JCECE (Joint Entrance Competitive Examination) is the state level entrance exam conducted by Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture, pharmacy and agricultural courses in government & private colleges and universities across Jharkhand. JCECE consists of two exams - JCECE and PCM urging the candidates aspired to pursue BE/BTech to take JCECE, and PCM is for BPharm admission.
The exam is generally conducted during April and the results are announced in June. For taking the JCECE exam, candidates have to qualify in class 12 in science stream with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology as an additional subject. The exam tests the conceptual knowledge in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics through objective type MCQs. As per the official notification for JCECE 2024 exam dates, the registration process is expected to start in January 2024, the admit card will release in March 2024, exams will be held in the last week of April 2024 and the results are expected by June end 2024.
JCECE 2024 Highlights
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Details |
Exam Name |
Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (JCECE) |
Date of Exam |
July 9, 2024 |
Mode of Exam |
Offline |
Language of Exam |
English and Hindi |
Number of Questions |
120 each in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
Total Marks |
360 |
Duration of Exam |
3 hours |
Qualifying Marks |
50% for General Category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC |
Merit List |
Based on the scores of the candidates in the JCECE 2024 exam |
Counseling |
Online counseling will be conducted for admission to the engineering and pharmacy colleges in Jharkhand. |
Participating Colleges |
More than 50 engineering and pharmacy colleges in Jharkhand |
JCECE 2024 Exam Dates
Exam Name |
Exam Date |
B.Tech Courses |
April 14, 2024 |
Agriculture & Allied Courses |
April 28, 2024 |
Second Phase Exam (Estimated) |
Second Week of July 2024 (tentative) |
JCECE 2024 Exam Timing
Shift |
Time |
Shift 1 |
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
Shift 2 |
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
JCECE 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Category |
Eligibility Criteria |
General Category |
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Passed the 12th class examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. |
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Minimum of 50% marks in the 12th class examination. |
SC/ST/OBC |
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Passed the 12th class examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. |
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Minimum of 40% marks in the 12th class examination. |
Differently-abled candidates |
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Passed the 12th class examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. |
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Minimum of 40% marks in the 12th class examination. |
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A candidate with 40% to 49% disability will be eligible for 20% relaxation in the qualifying marks. |
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A candidate with 50% or more disability will be eligible for 50% relaxation in the qualifying marks. |
JCECE 2024 Application Form
Details |
Information |
Application Mode |
Online |
Application Website |
https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/ |
Application Fee |
₹1000 for General Category, ₹500 for SC/ST/OBC |
Application Dates |
March 8, 2023 to May 8, 2023 |
Required Documents |
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Scanned copy of photograph |
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Scanned copy of signature |
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Scanned copy of 12th class marksheet |
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Scanned copy of caste certificate (if applicable) |
JCECE 2024 Admit Card
Details |
Information |
Admit Card Name |
JCECE 2024 Admit Card |
Admit Card Mode |
Online |
Admit Card Website |
https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/ |
Admit Card Release Date |
June 15, 2024 |
Important Details |
Roll number, name, date of birth, exam center, exam time, etc. |
Carry Admit Card Documents |
Photo ID Proof, Passport Size Photograph, etc. |
JCECE 2024 Exam Centers
City |
Exam Center |
Ranchi |
Birsa Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi |
Jamshedpur |
BIT Sindri, Jamshedpur |
Dhanbad |
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad |
Bokaro |
Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad |
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 |
JCECE 2024 Exam Pattern
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Physics |
120 |
240 |
Chemistry |
120 |
240 |
Mathematics |
120 |
240 |
Total |
360 |
720 |
Duration |
3 hours |
Negative Marking |
0.25 |
JCECE 2024 Syllabus
Subject |
Chapters |
Physics |
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Mechanics: Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, System of Particles and Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Oscillations, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer |
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Electromagnetism: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current |
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Modern Physics: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter, Atomic Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Electronics |
Chemistry |
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Basics of Chemistry: Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Chemical Calculations, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Solutions, Electrochemistry, and Chemical Kinetics |
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Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups, Isomerism, Aliphatic Compounds, Aromatic Compounds, and Polymers |
Mathematics |
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Algebra: Basic Algebraic Operations, Polynomials, Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Logarithms, and Sequences and Series |
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Geometry: Basic Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Vectors, and Three-Dimensional Geometry |
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Calculus: Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, and Differential Equations |
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Statistics: Statistics, Probability, and Random Variables |
JCECE 2024 Recommended Books
Book Name |
Author |
Understanding Physics |
D.C. Pandey |
Inorganic Chemistry |
O.P Tandon |
Concepts of Physics (Vol. 1 and 2) |
H.C. Verma |
Objective Mathematics |
R.D Sharma |
Organic Chemistry |
Morrison and Boyd |
Physical Chemistry |
P. Bahadur |