Jharkhand PECE 2026 Exam Pattern: Number of Questions, Marking Scheme, Duration

Jharkhand Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) 2026 ( Jharkhand Polytechnic )

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 23:46 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

Jharkhand PECE Exam Pattern 2026: JCECEB will soon release the Jharkhand PECE 2026 exam pattern. Aspirants of the upcoming Jharkhand Polytechnic exam must check the exam pattern before starting to prepare for the exam. It will provide students with details on the number of questions, marking scheme, duration of the exam, mode of exam and more. Along with the pattern, aspirants must check the Jharkhand PECE syllabus to know what topics and chapters will be asked in the exam.

As per the Jharkhand PECE marking scheme, students will get one mark for every correct answer, while there is a negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer. The exam will have a total of 150 multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The exam is likely to be held in May 2026. Continue reading to find the detailed Jharkhand PECE exam pattern 2026.

Table of contents
  • Jharkhand PECE Exam Pattern 2026 – Highlights
  • PECE 2026 Exam Pattern
  • Jharkhand PECE Marking Scheme
  • Important Topics for Jharkhand PECE 2026
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Jharkhand PECE Exam Pattern 2026 – Highlights

 Candidates can check the Jharkhand Polytechnic 2026 exam pattern highlights below:

Particulars

Details

Mode of Examination

Offline

Medium of Test

English and Hindi

Number of Questions

150

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Maximum Marks

150

Negative Marking

0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer

Duration of Exam

150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes)

Sections in Paper

Three sections: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will Jharkhand PECE 2026 be conducted?
A: 

The authority will conduct the Jharkhand PECE exam 2026 in May 2026, tentatively.

Q:   Is there any negative marking in Jharkhand PECE 2026?
A: 

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the Jharkhand PECE exam. There is no negative marking for unattempted/unanswered questions. 

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PECE 2026 Exam Pattern

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) will release the Jharkhand PECE exam pattern online on its official website. The authority will prepare the Jharkhand Polytechnic question paper like the PECE paper pattern only. Applicants must check the Jharkhand PECE exam pattern 2026 to understand the format of the exam. The exam pattern for PECE 2026 will comprise of the marking scheme, number of sections, total number of questions, duration and more. The exam will have 150 questions divided equally into Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates have to finish the test in 150 minutes, i.e., 2 hours 30 mins. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.  

Subjects 

Number of Questions 

Maximum Marks 

Physics 

50 

50 

Chemistry 

50 

50 

Mathematics 

50 

50 

Total 

150 questions 

150 Marks 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the duration of Jharkhand PECE?
A: 

The Jharkhand PECE will be held for 2 hours 30 minutes in offline mode. 

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Jharkhand PECE Marking Scheme

The Jharkhand PECE exam pattern provides the marking scheme. The marking scheme for the PECE 2026 exam shows how marks are allocated to a question. There is also negative marking in the Jharkhand PECE exam. Candidates can check the marking scheme for the Jharkhand PECE exam 2026 in this table:

Type of questions Marks
Correct Answer +1
Wrong Answer -0.25
unanswered questions 0
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Important Topics for Jharkhand PECE 2026

The Jharkhand PECE examination will have questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. A total of 150 multiple-choice questions will be asked in the exam. Questions will be based on the prescribed syllabus. The PECE syllabus is based on class 10 level topics. Check the subject-wise important topics below.

Subject Important Topics
Physics
  • Mechanics: Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Power, Gravitation, Hydrostatics, Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Electricity & Magnetism: Electric Current, Magnetic Effects, Domestic Circuits
  • Light & Optics: Reflection, Refraction, Human Eye
  • Heat & Energy: Heat, Types of Fuel, Solar System
Chemistry
  • Matter & Its Nature: Classification of Matter, Chemical Reactions.
  • Elements & Compounds: Acids, Bases, Salts, Hydrocarbons, Metals & Non-metals, Periodic Classification.
  • Environmental Chemistry: Natural Resources, Ecological Balance, Air.
  • Electrochemistry: Electrolysis, Electrochemical Cells.
Mathematics
  • Algebra: Number System, Factorization, Logarithms, Linear & Quadratic Equations, Sets, HCF & LCM, Banking, Simple/Compound Interest
  • Geometry: Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Mensuration (Area, Volume)
  • Statistics & Probability: Basic concepts
  • Relations & Functions: Basic Concepts

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Answered 4 weeks ago

In case of any issues in downloading Jharkhand Polytechnic admit card reach out to the officials on the helpline numbers or email address. The jharkhand Polytechnic admit card will be available online is a mandatory document to appear for the test.

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The Jharkhand Polytechnic admit card will be released a few days before the exam.

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Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination, Jharkhand PECE, a state-level exam held for admission to Diploma courses at participating colleges in Jharkhand. The exam is conducted annually, as an offline test.

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Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the Jharkhand PECE exam. There is no negative marking for unattempted/unanswered questions.

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The Jharkhand PECE application fee 2026 for General/OBC candidates is Rs 650, while for SC/ST/Female candidates have to pay Rs 325. 

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Applicants have to upload the following documents in the mentioned specification:

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PhotographJPG10 KB to 100 KB
SignatureJPG10 KB to 30 KB
Left Hand Thump ImpressionJPG10 KB to 50 KB
Mark Sheet of 10th or Equivalent ExaminationJPG100 KB to 200 KB

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