BCECE nursing exam pattern 2025 is all about the details of the question paper and is designed by the conducting body, Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). The exam pattern helps the candidates to prepare better for the entrance exam. The BCECE exam pattern carries all the details about the exam such as the duration of the exam, language and the marking scheme. The BCECE BSc nursing exam was held on June 8, 2025.
- BCECE Exam Pattern Highlights 2025
- BCECE Exam Pattern Details 2025
BCECE Exam Pattern Highlights 2025
Read the BCECE Nursing Exam Pattern as mentioned below:
| Details |
Features |
|---|---|
| Mode of the examination |
Offline (Pen and paper-based) |
| Language of exam |
English and Hindi |
| Duration of the examination |
4.5 hours (1.5 hours for each section) |
| Type of questions |
Objective type |
| Sections |
Three (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) |
| Total number of questions |
300 (100 from each subject) |
| Total marks |
1200 |
| Negative marking |
Yes |
| Marking scheme |
Correct answer +4 Incorrect answer -1 |
BCECE Exam Pattern Details 2025
The BCECE BSc nursing exam will be an offline exam. The candidates have to appear for the exam and it will be a pen-paper process. No online facility will be given to the candidates. The BCECE BSc nursing exam centres will provide the OMR sheets to the candidates and candidates have to carry their stationaries like pen and pencil with them. The pen and paper-based exam will have question papers available in the bilingual language, Hindi and English. Each section will have 100 objective-type questions and will carry 400 marks in total. All three sections, Physics, Chemistry and Biology will have 300 questions carrying 1200 marks in total. Candidates will be given 90 minutes to complete each section and they cannot inter-switch between sections without attempting completely one section at a time.
BCECE BSc Nursing Exam Syllabus
The BCECE nursing question paper will be based on the syllabus of class 11 and class 12. The question paper will be set to test the knowledge and ability of the candidates in three subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The question paper will be divided into three sections on all three subjects respectively.
BCECE BSc Nursing Exam Marks Distribution
Take a look at the marks distribution as per the sections divided in the exam:
| Subject/Sections |
Number of questions |
Total marks |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics |
100 |
400 |
90 Minutes |
| Chemistry |
100 |
400 |
90 Minutes |
| Biology |
100 |
400 |
90 Minutes |
BCECE Marking Scheme
According to the exam pattern of the BCECE Nursing course, there will be negative markings in the examination. Each correct response will translate to four marks and each incorrect response will lead to a deduction of a mark.
Candidates must also note that the questions that have been left unanswered will not affect their marks in any way. For such questions, marks will neither be added nor subtracted.
As per the exam pattern of the BCECE nursing 2025 programme, there will be negative markings in the assessment. Each right answer will be given four marks and each wrong answer will lead to a deduction of one mark. The question left un-attempted by the candidate will be awarded zero marks, no mark will be added or subtracted.
| Type of Response |
Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct |
+4 |
| Incorrect |
-1 |
| Un-attempted/Not answered |
0 |
The candidates have to submit their responses on an OMR sheet and there are certain guidelines on the usage of the OMR sheet which the candidates have to follow.
- Candidates cannot change the answers on the OMR sheet once answered
- There’s no option of erasing the responses once answered
- If a candidate has marked two responses for a question, the question will be considered to have an incorrect response and will lead to the deduction of a mark.
- A separate space for rough work purposes will be provided in the question booklet for the candidates and no candidate is allowed to write anything on the OMR sheet.
BCECE BSc Nursing Exam Day Instructions
On the day of the examination, candidates will be given interval breaks in between the switching of subjects or sections. The candidates have to appear for three subjects, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The candidates will be given a break of 30 minutes between Physics and Chemistry papers and they have to stay within the premises of the test centre. Candidates can take refreshments during this break. The second break between the Chemistry and Biology sections will be of a longer duration, 3.5 hours. During this break, candidates can have lunch. Candidates are advised to present near the exam centre during this period.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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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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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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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BCECE result date and time will be announced on the BCECEB official website. The result is expected to be released in July 2026. Candidates have to keep their login credentials handy to check the exam result.
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The result date will be announced soon. The BCECE result 2026 official website is bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates have to provide their email address and password to check the result.
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The authority has not released the BCECE 2026 exam notification yet. After the official notification exam date will be known. There is less possibilities for the exam to be postponed.
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BCECE exam is conducted offline (pen and paper mode) for 90 minutes. There will be 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in each paper. Each question carries 4 marks. Negative marking is done for wrong answers.
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BCECE 2026 admit card is available on the website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates have to access their login to download the admit card. It is available for registered candidates. The admit card is important to appear for the entrance exam.
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The authority has updated the BCECE admit card link on the website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates can download the admit card using their login credentials. The admit card is available for the registered candidates.
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The authority has announced the BCECE form correction date online. The form correction date was May 14, 2026.
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60 Institutes accepting BCECE
Himalaya Institute of Higher Education
Patna • Private
3.8Patna Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science
Patna • Private
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