BCECE 2022: Admit Card (Jul 12), Exam Date (Jul 24

BCECE application correction window was opened from Jun 24, 2022, and the last date to make any corrections was Jun 26, 2022. The BCECE admit card can be downloaded from Jul 12, 2022. BCECE exam will be conducted from Jul 24, 2022, to Jul 25, 2022.

The Bihar Combined Admission Competitive Examination Board administers the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE), a state-level entrance exam (BCECEB). Candidates seeking admission to various engineering and pharmacy degrees provided by various government and private institutions across the state will take the exam.

BCECE 2022 will provide plenty of opportunities for students who want to pursue a career in Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy. Candidates aspiring to study at the premier institutions of Bihar can opt for the BCECE Exam.

Information about the exam dates, eligibility, exam pattern, and the like for BCECE 2022 is given in the article below.

Latest updates on BCECE

Jun 27, 2022: BCECE 2022 application correction ended on Jun 26, 2022. Read More
Jun 24, 2022: BCECE 2022 application correction window opens from Jun 24, 2022, till Jun 26, 2022. Read More
Jun 20, 2022: BCECE 2022 last date to fill out the application form is Jun 20, 2022 till 11:00 PM. Read More
Jun 6, 2022: BCECE application form deadline has been extended until Jun 20, 2022. Read More

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BCECE 2022 Application Form

BCECE 2022 application correction window was opened from Jun 24, 2022 till Jun 26, 2022. Candidates need to visit the official website and login to make any corrections in the BCECE 2022 application form.

BCECE 2022 application form was available on the official website from May 17, 2022, to Jun 20, 2022 till 11:00 PM. The fee payment through challan could be done till Jun 20, 2022. The fee payment through any other mode of payment could be done till Jun 21, 2022. A step-by-step application process is given below:

Step 1: First, a candidate has to go to the official website of the BCECE 2022 exam and click on the "Apply on BCECE - 2022 " link.
Step 2: Afterwards, a candidate will have to fill out the online registration form and provide a valid email ID and mobile number to register. Candidates will be sent an activation code on their registered mobile number. Upon a candidate inputs the activation code in the field provided, he/she has to sign in using an email and a password.
Step 3: Next, a candidate has to fill in the personal details and complete this process and click on "Save & Next".
Step 4: After that, a candidate will need to upload a signature and photograph and click on "Save & Next".
Step 5: The next step will be to review your application form. Candidates can review their filled information in the above-mentioned steps and finally tick the "Declaration" checkbox.
Step 6: The last step will be the payment of the fee. Candidates will be able to pay the fee through Offline and Online modes. After that, they will be able to download their filled form which they can preserve for future use.

BCECE 2022 Application Fee

Candidates have the option to pay the application fee via Net Banking, Credit Card to Debit Card or through the offline mode by submitting the Bank Challan.

BCECE Fee Structure
Group	General /OBC /BC	SC / ST/ PwD
PCB/PCM/CBA/PCA/MBA/MCA	INR 1000	INR 500
Combined PMCB	INR 1100	INR 550

Read More: BCECE Application Form 2022

About BCECE Exam

The full form of BCECE is Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination. BCECE is a state-level examination conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) to allow students admission into undergraduate programs in prestigious colleges and universities of Bihar in medical, engineering, and agriculture streams. BCECE Bihar exam is also known as Bihar CET.

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) was established in 1995 under the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Act. BCECE Bihar is one of the most prominent examinations in India that encourages thousands of brilliant students across the country to pursue higher education in the top-notch colleges of Bihar. Some of the popular courses offered through this examination are MBBS, B.E. B.Tech, BDS, and BSc. Agriculture, B. Pharm., etc. Details about the eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, results, and, counselling for BCECE 2022 are presented in detail under the various headings of this article.

Given below are the highlights of the BCECE exam 2022.

BCECE 2022 Highlights
Exam Name	BCECE
Full Form	Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination
Exam Level	State Level
Conducting Body	Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Category	Undergraduate
Mode of Application	Offline
Frequency	Once
Official Website	bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
Medium	English
Helpline Number	0612-2220230, 0612-2225387

BCECE 2022 Courses Offered

Medical courses

The following courses are offered in medicine:

MBBS
BDS
BAMS
BHMS
BUMS
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Occupation Therapy
Para Medical Bachelor
Graduate Programs (Lab Tech, O.T. Assistant, Xray Tech, Ophthalmic Assistant, Orthotics, and Prosthetics) and other similar programs

Engineering and Pharmacy Courses

Various engineering and pharmacy courses are available in both government and institutions accredited by the Government of Bihar. These courses are available in colleges outside Bihar with quota seats as well.

Agriculture Courses

BCECE 2022 will make a candidate eligible for admission to the BCECE Agriculture College of Bihar as well.

BCECE 2022 Admission through NTA score

The conducting body has announced that the admissions to Engineering and Medical courses will also be done based on the score obtained in the tests conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This means the JEE Main 2022 and NEET 2022 scores of the candidates will be considered for admission into Engineering and Medical courses respectively. Candidates who are included in the merit list of the JEE Main or NEET 2022 will be eligible to apply for the counselling process.

BCECE 2022 Lateral Entry

Candidates can apply for Lateral Entry (LE) at BCECE to engineering, pharmacy and paramedical courses. It is advisable that the candidate get aware of the dates for Lateral Entry registration. The BCECE LE counselling schedule is mentioned in the tabular below.

BCECE LE 2022 Counselling
Event	Counselling Dates
BCECE LE 2022 Online Counselling Registration	To be announced
Late Date for Counselling Registration and Choice Filling	To be announced
Seat Allotment Round 1 (Provisional)	To be announced
Document Verification and Admission	To be announced
Seat Allotment Round 2 (Provisional)	To be announced
Document Verification and Admission	To be announced

Read More: BCECE LE 2022

BCECE 2022 Exam Date

BCECE 2022 the last date to fill out the application form was Jun 20, 2022 till 11:00 PM. BCECE 2022 exam dates are Jul 24 - 25, 2022. Admit card download date is from Jul 12, 2022. Meanwhile, candidates are advised to check the updates related to BCECE 2022 exam regularly. Once the official dates are announced, they will be updated here.

BCECE Important Dates 2022
Events	Dates
Date of Registration	May 17, 2022
Last Date of Registration	Jun 20, 2022
Last Date to Pay the Registration Fee	Jun 21, 2022
Online Editing of Application Form	Jun 24 - 26, 2022
BCECE 2022 Admit Card Release Date	Jul 12, 2022
BCECE 2022 Exam Date	Jul 24 - 25, 2022
BCECE 2022 Results	To be announced
BCECE Counselling	To be announced

BCECE 2022 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria are different for the different courses the candidate is applying for. BCECE 2022 Eligibility for different courses is discussed below:

For Engineering Courses

Educational Qualification: The candidate should have qualified 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks (Gen/OBC) or 40% marks (for SC/ST) from a recognized board of India. General and OBC candidates should have obtained at least 45% marks in 10+2 and SC/ST candidates should obtain at least 40% marks to be eligible to apply for the BCECE 2022 exam.

Candidates should also have Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects and one Chemistry or Biology or Biotechnology as an optional subject, to apply for the BCECE 2022 exam.

Nationality: Aspirants who are planning to appear for the BCECE 2022 exam must be a citizen of India.
Age: There is no prescribed age limit to apply for BCECE 2022. But it is understood, that passing Class 12 is essential to be eligible to apply.

For Pharmacy Courses

Educational Qualification: Candidates who are interested to apply for Pharmacy courses should have qualified 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and of Mathematics or Biology as optional subjects. Candidates who are appearing for the 10+2 can also apply. But they should be able to produce the passing certificate of 10+2 at the time of admission for BCECE.

Nationality: Aspirants who are planning to appear for the BCECE 2022 exam must be a citizen of India.
Age: There is no prescribed age limit to apply. But it is understood that passing Class 12 is essential to be eligible to apply for the BCECE 2022 exam.

Residential Specifications for Candidates

Candidates who satisfy the following requirements will be eligible for attempting the BCECE 2022 exam:

Candidates whose parents are residents of the state of Bihar and India also. OR
Candidates whose parents are unarmed refugees in Bihar. OR
Candidates whose parents are from other states but are employees of the Govt. of Bihar. OR
Candidates whose parents are employees of the former Govt. of Bihar whose cadre has not been divided yet and those whose post is still transferable in the state of Bihar/Jharkhand. OR
Candidates whose parents are Govt. of India employees posted in Bihar or employees of Government of India-run factories or institutions located in Bihar (PSU of Govt of India).

Read more: BCECE Eligibility Criteria 2022

BCECE 2022 Reservation

The conducting authority reserves a certain percentage of seats to candidates belonging to certain categories to ensure that the candidates belonging to various categories are also provided with an opportunity. The number of seats reserved for candidates belonging to different categories is mentioned below.

BCECE Reservation Seats
Category	Percentage of Seats
General (UR)	50%
Extreme Backward Class (EBC)	18%
Scheduled Caste (SC)	12%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	1%
Backward Class (BC)	12%
Reserved Category Girls (RCG)	3%

BCECE 2022 Syllabus

BCECE 2022 Syllabus includes topics from the Class 10 and 12 syllabi. Candidates will be asked questions from the respective courses for which they have applied. The syllabus will have topics from subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology of Class 11 and 12 difficulty levels. Candidates must be thorough with the syllabus to prepare well and score better marks.

Given below is a list of all the important topics under each subject according to the BCECE Board.

Mathematics

According to BCECE Board the BCECE 2022 exam syllabus for Mathematics is as follows:

Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications
Complex numbers and Quadratic Equations
Differential Equations
Integral Calculus
Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability
Mathematical Induction
Mathematical Determinants
Permutations and Combinations
Sequences and Combinations
Sets, Relations, and Functions
Statistics and Probability
Three-dimensional Geometry
Trigonometry
Vector Algebra

Chemistry

According to BCECE Board the BCECE 2022 exam syllabus for Chemistry is as follows:

Physical Chemistry

Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Electrochemistry
Equilibrium
Redox Reactions
Solutions
States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
Structure of the Atom
Surface Chemistry
Thermodynamics

Inorganic Chemistry

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
d- and f- Block elements (Antinoids, Lanthanide, Coordination Compounds)
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements (Metallurgy)
Group 1 and Group 2 Elements
Hydrogen
Preparation and Properties of Some Important Compounds
s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
p-Block Elements (Group 3 and Group 4 Elements)

Organic Chemistry

Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
Biomolecules (Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids)
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Classification of Hydrocarbons ( Alkanes, Alkene, Alkynes, Aromatic Hydrocarbons etc.)
Environmental Chemistry
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Hydrocarbons
Organic Chemistry-Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen Amines, Cyanides, Isocyanides, and Diazonium Salts
Polymers and their Classification

Physics

According to BCECE Board the BCECE 2022 exam syllabus for Physics is as follows:

Atoms and Nuclei
Communication Systems
Current Electricity
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
Electromagnetic Waves
Electronic Devices
Electrostatics
Gravitation
Kinematics
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Laws of Motion
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Optics
Oscillations and Waves
Physics and Measurement
Properties of Solids and Liquids
Rotational Motion
Thermodynamics
Work, Energy, and Power

Biology

According to the BCECE Board the BCECE 2022 exam syllabus for Biology is as follows:

Biology & Human Welfare
Biotechnology and its Applications
Cell: Structure & Function
Diversity in Living World
Ecology & Environment
Genetics & Evolution
Human Physiology
Plant Physiology
Sexual Reproduction
Structural Organisation in Animal and Plants

Agriculture

According to BCECE Board the BCECE 2022 exam syllabus for Agriculture is as follows:

Agricultural Engineering
Animal Husbandry
Basic Horticulture
Crop Protection
Dairy and Fish Production
Extension Education
Flowers
Fruit Production
Introductory Agriculture and Agrometeorology
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Plant Breeding and Genetics
Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables
Soil as a Medium of Plant Growth
Vegetable Production

Read more: BCECE Syllabus 2022

BCECE 2022 Exam Pattern

Candidates will be allotted a time of 90 minutes (1.5 hours) for attempting the BCECE 2022 exam.
This exam will be conducted in offline mode.
Questions asked in the paper will be of MCQ format i.e. multiple choices will be provided while selecting the answer.
The paper will be broadly divided into 3 subjects based on the chosen course.
The whole exam of BCECE 2022 will be divided into two stages: Stage-I and Stage-II.
Stage-I will have 50 questions in each of the three sections. There will be no negative marking in this section and 3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer.
The stage-II exam will have three sections which will contain 100 questions each. There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer and 3 marks will be awarded for the right answer.

In Stage-I, the subjects will be Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. The candidate can choose Mathematics for Engineering courses and Biology for Pharmacy courses. The same goes for Stage II as well except that it has more questions so it is more challenging.

How to Fill OMR Sheet?

An OMR sheet and the question paper are provided to the candidate during the exam. Fill in the details like your Registration no, Question paper code, Question paper set and other such details. The computer will not be able to recognize the answer sheet, if there are any errors.

An OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheet is a Computer-readable sheet and compiles the information automatically on the scan.
The candidate needs to go through the instruction provided on the back side of the OMR sheet before darkening the bubbles.
Based on the answers recorded, the board evaluates papers and awards marks to students.

Read more: BCECE Exam Pattern 2022

BCECE 2022 Admit Card

Candidates can download their BCECE 2022 admit card from the official website (www.bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) on Jul 12, 2022. Candidates have to bring this admit card to the examination hall on the day of the examination. If a candidate finds any mistake in his/her admit card, then they can report it to the official authorities five days before the commencement of the exam and get the error rectified. Failure to produce the admit card at the exam centre would mean that a candidate will not be allowed to write the exam.

How to Download BCECE Admit Card?

Download your BCECE 2022 Admit Card by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Candidates have to go to the official website of BCECE (www.bceceboard.bihar.gov.in)
Step 2: After landing on the page, candidates have to click on the "Download Admit Card BCECE" notification.
Step 3: After that, you have to go to the portal, type your registration number, and click on the "Submit" button. You can also log in with your email ID and password to access your admit card.
Step 4: Cross-check the details given on the admit card before downloading it.

Details on the BCECE 2022 Admit Card

The candidates must check their BCECE 2022 Admit Cards for the following information: Name of the candidate, Father’s Name, Contact Details, Date of Birth, Registration Number, Exam Centre Details, General Instructions, Exam Instructions (Exam centre code, location).

Details Mentioned on the BCECE 2022 Scorecard

Below are the details that will be mentioned in the BCECE 2022 Scorecard: Candidates' name, Candidates' roll number, Candidate papers appeared for, Marks obtained by candidates in the papers, Overall Marks obtained in BCECE 2022 Exam, Rank secured by the candidates based on their category and subject group.

Read More: BCECE Admit Card 2022

BCECE 2022 Exam Centres

BCECE 2022 Exam Centres are spread across the following cities in Bihar. A detailed list of the districts in which the BCECE 2022 exam will be conducted is mentioned on the BCECE 2022 Exam Centers page.

Read More: BCECE Exam Centres 2022

BCECE 2022 Question Paper

BCECE question paper will be released after the exam. BCECE exam is a paper and pen based test. The candidates can use the previous year's question paper for practice. The exam authorities are also likely to release the BCECE 2021 question papers officially after the admission process is concluded. Working on the BCECE previous year's papers will help the candidates in improving time management skills.

BCECE 2022 Results

BCECE 2022 results will only be made available on the official website. BCECE 2022 results will be declared in the form of a merit list. The candidates must follow the steps given below to access their results:

The candidate must visit the BCECE official website- 'bceceboard.bihar.gov.in,' and click on the ' Results BCECE 2022' link.
Enter the BCECE login details which could be the roll number and date of birth or application number and a security pin.
Check the scorecard. BCECE 2022 Board will declare a merit list for the exam in a PDF format.

Read More: BCECE Result 2022

BCECE 2022 Cut-Off

BCECE cut-off will be released by the official authority once the BCECE result has been declared. Candidates who score less than the cut-off marks will not be able to participate in the admission process. There are also many factors that affect BCECE cut-off. Candidates can check the previous year's cut-off trends, to get an idea.

Read More: BCECE 2022 Cut-Off

BCECE 2022 Answer Key

BCECE 2022 conducting authority will release an official answer key after the successful conduction of the exam. By comparing the answers marked by the candidates along with the official answer keys, candidates can arrive at the possible score. Candidates can follow the steps given below to view the answer key.

Step 1: Visit the BCECE official website.
Step 2: In the notification section, click on the ' Answer key' link.
Step 3: Log in using the credentials provided during the registration process.
Step 4: View and download the answer key.
Step 5: Take a printout of the same.

BCECE 2022 Counselling

After BCECE 2022 exam results are declared, candidates can begin registering for counselling.

First candidates will have to register for counselling on the official website.
Next, they will have to select the preferences for the colleges and courses after which they will be given provisional allotment to these colleges and courses based on the cut-off score.
It will be followed by a process of handwriting verification. Only the successful completion of this step would lead to a candidate qualifying for the final seat allotment.
Finally, document verification is done for the candidate, and seats are allotted.

Since counselling is based on merit and BECE Ranks, candidates must aim to score good marks to be able to get admission to the college of their choice and the course they wish to opt for.

Read more: BCECE Counselling 2022

BCECE Participating Colleges

Several colleges are there which participate in the BCECE Counselling process and shortlist the candidates based on their performance in the qualifying exam. BCECE college's list is listed below. Candidates can check the list of BCECE engineering colleges to which they want to secure admission.

Bhagalpur College of Engineering, Bhagalpur
Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology, Muzaffarpur
Bakhtiyapur College of Engineering, Patna
Nalanda College of Engineering, Chandi
Gaya College of Engineering, Gaya
Millia Institute of Technology, Purnea

BCECE 2022 Reference Books

Here are recommended reference books that will strengthen preparatory efforts for BCECE 2022.

Physics

Previous year's objective questions of jee main and jee advanced (AIEEE and IIT)

Book	Author / Publication
Physics book of Class 11th and 12th	NCERT
Objective Physics	Pradeep
Concepts of Physics	H C Verma
BCECE Explorer	MTG
BCECE	Arihant

Chemistry

Previous year's objective questions of jee main and jee advanced (AIEEE and IIT)

Book	Author / Publication
Chemistry book of Class 11th and 12th	NCERT
Objective Chemistry	Pradeep
BCECE Explorer	MTG
BCECE	Arihant

Mathematics

Previous year's objective questions of jee main and jee advanced (AIEEE and IIT)

Book	Author / Publication
Maths book of Class 11th and 12th	NCERT
Objective Maths	R.D Sharma
BCECE Explorer	MTG
BCECE	Arihant

Biology

Previous year's objective questions of jee main and jee advanced (AIEEE and IIT)

Book	Author / Publication
Biology book of Class 11th and 12th	NCERT
Biology class 11th and 12th	Trueman
BCECE Explorer	MTG
BCECE	Arihant

Read more: BCECE Books 2022

BCECE 2022 Preparation Tips

Below are a few guidelines for candidates to help them in their preparation for BCECE 2022 exam:

Go through the BCECE syllabus thoroughly.
Understand the exam pattern and the topics included.
Create a timetable and map out a preparation schedule.
Practice the mock tests and previous years’ papers that are available.

BCECE Contact Details

Adress: BCECE BOARD, I.A.S Association Building, Near Patna Airport, Patna - 800014, Bihar (India)

Contact No: 0612-2220230, 0612-2225387

Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

FAQs

How to apply for BCECE?

You can apply for BCECE through BCECE official website. First you have to register yourself on the account using a valid email ID and mobile number. After this you can proceed to fill in the application form. To know the entire process, click BCECE 2022 Application Form

How much is the BCECE Fee for the SC/ST category?

For PCM category, SC/ST students have to pay INR 500 and for PCMB category, students have to pay INR 550. This payment can be made online, through NetBanking/Credit Card/Debit Card. Otherwise, by selecting the \'Challan\' option in the application form, the fee can be paid offline.

How to check BCECE Merit List?

To check the BCECE Merit List, a candidate needs to go to the official website and log in with their roll number and date of birth. They will be able to access their Merit List after BCECE has declared the results.

If my application will get rejected, would the application fee paid will get refunded to me?

No, the application fee will not be refunded to you in any case.

Is a Domicile Certificate necessary for Bihar state candidates?

Yes, a Bihar state candidate should produce the Domicile Certificate to apply for the BCECE Exam.

What is the age limit to apply for engineering courses under BCECE?

There is no age limit to apply for engineering courses under BCECE. However, in order to be eligible to apply, the candidate must have completed Class 12 or an equivalent examination.

Would the BCECE exam be conducted in the Hindi language?

Yes, the BCECE exam is a bilingual exam. Hence, the exam will be conducted in English and Hindi. The choice of language to attempt must be mentioned in the application form itself.

Are Mathematics and Biology compulsory subjects required to write BCECE Exam?

For engineering courses, mathematics is necessary so a candidate can opt for it in the exam while for pharmacy courses, biology is necessary so it should be opted for in the exam. Thus, mathematics is not compulsory for pharmacy students and biology is not compulsory for engineering students.

Will I be able to apply for BCECE Exam B.Tech if I secured 75% in Class 12 and am a domicile of the State of Bihar and have taken the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics?

Yes. Mathematics is compulsory along with Physics and Chemistry for the B.Tech course. So, you are eligible.