BCECE 2026 counselling: BCECEB is conducting online counselling for BCECE 2026. Candidate who have qualified in BCECE exam 2026 are eligible for the counselling process. The authority announced BCECE counselling dates 2026 online. Candidates can check the page for more information on BCECE counselling 2026.
- BCECE seat allotment for Round 1 will be released on July 29, 2026.
- Candidates will have to download the allotment letter by August 3, 2026.
- BCECE counselling registration and choice filling last date was July 25, 2026.
- BCECE 2026 Counselling Process
- BCECE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- BCECE Eligibility Criteria
- Documents required for BCECE 2026 Counselling
- BCECE Colleges and Seat Reservation
- BCECE Participating Institutes
BCECE 2026 Counselling Process
The BCECE counselling process is described below.
- Online choice/option entry: Candidates have to complete the BCECE choice filling before the last date. In the choice filling process, candidates must add the preference for colleges and courses in priority order.
- Provisional seat allotment: BCECEB will provide candidates with a provisional seat allotment list. Instead of the candidates simply checking their list, they will be required to log into their accounts to verify their name in the allotment list. If the candidates feel they would like to secure their provisional seat offer, they are able to click the freeze option, or if they prefer to pass, they can click the float option. In the event candidates click freeze, they will be issued a Provisional Seat Allotment letter, which will include the counselling venue, time and other relevant information for the final confirmation of the seat allocation process. The candidates will be required to download the provisional allotment letter and print copies to take to the new counselling venue.
- Confirmation of seat: After they have verified all documentation as offered in their provisional allotment schedule, the candidates are required to log in once again for the final confirmation of their provisional allocation.
Commonly asked questions
The BCECE counselling process is conducted in both online and offline modes. The choice filling process is to be done online. After the seat allotment result is declared, students have to visit the institute for final admission.
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.
BCECE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of BCECE 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 29 Jul ' 26 | BCECE 2026 seat allotment for Round 1 |
| 29 Jul ' 26 - 03 Aug ' 26 | Downloading of Round 1 allotment oder |
| 01 Aug ' 26 - 03 Aug ' 26 | Docuement verififcation and admission Round 1 |
| 10 Aug ' 26 | BCECE seat allotment Round 2 |
| 10 Aug ' 26 - 13 Aug ' 26 | Downlaod allotment order Round 2 |
| 12 Aug ' 26 - 13 Aug ' 26 | Document verification and admission |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 19 Jul ' 26 - 25 Jul ' 26 | BCECE 2026 Choice filling for Round 1 |
| Jul ' 26 | BCECE 2026 Result releases |
BCECE Eligibility Criteria
Candidates allotted seats need to fulfil the admission criteria too. Qualifying the entrance test allows students to participate in the counselling process. But for admission to the admitting institutes, candidates need to meet the minimum admission criteria prescribed by the authority. Below is the BCECE eligibility criteria.
- Candidates should pass the Class 12 Board exam or equivalent examination.
- The candidates should have studied relevant science, mathematics, and agriculture subjects in Class 12 Board exam with a minimum 33 per cent in aggregate.
- The minimum age limit of candidates is 16 years as of August 31 of the admission year.
- There is no upper age limit.
BCECE Eligibility Criteria based on Domicile factors
Candidates should fulfil at least one of the following factors in terms of domicile or Bihar state nativity.
- Candidates should be permanent residents of Bihar.
- Candidates' parents have Bihar refugee registration.
- Candidates' parents live in different states, yet work for the Government of Bihar.
- Candidates' parents live in Bihar but work for the Government of India.
Commonly asked questions
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.
There is no upper age limit to apply or appear for the BCECE exam. Candidates should have passed the Class 12 Board exam or equivalent in the Science stream. They should also fulfil the rest of the eligibility factors.
Documents required for BCECE 2026 Counselling
During the BCECE counselling process, students will have to undergo a verification process. They will have to carry a list of documents in the original and a photocopy. Do not miss any documents. Below are the list of documents.
- Class 12/Intermediate mark sheet and certificates
- Class 12/Intermediate admit card/ Hall ticket
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificates
- BCECE Application Form
- Date of birth proof or class 10 certificate
- Reserved category certificate
- Income certificate
- BCECE admit card
- Domicile certificate for native of Bihar state
- Certificate as relevant for different categories
Commonly asked questions
Yes, all the interested candidates must present and show their domicile certificate to participate in BCECE Pharmacy Counselling. It is one of the mandatory documents to be presented at the time of the BCECE counselling admission process.
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
BCECE Colleges and Seat Reservation
The below table brings the category-wise reservation criteria for BCECE.
| Category | Seat Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
| Extremely Backward Classes | 18% |
| Backward Class | 12% |
| Reserved Category Class | 3% |
| Disabled Quota | 3% in every college |
| Servicemen Quota | To be announced |
Commonly asked questions
No. Only those candidates who are domiciled in Bihar are eligible to apply for the BCECE paramedical entrance exam. Candidates can refer to the BCECE paramedical eligibility criteria to get detailed information about the courses and admissions.
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.
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BCECE Participating Institutes
Here is the list of colleges accepting BCECE scores for admission to BSc courses in Agriculture and Horticulture streams:
| College Name (affiliated to Bihar Agriculture University) | Course | Seat Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar Agricultural College, Bhagalpur | BSc (Hons.) Agriculture | 62 |
| Mandan Bharti Agricultural College, Saharsa | BSc (Hons.) Agriculture | 60 |
| Bhola Paswan Shastri Agricultural College, Purnea | BSc (Hons.) Agriculture | 60 |
| Veer Kunwar Singh College of Agriculture, Buxar | BSc (Hons.) Agriculture | 60 |
| Nalanda College of Horticulture, Nalanda | BSc (Hons.) Horticulture | 23 |
| Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Kishanganj | BSc (Hons.) Agriculture | 60 |
Commonly asked questions
The BCECE scores are accepted by the Agricultural and Medical institutes located in Bihar for multiple disciplines. The total number of institutes is approximately 90. Majority of the institutes accepting the scores of BCECE are for the Pharmacy, Paramedical and Nursing courses. For the Agricultural courses, around 35 colleges accept the scores of BCECE.
Students appearing in BCECE must note about the number of seats in colleges. There are 180 seats in three colleges that accept the BCECE score for admission to BCs nursing programme. (60 seats in each college). All the students who want to take admission should prepare for the exam accordingly to take admission to their desired college.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?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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Contributor-Level 10
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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Contributor-Level 10
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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Contributor-Level 10
5 Institutes accepting BCECE
Government Pharmacy Institute, Gulzarbagh
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3.7Bihar College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Patna • Public
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