Will there be negative marking in BCECE paramedical exam?

Yes there is negative marking in the BCECE paramedical exam marking scheme. As per the guideline issued by the exam conducting body, for every correct answer, candidates will be awarded 4 marks and one mark would be deducted for every incorrect answer.

What is the marking scheme of BCECE exam?

The marking scheme of the BCECE is explained below. Each paper will carry 100 questions and there will be four marks per question In case of wrong attempts, one mark will be deducted per incorrect answer The total marks for each paper will be taken out on the basis of correct attempts by candidates minus negative marking for incorrect attempts.

How do I prepare for BCECE exam?

To prepare for BCECE exam students first need to complete class 12th syllabus of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology. After that read the syllabus from standard books. One must solve previous year question papers while following a strict time table. At last on must solve question paper as per real time basis.

How many institutes accept BCECE scores?

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.

How many seats are there under BCECE participating colleges for BSc nursing programme?

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.

Do I have to submit BCECE question papers before leaving the exam centre?

No, candidates need not submit the BCECE question paper before leaving the centre. Since it is a paper-pencil based test, they are allowed to take the question paper with them. They have to submit the OMR sheets with answers properly marked on it.

What important sections are asked in the BCECE Pharmacy exam?

In the BCECE Pharmacy exam, important sections such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology carry a total of 300 questions. Each section will carry 100 questions of 1200 marks. There is no sectional time limit.

What are some important topics from BCECE Physics syllabus?

Some important topics from BCECE Physics syllabus are listed below. Physical-world and measurement Kinematics Laws of Motion Work, Energy and Power Gravitation Heat and Thermodynamics Properties of Bulk Matter Motion of System of Particles and Rigid body Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory Current Electricity Oscillations and Waves Electrostatics Magnetic effects of current & Magnetism Electromagnetic Waves Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation Communication Systems To study the above topics, students are advised to study from their textbooks and NCERT books.

Is there a negative marking scheme in the BCECE exam?

Yes, there is negative marking in the BCECE exam. One mark is deducted for each wrong answer. For each correct answer, four marks are given. Each subject paper contains 100 questions. Full marks for BCECE exam 400.

In which mode is BCECE exam conducted?

The BCECE is conducted through offline mode (pen-and-paper-based). The BCECE 2026 question paper will consist of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions with four answer options per question. Answers have to be marked on the OMR sheet with blue or black ballpoint pen.

How much time will be provided to attempt BCECE exam?

The exam duration of BCECE paramedical exam is 4.5 hours. There will be 1.5 hours (90 minutes) each to attempt three sections namely, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. In this duration, candidate will have to solve 300 multiple-choice questions in offline mode.

What subjects should I prepare to appear for BCECE paramedical exam?

BCECE aspirants are advised to solve previous years paramedical question papers. The BCECE patamedical exam carries a total of three subjects, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The number of questions asked in the exam is 100.

BCECE BSc Nursing Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

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BSc Paramedical Nursing Pharmacy

Updated on Apr 8, 2025 16:25 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

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.

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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.