BCECE 2027
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE)
BCECE is the combined entrance test of the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board. The 2026 exam was held on 30-31 May with rank cards from 24 June; pattern, fee and dates follow the official 2026 prospectus.
- Conducted by
- Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), Patna
- Mode
- Offline OMR-based objective test (per the 2026 prospectus)
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- 90 minutes per subject paper (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology or Agriculture), per the 2026 prospectus
BCECE 2027 Eligibility
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board notices
Eligibility depends on the programme. The conditions below are from the BCECE 2026 prospectus; read it for course-specific rules.
Academic qualification
Candidates need a pass in Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board. The engineering route lists a 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Biology and similar subjects, or a diploma or D.Voc route. The prospectus states at least 45 percent (40 percent for reserved categories) for the Agriculture Engineering stream; the PCM group sits the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics papers and PCB the Physics, Chemistry and Biology papers. Pharmacy needs Physics and Chemistry plus Mathematics or Biology at 10+2.
Candidates appearing in Class 12 may apply, but must have passed by the time of interview or counselling.
Age and domicile
- The prospectus sets no age limit for engineering. For pharmacy the minimum age is 17 years on 31 December of the exam year.
- Applicants must be Indian nationals whose parent is a permanent Bihar resident, or fall in the other listed residence categories such as Bihar government employees. Keep the domicile and category certificate ready.
- For Bihar permanent residents the prospectus lists SC 16, ST 1, EBC 18, BC 12, reserved category girls 3 and EWS 10 percent, leaving 40 percent unreserved.
Lateral Entry
BCECE Lateral Entry (LE) is a different test for diploma holders seeking direct admission to the second year of engineering and some paramedical and pharmacy courses. Its eligibility is defined in its own notice.