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BCECE Full Form: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility,2023 …

BCECE is a state-level entrance exam for admission into professional courses in Bihar. The exam is conducted in two stages, namely BCECE Stage 1 and BCECE Stage 2. The first stage is a preliminary exam, while the second stage consists of two papers- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. To be eligible for BCECE, candidates need to meet certain criteria such as age, educational qualification, and domicile status in Bihar. BCECE is a highly competitive exam, and candidates must prepare well to secure a good rank. Moreover, the exam pattern and syllabus are similar to national-level exams like JEE, NEET, and AIIMS. Additionally, BCECE offers admission to various other professional courses such as Pharmacy, Architecture, and Health Science. The application process usually starts in February, and the exam is conducted in April or May.

OVERVIEW
Exam Important Dates
Application Form
Application Fee
How To Apply for BCECE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Patterns
Rank List
Cut Off
Admission Process

OVERVIEW

BCECE is a state-level entrance exam in Bihar for professional courses. It has two stages- BCECE Stage 1 and BCECE Stage 2. Eligibility criteria include age, education, and domicile in Bihar. BCECE is highly competitive and has a similar syllabus to national-level exams. It offers admission to courses like Pharmacy, Architecture, and Health Science. The application process starts in February, and the exam is conducted in April or May.

BCECE 2023 Exam Important Dates

Events	Exam Dates
Application Form starting date	3rd week of May 2023
Last date of Online Registration	3rd week of June 2023
Last date of payment through Challan	3rd week of June 2023
Last date of payment through online	3rd week of June 2023
Online Editing of Application form	4th week of June 2023
Admit card Downloading date	2nd week of July 2023
Date of Examination	4th week of July 2023
Result Declared	August 2023
Counselling Started	August 2023

BCECE 2023 Application Form

The BCECE 2023 Application Form will be available only in online mode on the official website of BCECEB.
The application process is expected to start in the third week of May 2023 and will end in the third week of June 2023. Candidates must complete the registration process within this time frame.
Before filling out the application form, candidates must read the BCECE 2023 Information Bulletin carefully to understand the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and other important details.
Candidates will have to register on the official website by providing basic details such as name, email ID, phone number, etc.
After registration, candidates can log in to their account using their registration ID and password to access the application form.
Candidates will have to fill in their personal, academic, and contact details in the application form.
They will also have to upload scanned copies of their photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
The application fee for BCECE 2023 can be paid through online or offline mode using credit/debit card, net banking, or bank challan.
Candidates must ensure that they review the application form carefully before submitting it to avoid any errors or discrepancies.
After submission, candidates will receive a confirmation email or SMS on their registered email ID or phone number. They should keep a copy of the filled-in application form and the fee receipt for future reference.

BCECE 2023 Application Form Fees:

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

How to Apply for BCECE 2023:

Here are the steps to apply for BCECE 2023:

Visit the official website of Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB).
Click on the link to apply for BCECE 2023.
Register for the exam by providing basic details such as name, email ID, phone number, etc.
Login to your account using the registration ID and password.
Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
Choose the subject combination for which you wish to apply (PCM/ PCMB/ CBA/ PCA/ MBA/ MCA).
Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee through online or offline mode using credit/debit card, net banking, or bank challan.
Review the application form carefully before submitting it.
Click on the submit button to complete the application process.
After submission, take a printout of the filled-in application form and the fee receipt for future reference.

Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for BCECE 2023 before filling out the application form. Also, they should keep a copy of the filled-in application form and the fee receipt for future reference.

BCECE - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is BCECE?

BCECE stands for Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) for admission to undergraduate courses in engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture offered by various colleges and institutions in Bihar.

Is there any negative marking in BCECE?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in BCECE. However, there is no negative marking for unattempted questions.

How can I download the BCECE admit card?

Candidates can download the BCECE admit card from the official website of BCECEB. They need to login to their account using their registration ID and password, and then click on the link to download the admit card.

What is the selection process for BCECE?

The selection process for BCECE involves a written examination followed by counselling. Candidates who qualify the written examination are called for counselling based on their rank and availability of seats.

BCECE 2023 - Eligibility Criteria:

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Nationality	Candidates must be citizens of India.
Domicile	Candidates must have a domicile of Bihar.
Age Limit	– For engineering and pharmacy courses, the minimum age limit is 17 years as on December 31, 2023. For agriculture courses, the minimum age limit is 16 years as on August 31, 2023. There is no upper age limit.
Educational Qualification	– For engineering courses: Candidates must have passed or appeared in the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects from a recognized board.- For pharmacy courses: Candidates must have passed or appeared in the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology as mandatory subjects from a recognized board. For agriculture courses: Candidates must have passed or appeared in the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects from a recognized board.
Minimum Marks	– For engineering and pharmacy courses, candidates must have secured at least 45% marks in aggregate in the above subjects. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum marks required is 40%. For agriculture courses, candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in aggregate in the above subjects. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum marks required is 40%.

In summary, to be eligible for BCECE 2023, candidates must be Indian citizens with a domicile of Bihar. They must meet the age requirements based on the course they are applying for, and have completed or are appearing in the 10+2 examination with the mandatory subjects mentioned for the respective courses. The minimum marks required in the mentioned subjects are also different for different courses and categories. It is important for candidates to check the official website for any updates or changes in the eligibility criteria.

BCECE 2023 Exam Pattern

Exam Stage	Number of Questions	Type of Questions	Marks for Correct Answer	Negative Marking	Duration	Language	Syllabus
Stage 1	100	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	+4	-1	2 hours 15 minutes	English and Hindi	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology
Stage 2	200 (100 each from PCM and PCB groups)	MCQs	+4	-1	2 hours 15 minutes	English and Hindi	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology

BCECE 2023 will be conducted in two stages: Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Stage 1 will have 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in total, while Stage 2 will have 200 MCQs (100 MCQs each from PCM and PCB groups).
Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks, while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
The language of the question paper will be in English and Hindi.
The duration of each stage will be 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The syllabus for both stages will be based on the 10+2 level of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.

Candidates must qualify in Stage 1 to be eligible to appear for Stage 2. The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in Stage 2 only. It is important for candidates to note that negative marking is applicable for both stages of the BCECE 2023 exam.

BCECE Rank List

The BCECE Board releases the rank list for BCECE 2023 after the declaration of the result. The rank list is prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the BCECE 2023 exam. The rank list will contain the rank of the candidates, along with their scores and other details.
The rank list is an important document that is used during the counseling process. The counseling process is conducted in multiple rounds, and candidates are called for counseling based on their ranks. The higher the rank, the better are the chances of getting admission to the desired course and college.

Candidates can check the official BCECE website for updates on the release of the rank list for BCECE 2023. It is important to note that the rank list is prepared separately for PCM and PCB groups. Candidates who have appeared for both groups will be assigned separate ranks for each group, and the higher rank will be considered for counseling.

BCECE Cut Off

BCECE Cut Off is the minimum score required by the candidates to be eligible for admission to various courses offered by the participating institutes. The cut off is determined based on various factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of available seats.

The BCECE cut off is released by the BCECE Board after the declaration of the result and is published on their official website. The cut off is released separately for PCM and PCB groups, and it varies from institute to institute and course to course.

Candidates who meet the BCECE cut off are eligible to participate in the counseling process. The counseling process is conducted in multiple rounds, and candidates are called for counseling based on their ranks. During the counseling process, candidates can choose the course and institute they wish to study in based on their rank and availability of seats.

It is important to note that the BCECE cut off varies every year based on various factors, and candidates are advised to check the official website for updates on the BCECE cut off for 2023.

BCECE 2023 Admission Process

The BCECE 2023 admission process is conducted in multiple rounds, and it involves the following steps:

Registration: Candidates who have qualified the BCECE 2023 exam need to register for the counseling process on the official website of BCECE Board.
Choice Filling: After registration, candidates need to fill in their choice of courses and institutes based on their preference and rank.
Document Verification: Candidates need to visit the designated document verification center with their original documents to get their documents verified.
Seat Allotment: Based on the rank, category, and choices filled by the candidates, the BCECE Board conducts seat allotment and announces the results on the official website.
Provisional Allotment Letter: Candidates who have been allotted a seat need to download the provisional allotment letter from the official website and report to the allotted institute for admission.
Reporting to the Institute: Candidates need to report to the allotted institute with the provisional allotment letter and original documents for completing the admission process.

It is important to note that candidates need to pay the admission fee at the time of reporting to the institute. The admission fee varies from institute to institute and course to course.