The deadline for BCECE 2024 Application Form has been extended until May 30, 2024. BCECE, Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination, is an annual state-level entrance exam. Its purpose is to facilitate admissions into various undergraduate programs. BCECEB, Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, oversees its administration. Successful candidates gain entry into agriculture, pharmacy, architecture, and medical courses across multiple colleges in Bihar. Aspiring candidates can apply online. This article offers comprehensive information on BCECE 2024, covering aspects such as the application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and more.
BCECE stands for Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Exam. This exam is conducted once in every year for candidates who wish to secure admissions in various engineering programs. This examination is conducted only for persons who are native to Bihar and wish to study engineering in Bihar.
This examination is conducted in both English and Hindi. This is to ensure that students who are not familiar with English can also appear for this particular examination and that not knowing English does not come in their way of studying engineering.
BCECE 2024 Summary:
- Exam Name: BCECE 2024
- Full form: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination
- Exam level: State level
- Conducted by: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
- Exam Type: Undergraduate courses
- Application mode: Online
BCECE Exam Dates 2024
The official BCECE 2024 exam dates are listed below.
Events |
Dates 2024 |
Online application form |
19th April 2024 |
Last date to apply |
30th May 2024 |
Last date of payment |
1st June 2024 |
Correction facility |
2nd – 3rd June 2024 |
Admit card |
28th June 2024 |
Exam date |
13th & 14th July 2024 |
Declaration of result |
July 2024 |
Counselling |
August 2024 |
BCECE 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for BCECE 2024 are outlined below:
For Engineering Courses:
- Domicile: Candidates must hold a domicile certificate from Bihar state to be eligible.
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 12th class/3-year diploma exam or its equivalent from any recognised board.
- Alternatively, applicants with a valid score in JEE Main are also eligible to apply for the exam.
- Subjects: Candidates must have passed Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects in the qualifying exam.
- Marks: Candidates must score a minimum of 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST).
For Pharmacy Courses:
- Age Limit: Candidates must be a minimum of 17 years old as of December 31, 2024.
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 12th level or equivalent from any recognised board.
- Subject: Candidates must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology (PCMB) in the qualifying exam.
- Marks: To be eligible, candidates must score at least 45% marks (40% marks for reserved categories).
BCECE 2024 Registration
BCECE 2024 Application Form: Below are the details regarding the BCECE 2024 Application form along with some important instructions:
- The Application form for BCECE 2024 is accessible exclusively through online mode.
- Candidates are required to furnish personal, academic, and contact details, among others, while completing the application form.
- The BCECE 2024 Application Form became available starting from April 19, 2024.
- To finalise the application process, applicants need to upload scanned signatures and photographs in the prescribed size and format.
- While entering the details, candidates should carefully review all the information provided. Additionally, the board will offer a correction facility from May 23, 2024.
- The deadline for submitting the application form is May 30, 2024.
- Candidates are advised to retain a printed copy of the application form for future reference.
Application Fee:
The BCECE 2024 Application Fee can be remitted through online mode. Candidates have the option to submit the fee using credit cards, debit cards, or Net Banking.
The application fee for different subject combinations is detailed as follows:
Subject Combination |
General/ OBC |
SC/ ST/ DQ |
PCM/ PCA/ CBA/ MCA/ MBA |
Rs 1000/- |
Rs 500/- |
PCMB |
Rs 1100/- |
Rs 550/- |
How to Apply for BCECE 2024:
Step 1: Visit the website (link provided above).
Step 2: Candidates must register by providing basic details such as name, date of birth, etc.
Step 3: Fill out the application form, including personal, educational, and contact details.
Step 4: Upload scanned photographs and signatures in the prescribed size and format.
Step 5: Proceed to pay the application fee through both online and offline modes.
Step 6: Finally, take a printout of the application form for future reference.
BCECE 2024 Reservation Criteria
Candidates from Bihar state across various classes are eligible for reservation criteria provided by the Bihar Government. Please review the reservation criteria outlined below:
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% |
BCECE 2024 Exam Pattern
Candidates are advised to review the exam pattern for BCECE 2024 as provided below:
- Exam Mode: The examination will be conducted via offline mode (pen and paper-based).
- Medium: The examination will be administered in both English and Hindi languages.
- Question Type: The paper will comprise Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Duration: Candidates will have 1 hour and 30 minutes (90 minutes) to complete the paper.
- Number of Questions: The paper will consist of a total of 100 questions.
- Marking Scheme: For every correct answer, candidates will receive 4 marks, while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.
Below, candidates can verify the weightage of questions.
Subjects |
Total number of Questions |
Total Marks |
Physics |
100 |
400 |
Chemistry |
100 |
400 |
Mathematics |
100 |
400 |
Biology |
100 |
400 |
Agriculture |
100 |
400 |
It is important that you plan your studies and work as per the plan to be able to crack this exam and secure a decent score. The preparation tips will help you take care of important things you need to pay attention to while you are preparing for your examination.
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Study Material:
The books you use to study need to be latest. It is of paramount importance to have the best and most recent study material that is easy to understand and also covers the entire portion.
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Time Management:
The management of time is the key to a successful career in life. This is true for BCECE examination as well. Divide your time amongst your subjects and study them well. It is essential to prepare a time table and follow it strictly. Divide the syllabus evenly a per the time you are going to take to study each topic. Start preparing well in advance to prevent unnecessary haste during examinations.
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Study Plan:
Make a study plan that is practical. You must be able to follow it. This is one thing you have to chalk out for yourself. That is because only you are aware of your capabilities and grasping power. Hence make a plan to study each topic well and do not skip any topic. Spend less time in unnecessary things like surfing the internet and pick your books more often. Even if you finish the syllabus, you can use the spare time to revise what you have learnt. More than one revision is also very effective.
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Prepare Notes:
You may have all the study material to aid you but there is nothing like self prepared notes for a good memory. Things you write down will last long in your memory and you will skip any possibilities of making mistakes. Use this key advise to specially study the topics that you find difficult.
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Look after yourself:
All of the effort you put during your examination is wasted if you feel weak, do not eat well, have sleepless nights or if you are down with any illness or disease. Hence take good care of your health. Skip eating outside, junk food to prevent common illnesses.
BCECE 2024 Syllabus
The BCECE syllabus encompasses topics from both the 11th and 12th levels, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Below, candidates can review some of the topics covered.
Syllabus:
Section |
Unit |
Chapters/Topics |
Biology |
Diversity in Living World |
Classification of living organism based on the five kingdoms
Animal Kingdom- Salient Features
Botanical World
Zoological parks and museums
Plants and their classification
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Structural Organisation of Plants and Animals |
Tissues in animals and plants
Anatomy
Morphology
Insect
Amphibian
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Structure and Function of Cell |
Cell, Cell wall and cell membrane, constituents of the cell, working of the cell |
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Plant Physiology |
The basic life processes of plant and the structure. Respiration, photosynthesis, etc. |
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Human Physiology |
The processes of life like respiration, digestion, excretion, etc |
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Sexual Reproduction |
Process of Reproduction in plants and animals. Reproduction in humans and all topics related to it. |
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Genetics and Evolution |
Chromosome theory of inheritance
Determination of gender
Inheritance of haemophilia
Blood groups in human being
DNA
Genome
Translation
Replication
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Biology and Human welfare |
Vaccines
Pathogens
Plant breeding
Food production
Parasites
Sewage treatment
Cancer and aids
Animal husbandry
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Biotechnology and Applications |
Agriculture, Industry, Insulin, etc |
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Ecology and Environment |
Conservation of biodiversity
Population
Human species
National parks and sanctuaries
Community
Ecological adaptations
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Chemistry |
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry |
Theories of Dalton, Introduction to chemistry, atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, etc. |
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Structure of Atom |
Atomic Model by Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr. Protons, Neutrons and Electrons, Concepts of orbits, etc. |
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Classification of Elements and periodicity in properties |
Valence, electro negativity, modern periodic table, etc |
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States of Matter |
Laws of Boyle, Charle. Melting and boiling point, Ideal Behaviour, liquification of gases, etc. |
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Thermodynamics |
Heat
Work
Energy
Laws of thermodynamics
Combustion,
Sublimation
Atomisation
Equilibrium, etc.
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Environmental Chemistry |
Air of environmental pollution
Water pollution
Acid rain
Ozone and it reaction
Molecular reactions
Voids
Electrical and Magnetic Properties
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Solutions |
Types of solutions
Depression of freezing point
Osmotic pressure
Elevation of boiling point
Abnormal molecular mass
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Surface Chemistry |
Colloids, Properties of colloids, Enzyme reaction, activity and selectivity
Coagulation
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P-block elements |
Occurrence, oxidation stress
Preparation and uses of nitrogen, compounds of phosphorous, their preparation and uses.
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Chemistry in everyday life |
Tranquillizers
Disinfectants
Antimicrobials
Antibiotics
Antifertility drugs
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Mathematics |
Sets and Functions |
All about sets, Venn diagram, products of sets, domain, constant, polynomial, sum, difference, etc. |
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Algebra-i |
Need for complex numbers
Linear inequalities
Argand plane and polar representation of complex numbers
The principle of mathematical induction and simple applications
Graphically solutions of system of linear inequalities in two variables
Arithmetic progression, mean, median and mode.
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Co-ordinate Geometry |
Circle
Ellipse
Parabola
Hyperbola
Standard equations and simple properties of ellipse
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Calculus-i |
Product and quotient
Derivative of sum
Derivative of difference
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Mathematical Reasoning |
Mathematics
Converse and contrapositive
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Statistics and probability |
Mean deviation of measure of dispersion
Axioms of probability
Occurrence of events
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As is evident from the table above, the syllabus covers all the major topics. Each topic covers a lot of other sub topics. These are mainly chapters that the candidates study during their school and college education. This exam intends to revise the major chapters in biology, chemistry, maths and physics. The above table aims to mention most of the major topics of the syllabus. In order to study each of the above topics, the candidate must choose the best books.
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Books for Preparation for BCECE:
Books for Physics:
Name of the Book |
Author |
Concepts of Physics Volume 1 |
HC Verma |
Concepts of Physics Volume 2 |
HC Verma |
Books for Biology:
Name of the book |
Author |
A textbook of biology class 12 |
P S Dhami |
Master the NCERT Biology Vol 1 and 2 |
Sanjay Sharma |
Books for Maths:
Name of the Book |
Author |
Higher Algebra |
Hall and Knight |
The elements of co ordinate geometry |
S L Loney |
A problem book in mathematical analysis |
GN Berman |
Books for Chemistry:
Name of the Book |
Author |
Modern approach to Chemical calculations |
R.C. Mukherjee |
Numerical Chemistry |
DR. P Bahadur |
BCECE 2024 Admit Card
The BCECE Admit Card will be available online starting from June 28, 2024. Candidates need to log in using their credentials to download the admit card. The admit card includes essential details such as the candidate’s name, father’s name, category, venue, date, and date of birth.
It is mandatory for candidates to carry their admit cards on the day of the examination, as entry to the examination hall will not be permitted without it. The authority will only release the admit card for registered candidates.
Since this examination is conducted by the State of Bihar, the centres are all over the state of Bihar in major cities as well as smaller places. The names of the centres are as under:
Central Bihar |
Western Bihar |
Eastern Bihar |
North Bihar |
South Bihar |
Patna |
Buxar |
Bhagalpur |
Sitamarhi |
Gaya |
Nalanda |
Rohtas |
Banka |
Darbhanga |
Nawada |
Samastipur |
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Munger |
Gopalganj |
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Bhojpur |
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Saharsa |
Saran |
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Begusarai |
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Muzzafarpur |
Siwan |
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Sheikhpura |
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East Champaran |
Supaul |
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Araria |
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Aurangabad |
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Lakhisarai |
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Other Cities where Centres are Held: |
Bhabua, Arwal, Jahanabad, Vaishali, Sheohar, Madhubani, Madhepura, Purnia, Katihar, Kishanganj, Khagaria, Jamui |
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How to Download Admit Card:
The Admit card is the only document you will need in the examination hall. In order to download the admit card, you need to follow the steps below:
- When the admit card is released, you shall receive the email about the ink you can download the admit card from.
- Click on the link
- Enter your registration number and password
- Click on download tab
- Print the downloaded admit card.
BCECE 2024 Result
The BCECE 2024 Result is scheduled to be announced in July, 2024. BCECE (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination) is a state-level entrance examination offering courses in Pharmacy and Agriculture. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) is responsible for conducting this examination. Successful candidates in this entrance exam will secure admissions to various institutions within Bihar state.
BCECE 2024 Result Date
The results will be announced starting from July 2024. The BCECE written exam is scheduled to take place on July 13th and 14th, 2024. The BCECE counselling for 2024 is set to commence in September 2024.
The counselling process will be conducted in multiple rounds online. Candidates will be invited for counselling based on the merit list prepared by the board.
How to Check Result
To access the results, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website (link provided above).
- Open the link and select the respective stream.
- Enter your roll number and date of birth.
- Click on the “Show Rank” button.
- The result will be displayed on the screen.
- Verify the result and print out the rank card.
- Retain the downloaded PDF for further procedures.
BCECE Merit List 2024
A separate merit list will be compiled based on candidates’ scores in the entrance exam. Factors such as the total number of applicants, the number of candidates who cleared the exam, and the cut-off marks will be considered in preparing the merit list.
To access the merit list, candidates will need to log in using their credentials (roll number and date of birth). Counselling invitations will be extended to candidates based on this prepared merit list. During counselling, seats will be allocated according to the candidate’s rank, seat availability, and preferences filled out by the candidates.
BCECE Rank Card 2024
The BCECE Rank Card 2024 will be available online. Candidates can obtain their rank cards starting from July 2024 for both PCB and PCM groups.
To check their ranks, candidates will need to input their roll number and date of birth. The board will publish candidates’ ranks along with the merit list.
Candidates must bring their rank cards for document verification during counselling. The board will also release the closing ranks of various participating colleges for the counselling rounds.
The candidates who qualify the examination shall subsequently appear for counselling. During this registration, the candidates need to enter their choice of college and course in the order of their preference. After this procedure of filling form and registering, candidates will be allotted seat which shall be displayed on their online portal. The provisional allotment letter will be issued that needs to be downloaded and submitted in the college along with the fees. The candidates must then report with their documents for verification at the date and time mentioned in the allotment letter. The counselling centre is held in the capital city of Patna, Bihar. The list of documents that the candidate must carry with him/her are as listen under:
- Allotment Letter
- Admit Card
- Marksheet, Hall Ticket and Pass Certificate of 10th Standard
- Marksheet, Hall Ticket and Pass Certificate of 10th Standard
- Counselling Letter
- Six photograph that is similar o the photo in the application form
- Medical certificate
- Caste certificate
- Character certificate
- Income certificate if applicable or needed
- Nativity Certificate.
BCECE Cutoff
The BCECE 2024 Cut Off will be published online by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). As the primary organising authority overseeing the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE), it administers this state-level exam for students aspiring to pursue fields such as pharmacy, agriculture, and others within Bihar State. Admission to engineering courses is based on JEE scores. Below, we present comprehensive details regarding the BCECE Cut Off 2024.
The authority will release the cut off after announcing the result, facilitated by the BCECEB board. These cut off marks represent the minimum qualifying criteria established by the examining body.
To proceed with the admission process, candidates must attain at least the specified cut-off marks. The cut-off details will be disseminated online and will be contingent upon factors such as the number of applicants, seat availability, and exam difficulty level.
Based on the BCECE cut off, the conducting body will compile a merit list of all successful candidates, categorised by colleges, courses, and candidate groups.
The BCECE Rank Card 2024 will be accessible online, with candidates able to obtain it from July 2024. These rank cards will be available for both PCM and PCB groups.
The BCECE Result 2024 is slated for release in July 2024, accessible exclusively through online mode.
BCECE counselling for 2024 is set to commence in September 2024. Candidates will be invited for counselling rounds based on the merit list prepared by the board.