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The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) is the state-level entrance examination conducted annually by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) for admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses offered by institutions and universities in Bihar. The exam is held for admissions in courses such as engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, medical and paramedical programs across multiple colleges and institutions in the state.
The BCECE consists of two papers - Paper 1 is for undergraduate engineering admissions and Paper 2 is for Agriculture, Pharmacy and Health Science. The exam tests students in subjects of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology. Candidates are required to meet defined eligibility criteria set by BCECEB to appear for the BCECE exam. The 2024 BCECE exam will likely be held in April/May and the results are expected by June. After the declaration of BCECE results, qualified candidates need to participate in the counselling process, involving registration, choice filling, and seat allotment for admission into their preferred institute and program in Bihar.
Roll Number, Name, Date of Birth, Exam Center, Exam Time, etc.
Carry Admit Card Documents
Photo ID Proof, Passport Size Photograph, etc.
BCECE 2024 Exam Pattern
Subject
Number of Questions
Marks
Mathematics
40
80
Total
120
240
Physics
40
80
Chemistry
40
80
BCECE 2024 Syllabus
Subject
Important Topics
Mathematics
Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Matrices and Determinants, Mathematical Induction, Sequences and Series, Permutations and Combinations, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability,, Applications of Binomial Theorem, Integral Calculus, Differential Equation, Vector Algebra, Trigonometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Three Dimensional Geometry, Probability, Statistics, and Mathematical Reasoning.
Physics
Physics and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases
Agriculture
Introductory Agriculture and Agro meteorology, Soil as a medium of plant growth, Plant breeding and genetics, Agricultural Engineering, Crop protection, Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fish Production, Extension education, Presevation of fruits and vegetables, Flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, Vegetable production, Fruit Production, Basic Horticulture.
Chemistry
Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry, States of Matter, Solid State, Liquid State: Properties of liquids, Gaseous State, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Covalent Bonding, Molecular Orbital, Chemical Thermodynamics, First law of thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium, Equilibrium involving chemical processes, Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Biology
Diversity in Living World, Structural Organisation in Animal and Plants, Cell: Structure & Function, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Sexual Reproduction, Genetics & Evolution, Biology & Human Welfare, Biotechnology and its Applications, Ecology & Environment
BCECE 2024 Exam Centers
City
Exam Center
Patna
BN College, Patna
Gaya
Magadh Mahila College, Gaya
Muzaffarpur
B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur
Darbhanga
Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga
Bhagalpur
Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur
Ranchi
Birsa Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
Jamshedpur
BIT Sindri, Jamshedpur
Dhanbad
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Bokaro
Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad
BCECE 2024- Reservation Criteria
Category
Percentage of Seats Reserved
Economically Weaker Section
10.00%
Reserved Category Girls (RCG)
03.00%
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
18.00%
Scheduled Caste (SC)
16.00%
Backward Class (BC)
12.00%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
01.00%
BCECE Application Fee
Group
Category
Fee (Rupees)
For one subject group that is PCM or PCB
Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC)
500
For both groups PCMB
General, BC, and OBC
1100
SC and ST
550
PCM/ PCB
General, Backward Class (BC), and Other Backward Class (OBC)
BCECE stands for Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) for admissions to various professional courses in Bihar.
BCECE is conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Medical, Agriculture, and more.
The BCECE exam is conducted in two stages: BCECE Stage 1 and BCECE Stage 2. Stage 1 serves as a screening test, and candidates who qualify can appear for Stage 2.
The BCECE exam is typically conducted in an offline (pen and paper) mode.
The eligibility criteria vary depending on the course. Generally, candidates should have completed or be appearing for their 10+2 examination with specific subjects relevant to the course.
The official website of the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) provides detailed information about BCECE, including application procedures, exam dates, syllabus, and more.
BCECE is usually conducted in the months of April to June, with Stage 1 and Stage 2 conducted on separate dates.
The BCECE exam is conducted in two stages: Stage 1 and Stage 2. Both stages consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from subjects relevant to the course you are applying for.
BCECE is conducted in two stages: Stage 1 and Stage 2. Stage 1 serves as a screening test, and only those who qualify can appear for Stage 2.
The subjects covered in BCECE vary based on the course you are applying for. Generally, the exam includes subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, and Agriculture, depending on the course.
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