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

BCECE Board shares the entry-level qualification for each diploma/degree for all streams as below:

• Engineering And Technology (4 Year Course):
  • Passed 10+2 examination with Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology/ Informatics practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational Subject/ Agriculture / Engineering Graphics / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship as per table 1.
  • Agriculture stream (for Agriculture Engineering) Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. OR
  • Passed min.3 years diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) subject to vacancies in the first year, in case the vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted.

(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

Table 1

• Pharmacy (4 Year Course):
  • Pharmacy course requires a pass in 10+2/ equivalent examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and Mathematics/ Biology as one of the elective subjects.
  • Candidates appearing in Intermediate or equivalent examination can also apply, but must have passed 10+2/equivalent examination at the time of interview/counseling.

Age Limit:- Minimum 17 Years, age as on 31 December 2023.

• Medial and Similar Professional Courses
  • English (as a language and literature) in 10+2 / Higher Secondary / I.S.C. / equivalent examinations for medical stream courses viz. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Para Medical Undergraduate courses, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany , Zoology) subjects.
  • For a BSc (Nursing) course, it is necessary to pass 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects) with a total of 45% marks.
  • Candidates appearing in Intermediate or equivalent examination in the current session (2023) can also apply, but it will be necessary to pass the examination at the time of interview/ counseling.

Age Limit:- Minimum 17 Years, age as on 31 December 2023.

• Agriculture Stream:
  • I.Sc / I.Sc in Agriculture as per college Seat. 

Age Limit:- Minimum 16 Years, age as on 31 August 2023.

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.

• PCM: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
• PCB: Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• PCMB: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology
• CBA: Chemistry, Biology and Agriculture
• PCA: Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture
• MBA: Mathematics, Biology and Agriculture
• MCA: Mathematics, Chemistry and Agriculture

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.

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.

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 1: Visit the official website of BCECE 2023 https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/ 

Step 2: Click the ‘New Registration’

Step 3: As the login page appears, enter the required details like Selection of the course group, Name, Date of birth, Email Id, Mobile No. etc.

Step 4: Now, hit the ‘Sign up’ button. You will receive an ‘Activation Code’ in your registered E-mail Id and mobile number. 

Step 5: Then, visit the Applicant Login screen and click the ‘Activate Your Account’ button

Step 6: Enter the activation code received on your mobile. Your account will be activated and you can login using your credentials.

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 9: Upload your scanned copies of recent photographs (Photograph must be clicked from front with a placard having your name and date of clicking the photo) and signature as per prescribed format. The date of getting your photo should not be before 01.01.2023.

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:

• Scanned copy of a recent coloured passport-sized (3.5 cm*4.5 cm) photograph of the candidate in the JPEG format only. The size of the scanned photograph (.JPEG file) must not exceed 100 KB. 
• Scanned copy of candidate’s signature using the blue or black pen on a white plain paper in the JPEG format only and the size must not exceed 100 KB.

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:

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.