BCECE 2026

 

The Bihar board conducts the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) for 2026 at the state level to determine admission to professional programs in engineering, pharmacy, the medical field, and agriculture at the best universities of Bihar.

 

• The BCECE 2026 application process is anticipated to commence in March 2026, and the offline exam is slated for May or June 2026.

• Multiple-choice (MCQ) questions make up the BCECE exam. Correct answers get a score of 4, while incorrect answers result in a score of 1.

• The NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 science curricula, which cover physics, chemistry, biology, agriculture, and mathematics, serve as the foundation for the BCECE curriculum.

• Each subject has 100 questions, 400 marks, and 90 minutes to complete them.

• Undergraduate programs in medicine, pharmacy, and agriculture have a minimum age requirement of 17 years old for all BCECE test categories.

BCECE 2026 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 (Tentative)
Online application form available	2nd week of April 2026
Last date of submission	1st week of May 2026
Last date of fee payment	2nd week of May 2026
Correction facility	2nd week of May 2026
Admit card	4th week of May 2026
Exam date	2nd week of June 2026
Result announcement	2nd week of July 2026
Counselling begins	July 2026

 

 

BCECE 2026 Application Form

 

Applicants must go through the mentioned criteria before filing the BCECE Application Form 2026:

 

• The BCECE 2026 registration form will be available online.

• The second week of April 2026 is when the BCECE 2026 Application Form filling process will begin.

• Prior to filling out the application, candidates should verify their eligibility.

• Enter your contact information, academic credentials, and personal information to finish the form.

• Candidates must provide scanned copies of their signatures and photos in the required format.

• The first week of May 2026 is the registration deadline for BCECE 2026.

• The second week of May 2026 will mark the start of a correction window during which the application can be reviewed and changed.

• A copy of the application should be kept by the applicants for their records.

 

 

Application Fee:

 

• The application fee for BCECE 2026 will only be paid online.

• The fee must be paid by the candidate via a debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, etc.

• The applicants' fee will not be reimbursed.

Check the course-wise application fee below:

 

Subject Combination	General/OBC	SC/ST/DQ
PCM/CBA/PCA/MBA/CA	Rs. 1000/-	Rs. 500/-
PCMB	Rs. 1100/-	Rs. 550/-

BCECE 2026 Application Correction

 

The application correction window for BCECE 2026 is expected to open for two or three days during the second week of May 2026. Candidates will have the opportunity to change or amend any inaccurate information they entered on the application during this time.

 

Applicants will have the option to correct their BCECE 2026 applications online. Candidates must go to the website and log in to the portal in order to make changes. Candidates should be aware that just a few details may be corrected.

 

 

How to Apply for BCECE 2026

 

To apply for BCECE 2026, take the following actions:

 

Step 1: Visit the BCECEB website (link provided above).

Step 2: Click the "New Registration" link to register on the site.

Step 3: To complete the registration procedure, provide a working email address and mobile number.

Step 4: Click "Fill Application Form" and fill in your contact, educational, and personal information.

Step 5: Upload scanned papers that adhere to the format requirements, such as a photo and signature.

Step 6: Verify the accuracy of all the information you supplied on the application form.

Step 7: Use the online payment methods to pay the application cost.

Step 8: Download and print a copy of the application for your records after submitting it.

 

 

BCECE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

 

Candidates must go through the given BCECE Eligibility Criteria 2026 before applying:

 

• Nationality & Residence: Applicants must be Indian nationals with a Bihar state domicile certificate.

• Physical Fitness: In order to apply, candidates must be in good health.

• Age Requirement: To enroll in a pharmacy course, an applicant must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026. There is no upper age limit for enrollment in engineering programs.

 

 

For Engineering Courses:

 

• Qualifications: Applicants must have earned a diploma or completed their 12th grade exam, or an equivalent degree from an approved board.

• Subjects: In order to qualify for the qualifying tests, applicants must have taken Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

• Marks: In order to be eligible, students must receive at least 45% on their qualifying exams (or 40% for SC/ST candidates).

• Scores: Candidates will also be deemed qualified if they have a valid JEE Main scorecard.

 

For Pharmacy Course:

 

• Qualification: One needs to have passed the 12th grade exam or have an equivalent degree from an approved board.

• Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026.

• Subjects: For their 12th grade exam, students must take Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and/or Biology (PCMB) as required courses.

• Marks: In their qualifying test, candidates must have received at least 45% of the possible points (or 40% for reserved categories).

 

 

BCECE 2026 Exam Pattern

 

View the BCECE Exam Pattern 2026 in the section below:

 

• Exam Mode: The BCECE 2026 test will be administered offline.

• Medium: The question paper will be available in Hindi and English.

• Duration: Ninety minutes will be allocated for each subject group.

• Type of Questions: Multiple-choice questions will be asked on the entrance exam.

• Total Questions: There will be 100 questions in the question paper.

• Marking Scheme: Four points will be awarded for each right response, and one point will be subtracted for each wrong response.

 

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

 

Topics from the 11th and 12th grade standard curriculum will be covered in the 2026 BCECE syllabus. Five subjects—physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, and agriculture—will make up the syllabus.

 

The curriculum will be created to evaluate applicants' expertise in order to admit them to different programs in engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture. The syllabus for their field must be studied by candidates.

BCECE 2026 Preparation Tips

 

Here are some useful pointers and strategies to help you master the 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

 

IIHMR U MAT Selection Factor	Weightage
CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT/ IIHMR-U MAT score	30
Qualification (Graduation Marks)	30
Group discussion	15
Personal interview	20
Sports and Extra-Curricular Activities/Work Experience	05
Maximum Marks	100