BCECE 2026 Admission opens the gateway for students seeking first-year entry into Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Medical allied-health programmes at government and private institutions across Bihar. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board conducts this state-level entrance examination, scheduled across 30 and 31 May 2026. Notably, the online registration window runs from 15 April 2026 to 05 May 2026. Candidates must have passed their 10+2 with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject group to meet the basic qualification requirement.
Admission Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute/University | Government & Private Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Medical Institutions, Bihar |
| Admission Authority | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE Board) |
| Course Name(s) | B.Tech, B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Sc. Forestry, B.Sc. Fisheries, B.Sc. Poultry Production, B.Pharm, Physiotherapy, BMLT, B.Sc. Nursing & allied Medical courses |
| Total Seats | Refer official prospectus for full seat matrix |
| Mode of Admission | Entrance Examination |
| Official Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
Course & Seat Breakdown
| Course Name | Stream | Total Seats | Duration | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech & allied Engineering programmes | Engineering | Refer Official Prospectus | 4 Years | Full-time |
| B.Tech (Dairy Technology) / B.Tech (Food Technology) | Engineering (JEE Main qualified, PCM) | Refer Official Prospectus | 4 Years | Full-time |
| B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry | Agriculture (PCM+PCB / CBA / PCA / MBA / MCA) | Refer Official Prospectus | 4 Years | Full-time |
| B.Sc. Fisheries Science / B.Sc. Poultry Production | Agriculture (PCB Group) | Refer Official Prospectus | 4 Years | Full-time |
| B.Pharm (Degree) | Pharmacy | Refer Official Prospectus | 4 Years | Full-time |
| Physiotherapy / BMLT / BOT / BRIT / B.Optometry / B.Sc. Nursing | Medical Allied Health | Refer Official Prospectus | 3–4 Years | Full-time |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
For the Engineering stream, no minimum or maximum age limit is prescribed. For the Pharmacy stream, candidates must be at least 17 years of age as on 31 December 2026. Similarly, for the Medical stream, the minimum age is 17 years as on 31 December 2026. Furthermore, for admission to Bihar Agriculture University, Sabour (Bhagalpur), the minimum age is 16 years as on 31 August 2026.
Qualification
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in the relevant subject group – PCM (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) for most streams; additionally, CBA, PCA, MBA, or MCA subject groups are accepted for Bihar Agriculture University’s agriculture-stream programmes. Specifically, B.Sc. Poultry Production seats at Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna are filled from the PCB group merit list.
Entrance Exam
Candidates must appear in the BCECE-2026 examination, conducted by the BCECE Board. The proposed exam schedule covers 30 May 2026 (four shifts) and 31 May 2026 (one shift). Notably, candidates seeking B.Tech (Dairy Technology) and B.Tech (Food Technology) admission must additionally be qualified in JEE (Main) 2026 under the PCM Group for online counselling eligibility.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 April 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 15 April 2026 (12:28 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply (Registration Close) | 05 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 06 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Editing of Application Form | 07 May 2026 (10:30 AM) to 08 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Download Date | 22 May 2026 (10:30 AM) |
| Proposed Entrance Exam Date | 30 May 2026 and 31 May 2026 |
| Result / Merit List Date | Available Soon |
| Counselling Date | Available Soon |
Application Fee
| Category | One Subject Group (PCM / PCB / Agriculture) | PCMB (All Four Subjects) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / BC / EBC | ₹1,000/- | ₹1,100/- |
| SC / ST / Differently-Abled (DQ) | ₹500/- | ₹550/- |
Accepted Payment Modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI (online payment only). Additionally, candidates should note that applicable processing charges are borne by the applicant. Furthermore, if a bank debit occurs but the fee is not credited to the board’s account, candidates must retry payment before the deadline; otherwise, the application will remain incomplete.
Selection Process
- Submit the online application form via the official portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Appear in the BCECE-2026 entrance examination on 30–31 May 2026 in the relevant subject group(s).
- Await result declaration and the release of stream-wise merit lists and cut-off scores.
- Check shortlist status based on entrance performance, subject group, and category-wise seat availability.
- Attend Document Verification at the designated counselling centre with all original certificates.
- Complete Seat Allotment / Counselling, pay the applicable institutional fee, and enrol at the allotted institution.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Find and click the “Online Portal of BCECE-2026” link on the homepage.
- Click “New Registration” and register using a valid personal email ID and mobile number; verify both via separate OTP/verification codes sent to each.
- Log in with your Registration Number and Password, then select your Course Group and fill in Personal, Contact, and Educational Information across all multi-step form sections.
- Upload a high-contrast colour passport-size photograph, a Hindi/English signature, and a live photograph as instructed on the application portal.
- Pay the applicable Examination/Counselling Fee using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI before 06 May 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Submit the final form and download the Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt for use during counselling.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Registration | Login |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Advertisement No. 2026/01 | Click Here |
| Advertisement No. 2026/02 | Click Here |
| Admit Card (Available from 22 May 2026) | Available from 22 May 2026 |
FAQs
Q1. What are the application start and end dates for BCECE 2026 Admission?
The online registration for BCECE 2026 Admission opens on 15 April 2026 and closes on 05 May 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q2. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject group – PCM, PCB, or approved agriculture subject combinations.
Q3. Is there an entrance exam for BCECE 2026?
Yes, admission is based entirely on performance in the BCECE-2026 entrance examination, proposed to be held on 30 and 31 May 2026.
Q4. How many seats are available under BCECE 2026?
The complete institution-wise and course-wise seat matrix is published in the official prospectus downloadable from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Q5. What is the selection process for BCECE 2026?
Selection involves the entrance examination, merit-list preparation, document verification, and seat allotment through a formal counselling process conducted by the BCECE Board.