Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination abbreviated to BCECE is a state-level entrance exam conducted by BCECE Board (BCECEB). The purpose of organizing this exam is to allow you to take admission into Pharmacy, medical, agriculture and engineering streams in the state of Bihar. The application portal for the exam for 2023 session is actively accepting the applications from May 7, 2023. If you are seeking admission into any of the aforementioned streams, get detailed information about this entrance examination on this page.
Exam Highlights
Particulars
Details
BCECE Full Form
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination
BCECE Conducting Body
BCECE Board
BCECE Official Website
https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/
Level of BCECE Exam
State-Level
Mode of exam
Offline
Duration of the exam
1.5 Hours for each section
Total Questions
100 in each section
Question Type
Objective-Type (MCQs)
Language of BCECE exam
Hindi & English
Negative Marking
Yes
Total Exam Centers
38 in Bihar (2+ outside Bihar)
Validity of BCECE Score
1 Year
BCECE Board shares the entry-level qualification for each diploma/degree for all streams as below:
(The Universities will offer suitable bridge courses such as mathematics physics engineering drawing, etc. for the student coming from diverse backgrounds to prepare a level playing field and desired learning outcomes of the programme).
Age Limit:- No Limit
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Major Discipline
Mandatory Subjects in +2
1
Aeronautical Engineering
Phy, Chem, Maths
2
Agriculture Engineering
Phy, Chem or Agriculture Stream
3
Architecture
As per Norms of Council of Architecture (CoA)
4
Planning
Maths
5
Biotechnology
Phy, Chem
6
Ceramic Engineering
Phy, Chem, Math
7
Civil Engineering
8
Computer Science and Engineering
Phy, Maths
9
Chemical Engineering
10
Dairy Engineering
11
Electrical Engineering
12
Energy Engineering
13
Electronics Engineering
14
Mechanical Engineering
15
Fire and Safety Engineering
16
Food Engineering
Chem
17
Leather Technology
18
Marine Engineering
19
Metallurgy Engineering
20
Military Engineering
21
Mining Engineering
22
Nanotechnology
23
Nuclear Science and Technology
24
Packaging Technology
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25
Pharmaceutical Engineering
26
Printing Engineering
27
Textile Engineering
28
Fashion Technology
29
Textile Chemistry
Table 1
Age Limit:- Minimum 17 Years, age as on 31 December 2023.
Age Limit:- Minimum 16 Years, age as on 31 August 2023.
The online registration for BCECE 2023 needs to be submitted very carefully, as incomplete applications will be rejected. So, note down the deadlines for applying online and keep the required documents ready with you before initiating the application process.
Events
Dates (Tentative)
BCECE 2023 notification release
05 May 2023
Online Registration Starting Date
May 07, 2023
Last date to apply online
June 02, 2023
Last date for online payment through Net Banking / Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI and submission of the Online Application Form of Registered Candidates
June 03, 2023
Online Editing of Application Form
June 04 to 05, 2023
Uploading of Online Admit Card
June 20, 2023 (Available)
Exam dates
July 01-July 02
Result release date
August 2023 (Tentative)
Admission Counseling starts from
To be announced
BCECE 2023 is a pen and paper based entrance exam for engineering, medical, and agricultural courses in Bihar, India. The exam assesses knowledge in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Agricultural Sciences. Depending on the chosen course you want to apply for, you can select the subjects you want to attempt in the BCECE examination. The BCECE question paper comprising the questions based on intermediate level (I.Sc/+ 2/I.Sc. Agri.), will have sections from the following group of subjects.
Mode of Exam
Offline (Pen & Paper Based)
Total Time:
1.5 Hours (90 minutes) for Each Section
MCQs (Multiple-Choice Questions)
Total Marks
400 for Each Subject
No. of Questions
100 for Each subject
i.e.
Physics: 100
Chemistry: 100
Mathematics: 100
Biology: 100
Agriculture:100
Medium of Exam
English & Hindi
Marking Scheme
For Correct Answers: 4 Marks
For Incorrect Answers: -1 Mark
Steps for BCECE 2023 Registration
Follow the below-mentioned steps to carefully fill the application form. Use CAPITAL LETTERS to fill each detail in the application form except self-declaration and signature:
Step 7: The application form will appear on screen. Furnish your personal information including Name of the father/Guardian, mother, Mark of identification, Gender and so forth.
Step 8: After filling all the required details, you must save the application form to go to the next step.
Step 10: Give your previous educational details (10/+2)
Step 11: Preview your application form before final submission.
Step 12: Use the "Edit" button if you find any mistake in the details entered by you and then click on "Update".
Step 13: If all of your details are correct, then skip step 12 and simply hit the save button, agree to the declaration and submit the form.
Step 14: Pay the prescribed registration fee either through the online mode or the bank challan.
Step 15: You need to download both the parts (Part A and Part B) of your application form.
Note: There is no need to send the form to the BCECEB office. However, you have to safely keep it for your reference as it may be required to submit during counseling.
Required Documents
You need to have the following documents ready before filling the BCECE 2023 application form:
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the information brochure (IB) for BCECE 2023. The IB contains important details about the exam, including registration and examination dates, syllabus, exam pattern, application procedure, and more.
To access or download the BCECE 2023 Information Brochure, please click on the provided link.
The BCECE Board has based the syllabus of BCECE examination 2023 on the Bihar Higher Secondary board curriculum. The syllabus includes subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Agriculture. You can refer to the appropriate indicative syllabus, as given below, depending on the subjects you want to attempt:
Subject
Topics
BCECE 2023 Syllabus for Physics
-Physical World & Measurement
BCECE 2023 Syllabus for Chemistry
BCECE 2023 Syllabus for Mathematics
-Sets and Functions
-Algebra (I)
-Coordinate Geometry (I)
-Calculus (I)
-Mathematical Reasoning
-Statics and Probability
-Relations and Functions
-Algebra (II)
-Calculus (II)
-Vectors and Three Dimensional Geometry (II)
-Linear Programming
-Probability (II)
BCECE 2023 Syllabus for Biology
BCECE 2023 Syllabus for Agriculture
-Crop Production
To download the admit card for BCECE 2023, please follow the steps below:
1. Visit the official website of BCECEB: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Look for the link labeled "BCECE 2023 Admit Card" and click on it.
3. You will be redirected to a login page.
4. Enter your registration number and date of birth in the specified fields.
5. Double-check all the details mentioned on the admit card for accuracy.
6. Once you have verified the information, click on the download button to save the admit card.
7. It is recommended to take multiple printouts of the admit card for future reference and backup.
Please note that the above steps are provided as a general guideline. It is important to refer to the official BCECEB website for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions regarding the admit card download process for BCECE 2023.