Lock Choices” to make the final preference.
JEECE Seat Allotment
JEECE 2023 Seat Allotment
The seat allotments get decided in the two rounds of JEECE 2023 Counselling based on the score in JEE Main and JEECE 2023. The process of seat allotment is as follows:
- Based on the choice filled by the candidates, and vacant seats in the institution at Jharkhand, the choices of the eligible candidates get fulfilled who have enough cutoff marks.
- In the first round of counseling, the first set of seats gets allocated to the candidates.
- Then, some candidates are given the option of changing their specialization or institution or withdrawing from the process based on which new vacant seats might get created.
- These new seats will be allocated in the second round of the JEECE Counselling wherein the seat allotment processes get finalized by JCECEB.
- A seat allotment letter will be issued in both the rounds of the counseling which will be required for proceeding to the further rounds of the admission at the chosen institution within the certain stipulated date.
JEECE Cutoff
JEECE 2023 Cutoff
Some of the factors which are critical whenever the JEECE 2023 cutoff is to be released by JCECEB are as follows:
- Applicant count
- Number of participating institutions
- Seat intake in all the participating colleges
- Communal reservation as per norms devised by the Government of India.
- Exam difficulty
- A marking scheme was undertaken.
- Admission prevalent in the past years.
JEECE 2023 expected cutoff ranks for some of the Specializations under B. Tech. are tabulated in the following table.
| B.Tech. Specializations | Expected Cutoff ranks |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 450 |
| Civil Engineering | 500 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 1200 |
| Computer Science Engineering | 200 |
| Information Technology | 250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 450 |
| Chemical Engineering | 500 |
| Production Engineering | 1100 |
| Mining Engineering | 500 |
| Electronic and Communication Engineering | 375 |
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JEECE 2023 FAQs
Ques. Which exam conducting body is responsible for JEECE 2023?
Ans. JCECEB-Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board is the board responsible for JEECE 2023.
Ques. When JEECE 2023 will be conducted?
Ans. JEECE 2023 will be conducted tentatively on the 3rd week of June 2023. The exam will be held in offline mode for 3 hours.
Ques. How can B.Tech. course aspirants apply to JEECE 2023?
Ans. The B.Tech. aspirants can apply at http://jceceb.cbtexam.in/ for JEECE 2023. Interested candidates need to check JEECE 2023 eligibility criteria before applying.
Ques. Which B.Tech. specialized course admission is purely based on the marks of JEECE 2023?
Ans. B.Tech. admission towards the specialized course of Dairy Technology and Agriculture Engineering takes place through JEECE 2023.
Ques. How many institutions accept JEECE 2023?
Ans. There are around 16 Governmental and Private Engineering institutions that might accept JEECE 2023.
Ques. What is the fee charged for the JEECE 2023 Application form?
Ans. Unreserved candidates will have to pay INR 900 as the JEECE Application Fees and INR 450 have to be paid by the reserved group of candidates.
Ques. What is the fee charged for JEECE Counselling 2023?
Ans. An amount of INR 250 to INR 400 will be charged for JEECE Counselling 2023 based on the community of the candidates.
Ques. Can I take the print of the finally submitted JEECE 2023 application form later?
Ans. Yes, candidates can take the print of JEECE 2023 application form later. It will be available on their account which they can access by logging in at JEECE portal.
Ques. I have forgotten my JEECE registration number. How can I log in to my account?
Ans. In case, candidates forget their JEECE registration number, they can click on the forgot registration number link. Their registration details will be sent to their registered email ID.
Ques. My relatives hold a domicile certificate of Jharkhand. Can I apply for JEECE 2023?
Ans. No, the applicants must themselves hold a Jharkhand state domicile certificate in order to apply for JEECE 2023.
Ques. When should the aspirants report to their JEECE test center?
Ans. Candidates must report to their JEECE 2023 exam center 30 minutes before the commencement of the test.
Ques. When will JEECE 2023 answer keys be available?
Ans. JEECE Answer keys will be available within 15-20 days after the test. Scanned copies of the candidate's OMR sheets will also be displayed along with the answer key.
Ques. Is there any provision for challenging the JEECE 2023 answer key?
Ans. Yes, candidates can challenge the answer keys online through the official portal of JEECE by paying the stipulated fee which will be notified later on the official website.
Ques. What is the procedure after taking the written test?
Ans. After the declaration of results for the written test, two rounds of counselling will be conducted for seat allotment.
Ques. What are the documents required to fill JEECE 2023 application forms?
Ans. Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents at the time of JEECE 2023 form filling:
- Left thumb impression
- Photograph
- Signature
Ques. Can JEECE 2023 application fee be paid offline?
Ans. No, JEECE 2023 application fee cannot be paid through E-Challan. The fee can be paid by Debit Card, Credit Card, and Net Banking only and any additional service charges should be borne by the candidates only.
Ques. Will JEECE 2023 be conducted in Hindi?
Ans. JEECE 2023 will be conducted in both English and Hindi. All JEECE centers will have question papers in both languages.
Ques. What are the qualification requirements to appear for JEECE 2023?
Ans. Candidates must have passed the higher secondary examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Also, they must have obtained at least 45% marks in aggregate. Candidates belonging to SC/ ST are eligible for a relaxation of 5% in qualifying marks.
Ques. Is there any age limit to appear for JEECE 2023?
Ans. Candidates must have attained 17 years of age and should not be aged above 22 years.
Ques. Can students from all states appear for JEECE 2023?
Ans. Only the candidates who are citizens of India and local or permanent residents of Jharkhand are eligible to apply for JEECE. Read through JEECE Eligibility Criteria for details on domicile requirements.
Ques. What is the pattern of examination for JEECE 2023?
Ans. JEECE 2023 will consist of 150 objective questions based on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each section will consist of 50 questions.
Ques. What is the duration of the exam for JEECE 2023?
Ans. JEECE 2023 must be attempted within the maximum duration of 3 hours/ 180 minutes. Paper 1 which will consist of Physics and Chemistry will be for 2 hours and Paper 2- Mathematics will be for 1 hour.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
