BCECE Biology Syllabus 2024: Download PDF, Topics, Weightage

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Dec 13, 2023

BCECE Biology Syllabus 2024 includes essential topics such as Photosynthesis, Microbes in Human Welfare and more. Candidates can access the BCECE Syllabus 2024 displayed in detail on the official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.  

The BCECE 2024 exam will include a total of 100 questions from the biology syllabus. Candidates can gain admission to various agricultural, medical, pharmacy, and engineering colleges. The chapter-wise weightage of the BCECE 2024 biology syllabus is given in detail on the page below.

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BCECE Biology Syllabus PDF 2024

The BCECE biology syllabus is presented in a PDF format. Candidates can download the PDF from the link given in the table below:

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BCECE Biology Syllabus 2024

The BCECE Biology Syllabus 2024 consists of topics that are included in the 10th and 12th standards. The following are the topics included in the biology syllabus:

Diversity in the Living World

The concepts included in this topics are given below:

  • Diversity Of Living Organisms.
  • Classification Of The Living Organisms
  • Systematic And Binomial System Of Nomenclature.
  • Salient Features Of Animal and Plant Classification.
  • Botanical Garden, Herbaria, Zoological Parks Museums

Structural Organisation In Animals And Plant

The questions will be based on the concepts below:

  • Tissues In Animals And Plants.
  • Morphology, Anatomy, And Functions Of Different Parts Of Flowering Plants: Root, Stem, Leaf, Inflorescence, Flower, Fruit And Seed.
  • Morphology, Anatomy, And Functions Of Different Systems Of An Annelid (Earthworm), An Insect (Cockroach) And An Amphibian (Frog.)

Cell: Structure and Function

The subtopics included are listed as below:

  • Cell: Cell Wall, Cell Membrane And Cell Organelles and Nuclear Organisation
  • Mitosis, Meiosis, Cell Cycle. Basis Chemical Constituents Of Living Bodies
  • Structure And Functions Of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids And Nucleic Acids
  • Enzymes: Types, Properties, And Function
  • Plant Physiology
  • Movement Of Water, Food, Nutrients, And Gases
  • Plants and Water: Mineral Nutrition Respiration Photosynthesis Plant Growth and Development

Human Physiology

The questions will be formed from the concepts below:

  • Digestion And Absorption
  • Breathing And Respiration
  • Body Fluids And Circulation
  • Excretory Products And Elimination
  • Locomotion And Movement
  • Control And Coordination

Sexual Reproduction in Plants

The sub topics are given below:

  • Pollination And Fertilisation In Flowering Plants.
  • Development Of Seeds And Fruits.
  • Human Reproduction: Reproductive System In Male And Female, Menstrual Cycle.
  • Production Of Gametes, Fertilisation, Implantation, Embryo Development, Pregnancy, And Parturition.
  • Reproductive Health-Birth Control, Contraception, And Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

Genetics and Evolution

The genetics and evolution has the following subtopics:

  • Mendelian Inheritance
  • Chromosome Theory of Inheritance, Deviations from Mendelian Ratio
  • Sex Determination In Human Beings: Xx, Xy, Linkage and Crossing Over
  • Inheritance Pattern of Haemophilia And Blood Groups In Human Beings.
  • DNA: Replication, Transcription, Translation
  • Gene Expression and Regulation
  • Genome and Human Genome Project.
  • DNA Fingerprinting.
  • Evolution: Theories and Evidence.

Biology and Human Welfare

The concepts are given below:

  • Animal Husbandry
  • Basic Concepts Of Immunology, Vaccines
  • Pathogens, Parasites
  • Plant Breeding, Tissue Culture, Food Production
  • Microbes In Household Food Processing
  • Industrial Production, Sewage Treatment, And Energy Generation
  • Cancer And Aids
  • Adolescence And Drug/Alcohol Abuse

Biotechnology And Its Applications

The subtopics included are listed as below:

  • Recombinant DNA Technology
  • Applications In Health, Agriculture, And Industry
  • Genetically Modified (Gm) Organism; Biosafety Issues
  • Insulin And Bt Cotton

Ecology and Environment

The questions will be formed from the concepts below

  • Ecosystems: Components, Types, And Energy Flow.
  • Species, Population, And Community.
  • Ecological Adaptations.
  • Centres of diversity and conservation of biodiversity, national parks, and sanctuaries. Environmental issues.

TS EAMCET Subject-wise Syllabus

BCECE Exam Pattern 2024

The authorities prepare the BCECE Exam Pattern 2024 for the exam. The exam pattern can help understand the essential part of the syllabus and assist in identifying high-value topics.

The exam pattern is as follows:

  • The exam will have multiple-choice questions.
  • Every correct answer is awarded with 4 marks.
  • For every correct answer, 1 mark is deducted.
Subjects Number of Questions
Biology 100
Physics 100
Mathematics 100
Chemistry 100
Agriculture 100

BCECE Biology Weightage 2024

The biology section of the exam will have questions based on different topics. The BCECE biology topic-wise weightage based on the previous year’s pattern is mentioned in the table below:

Topics Weightage
Ecology and Environment 1% Questions
Biology and Human Welfare 2% Questions
Biotechnology and Its Applications 2% Questions
Genetics and Evolution 3% Questions
Structural Organisation In Animals And Plants 4% Questions
Diversity In the Living World 6% Questions
Plant Physiology 6% Questions
Human Physiology 7% Questions
Sexual Reproduction 7% Questions
Cell: Structure and Function 8% Questions

BCECE 2024 Books for Biology Syllabus

Candidates are advised to check the study material as it covers essential and complex topics. The recommended books for the BCECE Books 2024 for biology subject of the exam are mentioned in the table below:

Name of the Book Author
A textbook on Biology Pradeep
NCERT Biology Class 11 Sanjay Sharma
Objective Biology A. Biswas, S. Biswas
Elementary Biology for Class XII K. N. Bhatia

Preparation Tips for BCECE Biology Syllabus 2024

The following are a few preparation tips for the BCECE Biology Syllabus 2024:

  • By going through the detailed topic-wise weightage, candidates can identify important topics covered in the questions.
  • Following a strategy can help candidates to complete their syllabus on time.
  • Revision is advised for the subject as it helps remember and cover weak points.
  • Candidates can attempt the previous year's questions and sample question papers, which can help them understand the format of the exam.

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