BCECE 2026 Counselling has been started from 20th July 2026. Rank Card has been announced. Exam has been held on 30th & 31st May 2026 via offline mode. Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)conducts the BCECE entrance exam at state level once a year.
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BCECE Counselling Dates | Rank Card | BCECE Reservation Criteria
BCECE 2026 Latest Update – Counselling Started
BCECE 2026 Counselling has been started on 19th July 2026. Check here for counselling details.
BCECE 2026 Rank card/ result has been released for PCM/ PCB/ PCMB. Check here for rank card details.
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) offers admissions into various professional courses in Medical, Engineering & Agriculture Streams in Bihar. Admission into Engineering Courses will be based on JEE Main Scores.
All You Need To Know About BCECE 2026 Exam:
- Planning to appear for BCECE exam in 2026?… Keep an eye on the Exam Dates.
- Want to know about BCECE 2026 score card?… Find BCECE Score Card details here.
- Curious about the BCECE 2026 counselling process?… Explore the BCECE Counselling here.
- How can i participate in counselling process?…Through online mode.
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Read this article to know about BCECE 2026 along with exam dates, admit card, exam pattern, preparation tips, syllabus etc.
Overview
| Exam Name | BCECE 2026 |
| Full Name | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate Courses |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Exam Mode | Offline Mode |
| Application Mode | Online Mode |
BCECE 2026 Exam Dates
We have mentioned the BCECE Exam Dates 2026 in the below table:
| Events | Dates 2026 (Official) |
| Online application form available | 15th April 2026 |
| Last date of submission | 10th May 2026 |
| Last date of fee payment | 10th May 2026 |
| Correction facility | 11th – 12th May 2026 |
| Admit card | 22nd May 2026 |
| Exam date | 30th & 31st May 2026 |
| Result announcement | 24th June 2026 |
| Counselling begins | 19th July 2026 |
BCECE 2026 Answer Key
The board does not release answer key to verify the answers, assess their performance, and predict their scores before the results announcement.
If released in case, students can access BCECE Answer Key 2026 via online mode through login on website. By using the answer key, candidates can estimate their potential scores and evaluate their chances of getting admission to their preferred college.
BCECE 2026 Result
Candidates can access their BCECE result 2026 via online mode by entering their registration and roll numbers. The board determine the result based on candidates’ performance in the entrance exam. The board also releases the BCECE rank card 2026 through the website.
BCECE 2026 results has been declared on 24th June 2026 on the board’s website. Separate merit list is prepared for PCM and PCB groups respectively, based on cut off marks secured by applicants. Admission is provided based on the ranks obtained by candidates in the merit list.
BCECE 2026 Cut Off
After the announcement of result, candidates can check the cut off marks via online mode. Cut off is minimum scores secured in the entrance exam to be considered for counselling.
To be eligible for admission, candidates must score at least the minimum cut off set by the board. BCECE cut off 2026 is determined based on the number of applicants, availability of seats and difficulty level in the exam.
Reservation Criteria
Students can check the below table for BCECE Reservation Criteria 2026:
| Category | Reservation Criteria |
| Schedule Caste (SC) | 16% |
| Schedule Tribe (ST) | 1% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 18% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 12% |
| Reserved Category Girls (RCG) | 3% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
| Physically Handicapped | 5% |
BCECE 2026 Counselling
After the BCECE 2026 result declaration, applicants are called for counselling strictly based on their merit and college/ course preferences. The schedule for counselling, including date, time, and venue, is available on the website.
BCECE counselling is conducted online in multiple rounds depending on seat availability. Based on merit-cum-option, each candidate is given the opportunity to choose any one institute/ course of their choice according to their merit.
After selection, the allotment order will be issued based on the available seats and reservation of candidates. During counselling, candidates must compulsorily get their original documents verified and the finally selected candidates are offered seats in the allotted institute/ course.
Participating Colleges
Candidates can check the list of BCECE Participating Institutes 2026 below:
- Purnea College of Engineering, Purnea
- Gaya College of Engineering, Gaya
- Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology, Muzaffarpur
- Katihar Engineering College, Katihar
- Buddha Institute of Technology Gaya
- Vidya Vihar Institute of Technology, Purnea
- Nalanda College of Engineering, Nalanda
- Sityog Institute of Technology, Patna
- Darbhanga College of Engineering, Darbhanga
- Millia Institute of Technology, Purnea
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
BCECE 2026 Application Form
Applicants must go through the given guidelines before filling the BCECE Application Form 2026:
- Registration form for BCECE 2026 is accessible through online mode.
- BCECE 2026 Application Form filling process has started from 15th April 2026.
- Applicants should confirm their eligibility before completing the form.
- To complete the form, enter personal, academic qualification and contact details.
- Applicants must upload scanned Photograph, Hindi & English Signatures and other documents in the specified format.
- The deadline for BCECE 2026 registration is till 10th May 2026.
- A correction window is available from 11th to 12th May 2026 to review and modify the application.
- Applicants should retain a copy of the submitted application for future records.
Application Fee:
- BCECE 2026 Application Fee has been remitted through online mode only.
- Candidates must pay the fee through Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking/ UPI etc.
- Fee submitted by the applicants will not be refunded.
Check the course-wise application fee below:
| Subject Combination | General/BC/EWS/EBC | SC/ST/DQ |
| PCM/CBA/PCA/MBA/CA | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 500/- |
| PCMB | Rs. 1100/- | Rs. 550/- |
BCECE 2026 Application Correction
BCECE 2026 application correction window is open from 11th to 12th May 2026 for two days only. During this period, candidates are able to edit or modify the incorrect details filled in application form.
BCECE 2026 application correction facility is available to applicants via online mode. To make corrections, aspirants must visit the website and login to the portal. Candidates must note that corrections will be possible in few details only.
How to Apply for BCECE 2026
To apply for BCECE 2026, follow the given steps:
- Step-1: Navigate the website of BCECEB (link is given above).
- Step-2: Register on the portal by clicking the “New Registration” link.
- Step-3: Enter a valid email ID and mobile number for the registration process
- Step-4: Press on “Fill Application Form” and enter personal, educational, & contact details.
- Step-5: Upload scanned documents such as a photograph, signatures & other documents, ensuring they meet the specified format. & also upload the live photograph during the form filling.
- Step-6: Review all entered information in the application form for accuracy.
- Step-7: Pay the application fee through the online payment options.
- Step-8: After submitting the application, download and print a copy for future references.
BCECE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must go through the given BCECE Eligibility Criteria 2026 before applying:
- Nationality & Domicile: Applying candidates must be citizens of India and possess a domicile certificate of Bihar state.
- Physical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit to be eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: Applicant must attain 17 years of age as on 31st December 2026 for pharmacy course. No age limit specified for admission to engineering courses.
For Engineering Courses:
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed their 12th-level examination/ diploma, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Applying candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in the qualifying exams.
- Marks: Candidates must score a minimum of 45% marks in their qualifying exams (40% for SC/ST candidates).
- Scores: Candidates with a valid JEE Main scorecard will also be considered eligible.
For Pharmacy Course:
- Qualification: One must have qualified 12th-level examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board.
- Age Limit: The lower age limit for candidates must be 17 years as of 31st December 2026.
- Subjects: Students must have Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and/or Biology (PCMB) as mandatory subjects in their 12th level examination.
- Marks: Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in their qualifying examination.
BCECE 2026 Admit Card
Admit card of all eligible candidates is made available from 22nd May 2026 via online mode on the website. Students need to enter their Registration No. & Password to download the BCECE Admit Card 2026.
The admit card contain details such as name, father’s name, category, DOB, exam centre and date. Candidates must bring the downloaded admit card along with them to the examination center to be allowed to sit for BCECE 2026 exam.
BCECE 2026 Exam Pattern
Check the BCECE Exam Pattern 2026 from below section:
- Exam Mode: BCECE exam is conducted via offline mode.
- Medium: Question paper is provided in both English and Hindi languages.
- Duration: For each subject group, 90 minutes will be allotted.
- Type of Questions: In the entrance exam, Multiple Choice Questions will be asked.
- Total Questions: Question paper includes a total of 100 questions.
- Marking Scheme: For every correct answer, 4 marks will be given and for every incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.
Know the marking scheme for BCECE 2026 exam below:
| Subjects Group | Total Marks (4 mark per Question) |
| PCM Group | 400 |
| PCB Group | 400 |
| PCA Group | 400 |
| PCMB Group | 400 |
BCECE 2026 Syllabus
BCECE Syllabus 2026 include topics from 11th & 12th standard curriculum. The syllabus is drawn of five subject i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Agriculture subjects.
The syllabus has been designed to assess candidate’s knowledge for admission into various Engineering, Pharmacy and agriculture programs. Candidates must prepare from the syllabus of their respective field.
BCECE 2026 Preparation Tips
Here, we have recommended some helpful tips & tricks to ace BCECE 2026 exam:
- Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the BCECE 2026 syllabus and exam pattern.
- Allocate dedicated study time for each subject.
- Incorporate regular short breaks to maintain focus and prevent burnout.
- Divide the syllabus into smaller, manageable sections.
- Solve previous years’ exam papers to gain insights into exam pattern & question types.
- Maintain well-organized notes and revise regularly.
BCECE Books
Students must refer to the given books for BCECE Exam preparation:
- Concept of Physics—HC Verma
- Objective Mathematics—ML Khanna
- Chemistry book of Class 11th & 12th—NCERT
- Class 11th & 12th Mathematics—NCERT
- BCECE Explorer by MTG or BCECE—Arihant
- Arihant Organic Chemistry—Arihant
- Class 11th &12th Biology—NCERT
Interested candidates must go through the above article to et detailed information regarding BCECE 2026 application, form, dates, eligibility and others. Applicants are advised to stay active with this website for latest updates.
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