BCECE BSc Nursing Admissions 2026: Counselling, Cutoff, Seat Matrix, Top Colleges

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination 2026 ( BCECE )

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 17:49 IST
BCECE 2026 Registration is expected to begin in April 2026. BCECE BSc Nursing admission 2026 will guide you about the counselling process and other important aspects, such as cutoff and top colleges. Find out all about the BCECE BSc Nursing admission process here.

BCECE 2026 Registration is expected to begin in April 2026. BCECE BSc Nursing admission 2026 will guide you about the counselling process and other important aspects, such as cutoff and top colleges. Find out all about the BCECE BSc Nursing admission process here.

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BCECE BSc Nursing Admission 2026

BCECE BSc Nursing Admissions 2026: The application process for BCECE will be held in online mode. The tentative date for the registration process to start is April 2026. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board conducts the BCECE exam annually for admission into various professional courses, including BSc Nursing. The counselling process generally begins in August.

The BCECE BSc Nursing result 2026 will tentatively be released in July, like the previous year's trends. The scorecard can be downloaded through the official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The official schedule for the BSc nursing counselling will be shared on the official website. In this article, find out all about the expected cutoff for the BSc nursing programme, top colleges, and the counselling process to participate in BCECE counselling.

Table of contents
  • BCECE BSc Nursing Expected Cutoff
  • BCECE BSc Nursing Top Colleges 2026
  • BCECE BSc Nursing Counselling Process 2026
  • BCECE BSc Nursing Choice Filling and Seat Allotment
  • BCECE BSc Nursing Document Verification & Reporting

BCECE BSc Nursing Expected Cutoff

Take a look at the expected cutoff for BSc nursing courses as tabulated below:

Category

BCECE BSc Nursing Expected Cutoff

Unreserved/General

1000-1100

BC

500-700

EBC

400-500

EWS

300-400

SC

200-300

ST

50-120

Candidates can also use previous years’ cutoff data to make informed choices during counselling.

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Q:   Does BCECE conducts counselling for admission to various programmes?
A: 

Yes, BCECE counselling is held after the announcement of the BCECE result. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for counselling and seats were allotted on the basis of rank secured in the exam and availability of seats in the preferred college.

Q:   What mandatory documents are required at the time of BCECE counselling?
A: 

Candidates must present the following list of mandatory documents at the time of counselling:

  • Class 10 & 12 mark sheets and certificates 
  • Class 12 admit card/hall ticket 
  • Date of birth proof or class 10th certificate 
  • Reserved category certificate  (If any)
  • Proof of Income 
  • BCECE Application Form Part A and B 
  • BCECE admit card 
  • Domicile certificate  
  • Category certificate (SC/ST certificate)
  • Character Certificate
Q:   Is it necessary to participate in BCECE Pharmacy counselling?
A: 

BCECE Pharmacy counselling is conducted to shortlist candidates for admission to BPharma and DPharma programmes. It is mandatory for the candidates to apply for the BCECE exam counselling to seek admission to the top pharmacy colleges of Bihar. Hence, those who want to take admission must attend counselling.

Q:   How are candidates shortlisted for BCECE counselling?
A: 

The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the rank card and the merit list. The BCECE counselling participation criteria is the basic merit scored in the entrance exam. All the applicants who were declared qualified as per the BCECE result had to further appear in BCECE counselling, and then their shortlisting will be done by authorities.

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BCECE BSc Nursing Counselling Process 2026

The BCECE counselling for BSc Nursing will begin in August 2026, after the result announcement. Initially, a seat matrix will be released for BCECE nursing admissions. The Bihar Nursing 2026 counselling process will be conducted online through the official BCECEB portal. Find out the counselling process to prepare for it in advance, before it begins:

  1. Release of Seat Matrix: Candidates must check the seat matrix before exercising the choice filling. Students belonging to the General category are advised to participate till 5000 rank in the counselling. The BCECE seat matrix will be released after each round of counselling for the BSc nursing programme. They can even fill other allied courses in addition to the BSc nursing programme. 
BCECE Nursing Round-1 Seat Matrix

BCECE Nursing Round-1 Seat Matrix

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BCECE BSc Nursing Choice Filling and Seat Allotment

  • Choice Filling and Option Locking: After registration, students can choose the colleges and courses they like. They can choose as many colleges as they want. There is no limit on the number of choices. The choice filling for Round 1 will start in August 2026.
  • Seat Allotment Result: The seats will be given based on the student’s rank, category, and choices. Seats will be allotted in many rounds. There will be three rounds of counselling to fill all empty seats. The result for Round 1 will be announced in the same month.

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BCECE BSc Nursing Document Verification & Reporting

  • Document Verification: Students must upload clear scanned copies of all required documents (like admit card, rank card, caste certificate, etc.). The caste/category certificate must be in the correct format given by the state government. The conducting body will also tell which date the certificate should be issued on. Students should keep all documents ready before the time to avoid problems later.
  • Institute Reporting: Selected students must go to the allotted college with all original documents for final admission. If a student does not go to college within the given time, they will not be allowed to take part in the next counselling rounds. Reporting to the college will happen separately for each round. After one round is completed, the next round will start.

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Answered 2 months ago

BCECE 2026 admit card date was May 22, 2026. Registered candidates can download their admit card through the online application portal.

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Answered 2 months ago

The official website for the BCECE admit card is bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Students can downoad the admit card online. The last date to download the BCECE admit card was May 31, 2026.  They have to use their BCECE login credentials to access the admit card.

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Answered 2 months ago

BCECE syllabus is based on Bihar State Board / NCERT Class 11 & 12 topics. So, it is best to focus on academic books, class notes to prepare for the test. Solving past 5 years BCECE questions will help to understand the pattern of questions, their difficulty level. Moreover, you can self assess you

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