This examination is organized at the state level and is conducted through offline mode only. The Applicants qualifying would be entitled to admission to UG programs of agricultural science, medical programs except for MBBS and BDS, and pharmacy programs.
BCECE was recently directed to Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, and Architecture, Following this, BCECEB directed teaching for Engineering and Architecture studies based on JEE Main scores, and for Medical, Veterinary Science, Animal Management classes based on NEET scores.
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) Highlights
Exam Name |
BCECE (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination) |
Conducting Body |
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board |
Exam Level |
State Level |
Frequency of Exam |
Once a year |
Mode of Application |
Online |
Mode of Exam |
Offline (Pen and Paper Mode) |
Exam Duration |
4 hour 30 minutes |
Courses Offered |
Pharmacy, Health Science and Agriculture Courses |
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) Exam Dates 2023
Events |
Dates 2023 (Tentative) |
Availability of application |
1st week of May 2023 |
Last date to register |
Last week of May 2023 |
Last date of payment by challan |
Last week of May 2023 |
Last date of payment by online mode |
1st week of June 2023 |
Application correction |
1st week of June 2023 |
Admit card availability |
3rd week of June 2023 |
Exam date |
Last week of June 2023 |
Result /merit list declaration |
1st week of July 2023 |
Issue of rank card |
2nd week of July 2023 |
Counselling starts |
3rd week of July 2023 |
Eligibility Criteria for BCECE 2023
1. Only Indian nationals can apply for BCECE 2023.
2. Candidates should have a domicile of Bihar.
3. Parents of the candidate must be permanent residents of Bihar state.
4. Candidates whose parents are employees in the Public Sector Undertaking of Govt. of India.
5. Candidates whose parents are working in the state of Bihar but living outside Bihar are also eligible to apply for BCECE 2022.
Educational Qualification:
1. B.Sc Nursing- Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Biology as subjects with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.
2. Medical Courses- Candidates must have completed 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.
3. Pharmacy Courses- Candidates must have qualified 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry as compulsory subjects and in option candidates must have either maths or biology.
4. Agriculture Courses- Check Application form eligibility.
Application Process for BCECE 2023
In case of filling incorrect information not only the candidature will be treated as invalid but BCECE registration fee -
Step 1: Visit the official website of BCECE and enter your email id, phone number, and date of birth. Number and ID must be active and valid, as the entire communication related to the exam will be notified on it.
Step 2: The applying candidate needs to fill out the application form by entering your personal details.
Step 3: Upload all the required documents Scan and Upload your documents (Photograph, Signatures & Required certificated) according to BCECE.
Step 4: Payment of Application Fee - BCECE 2023 Application Fee can be paid online via net banking/credit card/debit card.
BCECE Application Fee
Group |
Category |
Fee |
PCM/ PCB |
General, Backward Class (BC), and Other Backward Class (OBC) |
1000 INR |
For one subject group that is PCM or PCB |
Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC) |
500 INR |
For both groups PCMB |
General, BC and OBC |
1100 INR |
SC and ST |
550 INR |
How to download BCECEB DCECE admit card 2023?
1. Visit the official website of BCECE at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, click on the link that reads, "Admit Card".
3. Submit your registration number and date of birth. Log in.
4. The admit card will appear on the screen.
5. Download the admit card and take its printout.
BCECE 2023 Exam Pattern
1. Duration of Exam: One and a half hours (90 minutes) for each of the sections.
2. Mode of Exam: Online Mode
3. Question type: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
4. Subjects: Physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and agricultural science.
5. Total questions: 100 questions from each subject.
6. Marking scheme: Four marks are given for every correct response and a deduction of one mark for every incorrect response.
Exam Name |
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination or BCECE |
Exam Frequency |
Once in a year |
Exam Mode |
Offline |
Exam Duration |
1 hour 30 minutes for each paper (total of five papers) |
Bihar BCECE Result 2023
Bihar BCECE Result 2023 can also be checked online on the official website.
How to check Bihar BCECE Result 2023 online?
1. Log onto the official website i.e. bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
2. Click on the link for BCECE 2023 Portal.
3. Click on the 1st link named “Rank Card of BCECE-2023”.
4. You will be sent to a new login page.
5. Enter your Exam Roll Number and Date of Birth there.
6. Verify the details entered by you and submit.
7. Your Bihar BCECE Result 2023 will be displayed on the screen.
8. Download your respective Result Scorecard and take a printout for future reference.
BCECE 2023 Counselling
BCECEB will conduct BCECE counselling separately for Pharmacy and Agriculture courses. It is also the conducting body of state counselling for Medical and Engineering seats on the basis of NEET and JEE Main scores respectively. Qualified candidates can download counselling letter from BCECE official website.