
The JCECE BSc Nursing registration process 2026 will begin tentatively from June 2026. by the conducting body, Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), on the official website, nursingbasiccet.jceceb.org.in. Once the application window opens, a direct link to apply for the exam will be provided below. However, before applying, it is important to know the JCECE BSc nursing eligibility criteria laid down by the JCECEB.
After the JCECE BSc Nursing registration concludes, the JCECE BSc Nursing application correction facility will be provided to make corrections, if required. Find out complete details about the JCECE BSc nursing registration process 2026 in the upcoming sections.
Applicants who want to fill out the application form for JCECE BSc Nursing are advised to check the eligibility criteria first. According to the age-wise qualification, applicants must be 17 years old on December 31, 2026. While students need to pass class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) & English as a core subject with an aggregate of 45% marks.
Candidates have to pay the application fees while filling the form as per their respective category. Applicants who are from General, OBC & EWS category have to pay INR 900 while the remaining SC, ST and female candidates have to pay INR 450 as JCECE BSc Nursing application fees while doing the registeration.
In case of any mistakes being made while filling the JCECE BSc Nursing application form 2026, candidates are advised to correct the application form during the JCECE BSc Nursing application correction window. The JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 application correction window will be open for 2-3 days to allow candidates to make required changes. The dates for this event will be released soon.
- JCECE BSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria 2026
- JCECE Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
- JCECE BSc Nursing (Post Basic) Eligibility Criteria 2026
- JCECE Nursing 2026 - Eligibility for Male Candidates
- Steps to Apply for JCECE BSc Nursing 2026
- JCECE BSc Nursing Application Fee 2026
JCECE BSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria 2026
Take a look at the JCECE BSc Nursing eligibility criteria 2026 as mentioned below:
- Only female applicants can apply for the exam
- The applicant should be 17 years of age, as mentioned in the information brochure
- The female applicants should have cleared class 12 exams or equivalent from a recognized board such as AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE
- The applicant should have individually passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects with 45 percent in aggregate
- Applicants appearing for the class 12 examination conducted by the National Institute of Open School, having Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects with 45 percent in the aggregate, are also eligible
- The applicant should possess a Jharkhand domicile
- The candidates should be physically fit (as per the medical criteria mentioned by JCECEB)
JCECE Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JCECE 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jun ' 26 | JCECE BSc Nursing Registration TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 26 Jul ' 25 | JCECE Exam Day 2025 |
| 23 Jul ' 25 - 26 Jul ' 25 | JCECE Admit Card 2025 |
| 12 Jul ' 25 | JCECE Application Correction Window 2025 |
JCECE BSc Nursing (Post Basic) Eligibility Criteria 2026
The JCECE BSc Nursing (Post Basic) Eligibility Criteria 2026 are mentioned below:
- Both Male and Female applicants are eligible to apply for the JCECEB BSc Nursing exam (Post Basic)
- The applicant should have cleared an Intermediate (class 12) or equivalent examination in or before 1986, from a recognized University or Board in India
- The applicants should have a certificate in general nursing and Midwifery and should be Registered Nurse Registered Midwife (RNRM) with the State Nurse Registration Council
- The candidate should have a domicile in Jharkhand State
- The candidates should be physically fit
JCECE Nursing 2026 - Eligibility for Male Candidates
Male applicants are eligible to apply; the JCECEB has set some special criteria for male candidates. The male candidates should be trained in any of the following areas to apply for the JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 entrance test:
- Cancer Nursing
- Orthopedic Nursing
- OT Technique
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Ophthalmic Nursing
- TB nursing
- Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing
- Leprosy nursing
- Community health nursing
The following candidates will be given preference for admission to Post Basic BSc Nursing:
- The candidate who has worked as a grad nurse in any Government Service.
- A grade Nurse who has worked under a state Government while following a contract.
- A grade Nurse in a Non-Government Institute.
Steps to Apply for JCECE BSc Nursing 2026
Registration: Jun ' 26
The JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 application form-filling process involves three simple steps. After registering by providing their email ID and a suitable password. Candidates will have to log in using the same credentials to fill out the JCECE Nursing application form. Below are the steps applicants can refer to have an idea about the application form filling process:
1: Providing Personal and Academic Details
Applicants are required to furnish their details such as their Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s name, contact details (for communication), address with pin code (for correspondence), and academic details such as the year of qualifying exam (class 12), name of subjects studied in the qualifying exam (class 12), marks scored, etc. Candidates might also be required to upload their Higher Secondary mark sheet
2: Image Uploading
After furnishing all the personal and academic details in the application form, applicants will have to upload their recent passport-size colour photograph and scanned image of their signature along with the scanned copy of their left-hand thumb impression in the required size and format.
JCECE BSc Nursing Application Fee 2026
Applicants should ensure that they pay the JCECE BSc Nursing application fee on or before the deadline. The JCECEB will not accept any application form without receiving the application fee. The JCECE Nursing 2026 application form will only be considered complete after the application fee payment. Applicants of General/OBC candidates have to pay INR 900 for the BSc Post Basic course, and INR 450 for SC/ST candidates for the same. The JCECE BSc Nursing application fee can be paid online using a debit/credit card or Net Banking.
| Candidate Category | JCECE BSc Nursing Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| GENERAL / EWS | 900/- |
| BC-I / BC-II | 900/- |
| SC / ST | 450/- |
Please note that Cheques, Money Orders, Postal Orders, Demand Drafts etc. will not be accepted towards the application fee.
JCECE Exam
Student Forum
Answered a month ago
The JCECE nursing test cities are decided by the conducting body, JCECEB. They release this list in the official prospectus every year for the aspirants. The cities are replaced also sometimes, and some new names get added, and older ones are dropped.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The JCECE BSc Nursing seat allotment result will be released on the counselling website of the conducting body. Candidates can check the result for each round of counselling separately.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Candidates with some medical conditions can carry a transparent water bottle to the JCECE BSc Nursing test centre. However, prior permission must be taken from the authorities at the centre. If they don't allow for the same, it must not be taken to the exam hall.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The JCECE BSc nursing exam application forms will be released tentatively in June 2026. The official dates will be released by the board soon. A direct link to apply for the exam will also be shared here.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The last date to apply for the exam will be announced soon on the official website. After this cutoff date, no application forms will be accepted.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, English is a mandatory language subject that is required to apply for the JCECE BSc nursing exam. The combined scores of this subject along with PCB in HSC will be considered for admission.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Yes, male candidates are eligible to seek admission to the government quota seats allotted by the institutes accepting JCECE BSc nursing scores. Candidates must also check the institute's admission criteria before applying to the college.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The JCECE nursing is an offline exam, which means that candidates will be given an OMR-sheet to fill in the answers. It will be a pen and paper based exam for which there will be instructions to follow at the test centre.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
To seek admission to the JCECE nursing post basic program, a candidate must have:
- Passed class 12 Senior Secondary or Intermediate or an equivalent examination on a recognised board. Applicants who have passed class 11 in or before 1987, will be eligible for admission.
- Possess a certificate in General
K
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The JCECE nursing exam will be held in the following cities:
- Hazaribagh
- Ranchi
- Jamshedpur
- Dhanbad
- Dumka
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Beginner-Level 5
Who decides the list of test cities for the JCECE nursing entrance?