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.

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 is the level of questions asked in BCECE for paramedical?

The questions asked in the PCB section of BCECE are of Class 12 level. The exam is of medium difficulty level. Candidates have to solve 300 objective-type questions in 4.5 hours. The BCECE paramedical question paper is provided in both Hindi and English languages. An OMR sheet is provided at the test centre.

Where can I get the BCECE syllabus?

The BCECE syllabus is released by the exam authorities Bihar Common Entrance Exam Board, or BCECEB in the information bulletin. You can find the subject-wise syllabus for each paper of the BCECE exam from there. You can also download it from this page of Shiksha.

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.

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.

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 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.

Is BCECE exam only for the students of Bihar?

Yes, the applicant must belong to Bihar state or Candidate's parents must be a permanent residence of Bihar state. Candidates belonging to the parents who are permanent registered refugee of Bihar state can also apply. If student's parents belong from different state, but they are government employee of Bihar state are also eligible to apply.

How many courses are offered under BCECE exam?

Students who completed their Class 12 Board exam and looking for the opportunity to pursue higher education are advised to appear in the BCECE exam. Candidates can apply to BSc, BSc nursing, pharmacy, and paramedical programmes through the BCECE exam. It is advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

What is BCECE entrance exam?

The BCECE exam is conducted annually for admission to various professional courses in medical, engineering, and agricultural streams across institutions in Bihar. Applicants are advised to fill out the form separately for different choices of streams to appear in the exam. It is expected that the BCECE 2026 exam will be conducted in the first week of June 2026. The notification and application form are likely to be released in the first week of April 2026.

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.

What is the last date to fill the BCECE application form?

The exam conducting authorities are likely to release the BCECE 2026 application form in online mode in the first week of April 2026. The tenure is likely to be for a month. After the completion of the registration process, the authorities will provide an application correction window to enable candidates to make changes in the BCECE application form.

What is BCECE exam conducted for?

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination or BCECE is conducted for admission in Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical and Agriculture streams of Institutions recognised by the Government of Bihar. The exam is conducted in a window of two days and slots.

Is BCECE exam conducted in online or offline mode?

BCECE exam is conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based). Candidates will be provided an OMR sheet in which they will have to fill in the correct option among the choices provided. Once marked on the OMR sheet, it cannot be erased as it will be filled with the pen. Test-takers will be allowed to fill only one answer option on the OMR sheet among four answer options.

Can I appear for the BCECE Pharmacy if I am 30 years in age?

There is no upper age limit for appearing in the BCECE exam. Other criteria are mentioned below. Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board. Candidates must be domiciled in the state of Bihar. The minimum age of the candidate will be 17 years as of December 31, 2026. The candidates should have scored 45 per cent aggregate in the Class 12 Board exams in English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology.

Who is eligible to appear for BCECE exam?

To be eligible for the BCECE entrance exam, students should pass the Class 12 Board exam or an equivalent exam in Science stream. They should have studied from a school in Bihar. Their minimum agrreegate should be 45 per cent. The lower age limit is 17 years. There is no upper age limit.

How are candidates shortlisted for BCECE counselling?

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.

What is the age limit for BCECE?

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.

What is the official website of BCECE?

The official website for BCECE admissions is bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates will have to visit the website to get complete information about the paramedical entrance exam. The entire registration process, the issue of admit card, and the declaration of result will be conducted at the official website only.

What is the last date to apply for BCECE?

The BCECE 2026 application form is expected to be released in the first week of April 2026. The total duration of the application process will be around a month. Accordingly, the last date to fill the application form is likely to be scheduled in the first week of May 2026. Based on student requests, the exam authorities may extend the last date of application. The application process will be completely online, including the fee payment process. Actual dates will be provided as and when the notification is released.

When will BCECE application form release?

BCECEB or the exam authorities are expected to release the BCECE application form 2026 in the first week of April 2026, in online mode. Students who want to appear in the exam are advised to check the BCECE eligibility criteria to fill the form. There is no facility to fill the form offline.

Can I pay the BCECE Pharmacy application fee via cash?

No, the mode of payment for BCECE application form is online. The modes of payment include Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and UPI transactions. Although earlier cash payments could be made using e-challans, but since last few years, the exam authorities are accepting online payment only.

Can BCECE application form be filled in offline mode?

The BCECE 2026 application process is online. Candidates have to visit the official website of the exam to fill and submit the BCECE application form. The application fee has to be paid through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI modes.

Does Bihar flying institute accept BCECE score? What is the cutoff?

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts BCECE competitive examinations every year for admissions in various professional courses of Medical, Engineering and Agricultural streams in the Institutions of the state of Bihar. So BCECE is not for admission in Bihar Flying Institute. The Institute conducts own entrance exam for admission.

Can I opt for re-evaluation of the BCECE result?

No, there is no option to re-evaluate the BCECE result. Once the result is declared, it will be considered final. Qualifying candidates will be eligible for counselling.

When will BCECE result be declared?

The BCECE 2026 result is expected to be released in the first week of July. The result will be released in online mode in the form of scorecards.

What is the mode of the BCECE result?

The BCECE result will be declared in online mode. Candidates have to download the scorecard from the exam website by logging in with their application number and password.

What is the time duration of BCECE Pharmacy exam?

There are three sections in the BCECE Pharmacy entrance exam and applicants are required to attempt each subject-wise section in 90 minutes, respectively, and the total duration of the exam was four and a half hours. BCECE Pharmacy exam carries sections or groups of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or either Biology.

When should I reach centre for BCECE exam?

Students who want to appear in the exam are advised to reach atleast 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. Similar to other exams, candidates appearing in BCECE exam need to visit the exam centre one day before also and check for the centre so that no last minute distrubance can be created.

Can I request to change the BCECE exam centre allotted to me?

Once the BCECE entrance exam admit card is out, the exam centre cannot be changed. The exam centre details will be mentioned on the admit card. Candidates must be careful about selecting the exam city choices while filling the application form.

In how many cities is the BCECE exam conducted?

The BCECE exam is conducted in approximately 40 cities in the states of Bihar and Jharkhand. Since it is a state level exam, the centres are not located across India.

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

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

Does BCECE conducts counselling for admission to various programmes?

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.

Do I need Domicile certificate to participate in BCECE Pharmacy Counselling?

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.

What is the mode of the BCECE counselling?

The BCECE counselling process will be conducted in both online and offline modes. The registration and choice filling processes have to be done online. After the seat allotment result is declared, students have to visit the institute for final admission.

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.

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.

I am not a resident of Bihar. Can I apply for the paramedical course through BCECE?

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.

Is it necessary to participate in BCECE Pharmacy counselling?

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.

Can I pay the BCECE Pharmacy application fee via cash?

No, the mode of payment for BCECE application form is online. The modes of payment include Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and UPI transactions. Although earlier cash payments could be made using e-challans, but since last few years, the exam authorities are accepting online payment only.

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.

When can I expect the release of BCECE admit card?

The BCECE 2026 admit card is expected to be released in the fourth week of May 2026. The BCECE admit card will be released in online mode by the exam-conducting body, BCECEB. Students have to download the BCECE hall ticket by entering their application number and password.

What is reporting time mentioned in the BCECE admit card?

Students are advised to check their admit card of BCECE before going to the exam centre. Though as per previous year exam details of BCECE, applicants need to report atleast one hour before the commencement of the exam. So if somebody exam will start at 9 AM then they need to reach the exam centre around 8:00 AM.

Can I get the BCECE Admit Card in offline mode?

The BCECE 2026 Admit Card will be released in online mode only. Only those candidates who will complete their registration and application by paying the fee will be issued the hall ticket. Once released, they have to visit the exam website and login with their application or User ID and password and download it in PDF format. They must check all information carefully. In case of wrong information, they need to contact the officials to get it rectified.

What are the information carried on the BCECE Admit Card?

The BCECE Admit Card will include the following information. Candidate name Candidate category, gender and date of birth Candidate photograph Candidate signature Exam centre address Exam day instructions After downloading the admit card, check the details and take prints. In case of wrong information, contact officials for correction.

Where can I get BCECE question papers?

Since the BCECE exam is conducted in offline mode. Hence applicants are advised to check the previous year question papers which will be available on the official website of BCECE board. Students who appeared in the exam previous year will also have the question papers which can be used to prepare.

From where can I get BCECE answer keys?

All the students who appeared in the BCECE exam must note that all the question papers are conducted in offline mode. The BCECE answers or answer keys may be released unofficially by coaching institutes. The exam officials do not release the BCECE answer keys offically.

When can I expect the BCECE 2026 answer keys?

The BCECE 2026 answer keys are likely to be released in the fourth week of June 2026. Last year, the exam authorities did not release the BCECE official answer keys.

What is the total duration to solve the BCECE question paper?

The total duration to solve the BCECE question paper is 1.5 hours or 90 minutes. The total number of questions is 100.

BCECE Paramedical 2026: Exam Dates, Admit Card, Registration, Syllabus, Results

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Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination is conducted for admission to the Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Medical courses. Students who wish to get admission must apply online. BCECE 2026 registration is expected to commence in April 2026. Passed 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum 33% in aggregate can apply for the entrance test. The BCECE exam 2026 will be conducted in June 2026, tentatively.

BCECEB will soon announce the exam date for BCECE 2026 online. Students must follow the BCECE exam syllabus and paper pattern to prepare for the exam. To score good marks in the entrace exam, students must create a BCECE 2026 preparation plan. Check the article for detailed information on BCECE registration, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, etc.

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What is BCECE?
BCECE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
BCECE 2026 Highlights
BCECE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
BCECE 2026 Application Process
BCECE 2026 Pattern
BCECE 2026 Syllabus
BCECE 2026 Admit Card
BCECE 2026 Exam Centres
BCECE 2026 Question Paper
BCECE 2026 Result
BCECE 2026 Counselling
FAQs Regarding BCECE 2026

What is BCECE?

BCECE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of BCECE 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	BCECE 2026 Application Process TENTATIVE
May ' 26	BCECE 2026 Application Correction Window TENTATIVE
May ' 26	Release of BCECE 2026 admit card TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	BCECE 2026 Exam TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	BCECE 2026 Result releases TENTATIVE