Are you an aspirant of medical, engineering, or agricultural courses in Bihar? If yes, then you might be interested in BCECE, a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). BCECE stands for Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination, and it is one of the most popular exams in the state. In this blog post, I will tell you everything you need to know about BCECE, such as its eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, application process, counselling, and more.

What is BCECE?

BCECE is a state-level exam commenced by BCECEB every year. It is conducted for admissions in various professional courses of medical, engineering, and agricultural streams in the institutions of Bihar. BCECE was earlier conducted in two stages, but from 2023 onwards, it is conducted in a single stage only. The exam is held in offline mode, and the questions are based on the syllabus of class 11 and 12 of Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB).

Who can apply for BCECE?

To apply for BCECE, you need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• You must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Bihar.
• You must have passed or appeared in the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and/or Biology as compulsory subjects.
• You must have secured at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in the aggregate of the relevant subjects.
• You must be at least 17 years old as on December 31 of the year of admission for medical and agricultural courses. There is no age limit for engineering courses.

How to apply for BCECE?

To apply for BCECE, you need to follow these steps:

• Visit the official website of BCECEB and register yourself by providing your name, email, mobile number, and password.
• Login with your credentials and fill the online application form with your personal, academic, and communication details.
• Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and other documents as per the specifications.
• Pay the application fee of Rs. 1000 (Rs. 500 for reserved categories) through online mode or challan.
• Download and print the confirmation page and keep it for future reference.

What is the exam pattern and syllabus of BCECE?

The exam pattern and syllabus of BCECE are as follows:

• The exam is divided into four sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. You can choose to appear for PCM (engineering), PCB (medical), or PCMB (both) as per your preference.
• The exam is conducted in offline mode, and the duration is 1.5 hours for each section.
• The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions in each section, and each question carries 4 marks.
• There is negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
• The syllabus of the exam is based on the class 11 and 12 curriculum of BSEB, and it covers the topics of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology as per the NCERT books.

How to prepare for BCECE?

To prepare for BCECE, you need to follow these tips:

• Study the syllabus thoroughly and revise the important concepts and formulas regularly.
• Solve previous year papers and mock tests to get familiar with the exam pattern and difficulty level.
• Practice time management and accuracy skills and avoid guesswork and silly mistakes.
• Refer to the best books and study materials for BCECE, such as NCERT books, Bihar Board books, and coaching notes.
• Stay updated with the latest news and notifications regarding the exam and the counselling process.

How to check the result and participate in the counselling of BCECE?

The result and counselling of BCECE are as follows:

• The result of BCECE is declared on the official website of BCECEB, and you can check it by entering your roll number and date of birth.
• The result displays your marks, rank, and category-wise merit list.
• Based on your rank and merit, you are eligible to participate in the online counselling and seat allotment process of BCECE.
• You need to register for the counselling and fill your choices of courses and colleges as per your preference.
• You need to verify your documents and pay the counselling fee of Rs. 600 (Rs. 300 for reserved categories) at the designated verification centres.
• You need to download your provisional seat allotment letter and report to the allotted college for admission.

Conclusion

BCECE is a state-level entrance exam for admissions in various professional courses of medical, engineering, and agricultural streams in Bihar. It is conducted by BCECEB every year in a single stage. To apply for BCECE, you need to fulfill the eligibility criteria, fill the online application form, pay the fee, and download the admit card. To prepare for BCECE, you need to study the syllabus, solve the papers, and practice the tests. To check the result and participate in the counselling, you need to visit the official website, register for the counselling, fill your choices, verify your documents, and report to the college. I hope this blog post has given you a clear idea of BCECE and helped you in your preparation.