JCECE 2025: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern
JCECE 2025 Exam will be conducted in the fourth week of April 2025. Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (JCECE) is a state level entrance exam conducted every year. This exam is conducted by Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) under the Government of Jharkhand. Through this entrance exam, candidates will get admission in the first year of B.V.Sc. and A.H., B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry, B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering), B.Tech (Dairy Technology) and B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) degree courses. To get admission in B.Tech, candidates must have a valid JEE Main score.
In this article, we have provided complete information related to the JCECE 2025 Exam such as application form, steps to apply, exam pattern etc.
JCECE 2025 Overview
| Exam name | JCECE 2025 |
| Full form | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination |
| Exam level | State level |
| Authority | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) |
| Courses offered | Undergraduate courses |
| Application mode | Online mode |
| Exam mode | Offline mode |
JCECE 2025 Exam Dates
The following are the tentative dates of JCECE exam 2025:
| Events | Dates 2025 (Tentative) |
| Submission of Online Application Form | 1st week of March 2025 |
| Last date for submission of application form | 1st week of April 2025 |
| Correction facility | 2nd week of April 2025 |
| Availability of admit card | 3rd week of April 2025 |
| Examination date | 4th week of April 2025 |
| Declaration of result | May 2025 |
| Counselling procedure | May 2025 |
JCECE 2025 Application Form
The following are the information related to JCECE 2025 application form:
- Candidates will be able to fill the JCECE application form 2025 through online mode.
- The registration form will be released in the first week of March 2025.
- Students will need to provide a valid mobile number and email ID, as all the communication will be done through them.
- Fill the application form by entering details such as personal, academic, gender, address details etc.
- Applicants must upload the scanned images of required documents such as photograph & signature within a prescribed size and format.
- Candidates will be allowed to fill one application form only, multiple application forms will be rejected.
- The authority will provide a correction facility to edit mistakes in application form in the second week of April 2025.
- Candidates are advised to recheck the filled details in the form before submitting it on the website.
- Take a printout of application form and keep it safe for further use.
Application Fee:
- The JCECE 2025 application fee will be submitted through online mode only.
- Applicants will be able to pay fees by using Debit card/ Credit card/ Net Banking/ UPI.
- The application fee once paid will not be refundable.
- Person with benchmark disabilities will be exempted from the application fee.
Below candidates can check out the category wise and subject wise application fee:
| Category | PCM Group | PCB Group | PCMB Group |
| General/ Economically Weaker Sections/ BC- I/ BC- II | Rs. 900 | Rs. 900 | Rs. 1000 |
| SC/ST/ Female applicants of all categories | Rs. 450 | Rs. 450 | Rs. 500 |
How to Apply for JCECE 2025
The following are the steps to apply for JCECE 2025 example:
- Step 1: Visit the website of JCECE (link will be available above).
- Step 2: Click on the “Apply Online” option.
- Step 3: Fill the required details in registration form such as candidate’s name, father’s name, gender, date of birth, etc.
- Step 4: After completing the form, candidates will get a registration number along with a password.
- Step 5: Login with the registration number and password.
- Step 6: Now, fill the application form by providing personal, academic details etc.
- Step 7: Upload the scanned images of photograph and signature within a prescribed size and format.
- Step 8: Submit the application fee through the given payment gateways.
- Step 9: Take a printout of application form and keep it safe for further use.
JCECE 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Below we have mentioned the eligibility criteria of JCECE 2025:
For B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering)/ B.Tech. (Dairy Technology):
- Qualification: Candidates should have qualified class 10+2/ Intermediate from a recognized board/ university.
- Subject: In class 12th, students must have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Age limit: Students must be minimum 17 years and maximum 22 years as on 1st July 2025. There will be relaxation of minimum age by 5 years for SC/ ST/ OBC category candidates.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry:
- Qualification: Students should have passed class 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized board/ university.
- Subject: Candidates must have Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Age limit: Students must be minimum 17 years and maximum 22 years as on 1st July 2025. There will be relaxation of minimum age by 5 years for SC/ ST/ OBC category candidates.
JCECE 2025 Exam Pattern
Candidates must go through the exam pattern of JCECE 2025 mentioned below:
- Examination mode: The exam will be held through offline mode (pen and paper based mode).
- Duration: Candidates will get two hours for Physics and Chemistry and one hour for Mathematics and Biology subjects.
- Medium: The question paper will be available in English and Hindi language.
- Marking scheme: For each correct response, one mark will be awarded.
- Negative marking: For each incorrect response, -¼ marks will be deducted.
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Type of Questions |
| Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics | 50 in each subject | Objective type (four options with single correct answer) |
| Physics, Chemistry and Biology | 50 in each subject | Objective type (four options with single correct answer) |
| Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics | 50 in each subject | Objective type (four options with single correct answer) |
JCECE 2025 Syllabus
The JCECE syllabus 2025 will be based on the syllabus of class 11th and 12th notified by the CBSE. Below we have given different topics for different subjects mentioned below:
- Physics: Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Rigid Body, Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation etc.
- Chemistry: Chemical Kinetics, Solid State, Solutions, Surface Chemistry, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, State of Matter, Alcohols, etc.
- Mathematics: Principle of Mathematics Induction, Linear Inequalities, Trigonometric Equations, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Binomial Theorem, etc.
- Biology: Structural Organization in Animals and Plants, Cell structure and Functions, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Genetics and Evolution, Biotechnology and its Applications, Biology and Human Welfare etc.
JCECE 2025 Preparation Tips
The following are some tips for JCECE 2025 exam:
- Prepare a time table for study and strictly follow it.
- Go through the prescribed exam pattern and syllabus of exam.
- Do practice previous year question papers and sample papers.
- Choose the best books and study material for preparation.
- Take breaks while studying and take care of your health.
JCECE 2025 Books
Students must refer the following books for JCECE 2025 exam:
| Book Name | Author Name |
| Handbook of Physics | Nipendra Bhatnagar |
| Problems in Physical Chemistry | Narendra Awasthi |
| General Aptitude Theory and Practical | Ajay Kumar and Anand Kumar |
| Biology Textbook | Dinesh Publications |
| Advanced Problems in Organic Chemistry | M.S Chouhan |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
JCECE 2025 Admit Card
The JCECE admit card 2025 will be made available at the website of board. Applicants will be able to download the admit card from the website. The admit card will not be sent by the authority to the candidates individually through offline mode. Candidates will be able to download their admit card in the third week of April 2025.
Applicants are advised to keep their admit card as it is a very important document for candidates to appear for exam. The hall ticket will contain details such as candidate’s name, roll number, category, date of birth, photograph, signature etc.
JCECE 2025 Answer Key
The JCECE answer key 2025 will be released in the first week of May 2025. It will be published in the PDF form. Candidates will be able to download the answer key through online mode. With the help of answer key, applicants will be able to estimate their scores before the declaration of result.
Candidates will be able to raise the objections against the answer key by paying a requisite amount, if they found any discrepancy in it. The answer key will contain the correct answers of the questions that came in entrance exam.
JCECE 2025 Result
The JCECE result 2025 will be released in May 2025. Students will be able to download their result through online mode by using their login credentials. The result will be made available at the website of authority.
The merit list will be released for all the offered courses. Candidates will be able to download the result by using their login credentials such as application number and date of birth. Applicants should take a printout of their result and keep it safe for further use.
JCECE 2025 Cut Off
JCECE cut off 2025 will be released through online mode. Candidates will get admission on the basis of the rank scored by them in exam. It will be a minimum qualifying mark that must be secured by candidates to be eligible for further admission process.
On the basis of cut off marks, students will need to follow the selection procedure of a particular institution. The cut off marks will be based on the factors such as number of students appearing in exam, difficulty level of exam, availability of seats etc.
JCECE 2025 Counselling
The JCECE counselling 2025 will be organized in three rounds for qualified candidates. During counselling, students must choose the course and institute as per their preference. The seats will be allotted on the basis of candidate’s choices and seat availability.
Candidates will be able to take part in counselling through online mode. Applicants will be called for counselling on the basis of their merit rank obtained in entrance exam. Students should also carry important documents for verification process.
Documents Required for JCECE 2025 Counselling:
- Class 10th admit card
- Class 10th marksheet/ certificate
- Class 12th admit card
- Counselling call letter
- Caste certificate
- Disability certificate
- Dependency certificate
- Income certificate
- Passport size photograph etc.
JCECE 2025 Participating Colleges
Here we have listed some participating colleges of JCECE 2025:
- RTC Institute of Technical, Ranchi
- KK College of Engineering and Management, Dhanbad
- Maryland Institute of Technology and Management, Jamshedpur
- Government Engineering College, Ramgarh
- Birsa Institute of Technology (BIT), Sindri, Dhanbad
- Nilai Institute of Technology (NIT), Ranchi
- Cambridge Institute of Technology (CIT), Ranchi
- RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur
- Ramchandra Chandravanshi University, Palamu
- University College of Engineering and Technology Hazaribagh
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