BCECE

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board

BCECE 2026 (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination 2026) is the state-level entrance exam organized by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) for admissions to undergraduate professional courses in Bihar, such as B.Tech/B.E. (engineering), B.Pharm, B.Sc Agriculture, and other allied fields in government and private institutions.

As of February 17, 2026, the official notification for BCECE 2026 has not been released yet on the BCECEB website (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in). The board’s current notice board focuses on 2025 counselling extensions (e.g., mop-up rounds for BCECE[LE], UGMAC[AYUSH], PGMAC), stray vacancy rounds, and the ongoing Junior Resident Recruitment 2026 (applications closed February 6, 2026; document verification ongoing February 16–25, 2026). No BCECE 2026-specific announcement appears, but reliable sources.

Important Note on BCECE 2026: In recent years, many engineering seats in Bihar are filled through JEE Main scores + UGEAC counselling (Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling) rather than a separate BCECE exam. BCECE may be limited to pharmacy, agriculture, or specific groups. The official notification will clarify if a separate pen-paper exam is conducted or if admissions rely on national scores.

Tentative Important Dates for BCECE 2026

• Official Notification / Prospectus Release: Late February to First week of April 2026 (most sources point to early April; some say February/March).
• Online Application Form Start: March to Second/Third week of April 2026 (e.g., mid-April).
• Last Date to Apply (without late fee): April to First/Second week of May 2026 (e.g., late April or early May).
• Application Correction Window: Shortly after last date (e.g., May 2026).
• Admit Card/Hall Ticket Download: May/June 2026 (7–10 days before exam).
• Exam Date: First week of June 2026 (tentative; offline mode, possibly single day or split by groups/subjects).
• Answer Key Release: Mid-June 2026.
• Result Declaration: June/July 2026.
• Counselling Start: July 2026 onwards (UGEAC or group-wise).

These are tentative — monitor the official site for the exact schedule once the notification drops.

Official Website & Access

• Main Portal: https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/ — Check the Notice Board for the BCECE 2026 advt/prospectus.
• Admission/Registration Portal: https://bcece.admissions.nic.in/ — For online forms, login, and counselling.
• When active, register/login using mobile/email/Aadhaar for application.

Eligibility Criteria (Expected for 2026)

Likely similar to recent years (confirm in prospectus):

• Nationality: Indian citizen.
• Domicile: Bihar resident (or studied in Bihar schools for state quota seats).
• Educational Qualification:
  • Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board.
  • For PCM Group (Engineering): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics compulsory.
  • For PCB Group (Pharmacy/Agriculture): Physics, Chemistry, Biology compulsory.
  • Minimum aggregate marks in 10+2: 45% for general category (40% for reserved categories like SC/ST/BC/EWS in some cases; some sources mention 33% minimum for basic eligibility).
• Age Limit: Minimum 17 years as on December 31, 2026 (no upper limit for most courses; agriculture may have specific rules, e.g., born on/after a certain date).
• Appearing Candidates: Final-year 10+2 students eligible provisionally (must meet criteria upon results).
• Other: English may be required in some groups; subject-specific eligibility per stream.

Reserved category relaxations apply in marks/seats as per Bihar government norms.

Registration/Application Process (When Released)

• Mode: Fully online via official portals.
• Application Fee: Approx. ₹1,000–1,500 (general); lower for reserved categories (exact in notification).
• Steps:
  1. Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in or bcece.admissions.nic.in.
  2. Click “Online Registration” or “Apply Online” for BCECE 2026.
  3. Register with mobile/email/Aadhaar → Get login credentials.
  4. Fill form: Personal, academic, group choice (PCM/PCB/PCMB), exam center.
  5. Upload scanned photo, signature, marksheets.
  6. Pay fee online (net banking/card/UPI).
  7. Submit and download confirmation page.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Expected – Unchanged from Recent Cycles)

• Mode: Offline, pen-and-paper (OMR-based).
• Duration: 3 hours (per paper/group; may be split).
• Total: 300 marks (100 per subject; MCQs).
• Subjects/Groups:
  • PCM: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
  • PCB: Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
  • Optional PCMB or Agriculture.
• Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect (negative marking).
• Medium: English & Hindi.
• Syllabus: Based on Class 11 & 12 Bihar Board/NCERT curriculum (detailed in prospectus).

Key Updates & Advice

Preparation: Use NCERT books; practice previous BCECE papers (available on site once released).

No BCECE 2026 details on the official site as of February 17, 2026 — focus remains on 2025 mop-up counselling and Junior Resident recruitment (DV ongoing till February 25, 2026).

Engineering admissions may prioritize JEE Main + UGEAC counselling (check notification for confirmation).