
JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 dates will be released by the conducting body, Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), Government of Jharkhand. Initially, an official notification will be released by the conducting body on the official website, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. The complete event schedule related to the application process, admit card, result, and counselling will be announced on this page. The state-level entrance exam will be organised and conducted by JCECEB in offline mode in the state of Jharkhand only.
Below are the tentative dates for the JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 events:
- JCECE Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
- JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 Dates: Chronology of Events
- JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 Dates Trend Analysis
- JCECE BSc Nursing Counselling Events 2026
- JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 Exam Pattern
- About JCECE BSc Nursing 2026
JCECE Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JCECE 2023 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Oct ' 25 | JCECE Counselling Downloading of Seat Allotment Letter & Reporting |
| Oct ' 25 | JCECE Counselling Seat Allotment 2025 |
| 03 Sep ' 25 | JCECE Counselling Registration 2025 |
JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 Dates: Chronology of Events
The JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 admission process will commence with the issue of the official prospectus and notification. The registrations will be accepted online through the official website, which is dedicated to the BSc nursing programme-related events only. Applicants will be mandated to furnish all the necessary details, such as personal and academic details, to complete the registration process. The application process will commence from June 2026.
The JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 admit card will be issued after the application process concludes. Generally, the JCECE BSc Nursing hall ticket is issued 10 days before the exam date. The JCECEB will organise the JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 exam in July 2026. Candidates will be allowed to download the JCECE BSc Nursing provisional answer key in the same month. JCECE BSc Nursing result will be released approximately 15 days post the scheduled exam date. However, the conducting body will declare the result in September 2026.
Commonly asked questions
The authorities will schedule the JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 exam in offline mode across the various exam centres in the state. The JCECE BSc Nursing exam will be conducted in the morning slot from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
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 2026 Dates Trend Analysis
Take a look at the trend analysis of exam dates and the result dates in the past five years. This analysis will help you know the tentative timeline of the JCECE BSc nursing exam:
| JCECE BSc Exam | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Date | TBA | 26-Jul-2025 | 28-Sep-2024 | 13-Aug-2023 | 25-Sep-2022 | 11-Sep-2021 |
| Result Date | TBA | 02-Sep-2025 | 17-Oct-2024 | 24-Aug-2023 | N.A. | N.A. |
Commonly asked questions
The JCECE answer key will be released by the JCECEB on the official website around one week after the exam date. A provisional key will be released initially, followed by the final one on the result day. Download them in a PDF format as issued by the conducting body.
The JCECE nursing result will be announced on the official website of the conducting body, JCECEB. The aspirants who appear for the exam will have to visit the page and click on the link for the result. Download the scorecard after providing the login credentials.
JCECE BSc Nursing Counselling Events 2026
JCECE BSc Nursing counselling will tentatively begin in September 2026. It will be mandatory to participate in the JCECE BSc Nursing counselling to seek admission in the top nursing institutes of Jharkhand. The counselling will be conducted in five rounds to allot the vacant seats.
Commonly asked questions
The JCECE BSc Nursing result will be declared on the official website in the first week of August 2026. Candidates will have to visit the login window to access the result. Applicants who appear for the exam will be able to check the JCECE results by entering their login credentials and captcha code.
The JCECE counselling seat allotment result is expected to be released as per the counselling schedule for each round. It will be release separately after each round of counselling will conclude on the official website dedicated for nursing events.
JCECE BSc Nursing 2026 Exam Pattern
Below are the key highlights of the JCECE BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2026:
| Details |
Features |
|---|---|
| Mode of the examination |
Offline (Pen and paper-based) |
| Medium of the exam |
English and Hindi |
| Type of questions |
Objective type (MCQ) |
| Sections |
Three (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) |
| Total number of questions |
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| Total marks |
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| Negative marking |
Yes (Incorrect answer -0.25) |
| Marking scheme |
Correct answer +1 Un-attempted question 0 |
Commonly asked questions
In the JCECE nursing exam, there are generally 150 questions of 1 mark each. The question paper is of 150 marks and it is conducted in an OMR-based format, which is an offline mode. Candidates must appear for the exam to get admission in the top nursing colleges of Jharkhand.
No, JCECE nursing is an offline, OMR-based exam. It is conducted by JCECEB at the designated test centres in pen and paper mode until now. However, it can be conducted in online mode if there will be any changes in the exam pattern in the next academic year.
About JCECE BSc Nursing 2026
The JCECE BSc nursing exam is an important entrance test for the Jharkhand-domiciled nursing aspirants. The state-level nursing entrance exam will be conducted at the designated exam centre in the morning slot in offline mode (OMR format). The post-exam events include the release of the JCECE BSc nursing provisional answer key to maintain transparency in the result declaration. Applicants will be able to check their answers and calculate their approximate scores by matching the responses from the answer key. In case any applicant comes across any objection regarding any question(s), he/she will be allowed to raise the same by providing the correct solution to the discrepancy in the question(s).
JCECE BSc Nursing 2025 results will be published on the official website of the JCECEB, and the applicants will be allowed to access their results by entering their Roll number at the official portal. Based on performance and marks secured by the applicants, a JCECE BSc nursing merit list will be prepared category-wise.
Commonly asked questions
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.
The JCECE nursing admit card will be released by the conducting body around 10 days before the exam date in online mode at the official website. Candidates will have to download the hall ticket in PDF format and take atleast two printouts of it to the test centre.
JCECE Exam
Student Forum
Answered 3 days 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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days 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
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
The JCECE nursing exam will be held in the following cities:
- Hazaribagh
- Ranchi
- Jamshedpur
- Dhanbad
- Dumka
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
No, as the exam is targeted to grant admission to the Jharkhand domiciled nursing aspirants, it will not be held in Delhi NCR. The test centres will be allotted in the popular cities of the state only.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
To download the JCECE Nursing hall ticket, visit the official website and log in using their application number and password. The admit card will be available in a PDF file. Once you take its print, paste your passport size photograph on it in the box provided and self-attest it as well.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
The JCECE Nursing admit card will be released online tentatively 10 days before the exam date. Candidates will be able to access it in PDF format. It is mandatory to carry it to the test centre for the purpose of verification.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
The direct link to download the JCECE answer key will be provided on this page. Click here to download one of previous year:
Jharkhand BSc Nursing Answer Key (previous year) - DOWNLOAD NOW
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The JCECE nursing answer key will be available on the official website, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in a PDF format. Initially a provisional key will be issued followed by a final one on the result date.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
The JCECE nursing exam analysis will be available after the exam concludes. It will be available on this page of shiksha.com. In addition, it will also be streamed on the popular Youtube channels for the exam-takers.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
As per the expert analysis, JCECE nursing is a modetate to easy level exam. Rest it depends on the preparation strategy of the aspirant. As per the previous year analysis it was a moderately tough exam.
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Beginner-Level 5
Is JCECE nursing an online or offline exam?