BCECE 2026

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination

The BCECE is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the BCECE Board (BCECEB). It is the mandatory channel for admission into undergraduate programs in Pharmacy, Agriculture, Health Sciences (Nursing/Public Health), and Veterinary Sciences across government and private colleges in Bihar.

Note on Engineering: Since 2019, admission to B.Tech programs in Bihar is based on JEE Main scores through the UGEAC counseling process. BCECE is no longer used for core Engineering (except for specific tracks like Agriculture Engineering).

📅 2026 Important Timeline (Tentative)

  • Official Notification: Last week of March 2026

  • Registration Portal Opens: 3rd Week of April 2026

  • Application Deadline: 4th Week of May 2026

  • Admit Card Release: 1st Week of June 2026

  • Examination Date: 2nd Week of June 2026

  • Result Declaration: July 2026

🎓 Eligibility & Domicile

  • Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.

  • Domicile: Must be a Permanent Resident of Bihar. (Candidates whose parents are employees of the Bihar Government or certain PSU/Central Govt. bodies posted in Bihar are also eligible).

  • Academic: Passed or appearing in 10+2 with relevant subjects (PCM/PCB/PCMB/Agriculture).

  • Minimum Marks: 45% aggregate in science subjects (40% for SC/ST/OBC/EBC).

  • Age Limit: * Pharmacy: Minimum 16 years (as of Dec 31, 2026).

    • Agriculture: Minimum 17 years (as of Aug 31, 2026).

    • Engineering/Medical Allied: No upper age limit.

📝 Exam Pattern (Offline OMR)

The exam is conducted in a modular format. Each subject paper is held in a separate 90-minute session.

  • Subject Options: Physics (P), Chemistry (C), Mathematics (M), Biology (B), and Agriculture (Ag).

  • Question Format: 100 MCQs per subject.

  • Marking Scheme: +4 for every correct answer; -1 for every incorrect answer.

  • Total Duration: 1.5 hours per subject.

  • Language: Bilingual (English and Hindi).

💰 Application Fee

The fee varies based on the number of subject groups selected:

  • General / OBC / EBC: * ₹1,000 (PCM / PCB / CBA / PCA / MBA / MCA)

    • ₹1,100 (PCMB Group)

  • SC / ST / PwD (DQ): * ₹500 (3-subject groups)

    • ₹550 (4-subject groups)

🏛️ Major Participating Colleges

  • MIT Muzaffarpur & BCE Bhagalpur (For specific technical courses)

  • Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour

  • Bihar Veterinary College, Patna

  • Public Health Institute, Patna (For B.Pharma & Nursing)

🔗 Official Links

Pro-Tip for 2026: If you are a Bihar student aiming for B.Tech, do not wait for the BCECE form. You must focus on JEE Main Session 2 (April 2026) and then register for UGEAC (Bihar Engineering Counseling) in May. BCECE is your backup only for Agriculture or Pharmacy.