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 Paramedical Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

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Overview

BCECE Paramedical Exam Pattern 2025 has been designed by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board. The exam pattern of BCECE 2025 for paramedical courses is important for those preparing for the examination. It will also prevent them from losing marks in the BCECE paramedical 2025.

Table of contents

BCECE Paramedical Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
BCECE Paramedical Exam Pattern 2025: Know Details
BCECE 2025 Exam Pattern: Gap between two subjects

BCECE Paramedical Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights

Details	Features
Mode of the examination	Offline (Pen and paper based)
Medium/Language	English and Hindi
Duration of the examination	4.5 hours
Type of questions	Objective type
Number of sections for Paramedical courses	Three (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
Total number of questions	300
Total marks	1200
Negative marking	Yes
Marking scheme	Correct answer +4 \| Incorrect answer -1

BCECE Paramedical Exam Pattern 2025: Know Details

Language of the question paper

BCECE question paper will be bilingual. Each question will be given in both Hindi and English language.

Sections in the BCECE 2025 exam pattern

According to the BCECE exam pattern for paramedical courses, the candidates will have to appear for three subjects-Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Each of these subjects will have 100 multiple-choice questions. Candidates will be given 90 minutes to attempt each section. Candidates cannot switch between these sections and will be able to attempt the next section only on completion of the former.

BCECE 2025 subjects: in the order of appearance

Subject	Number of questions	Total marks	Duration
Physics	100	400	1.5 hours
Chemistry	100	400	1.5 hours
Biology	100	400	1.5 hours
Total	300	1200	4.5 hours

Marking Scheme

According to the exam pattern of BCECE 2025 paramedical course, there will be negative marking in the examination. Each correct response will translate to four marks and each incorrect response will lead to 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.

Type of Response	Marks
Correct	+4
Incorrect	-1
Not answered	0

Marking in the OMR Sheet

Changing of answers on the OMR sheet is not permitted
Answer once marked cannot be erased
If a candidate has marked two responses for a question, the question will be considered having an incorrect response and will lead to the deduction of a mark.
Candidates must note write anything on the OMR sheet. Rough work, if any, should be done in the space provided on the question booklet only.

BCECE 2025 Exam Pattern: Gap between two subjects

As mentioned earlier, BCECE 2025 paramedical aspirants have to appear for three subjects, namely, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The first two papers will be conducted 30 minutes apart. During this time candidates are advised to stay within the premises of the test centre. They can use this break for refreshments. Entry to the second examination will begin at 10:45 am.

The second break between Chemistry and Biology sections will be of 3.5 hours. This break can be used to have lunch. Candidates are advised to stay close to the exam centre during this period.