BCECE 2026 Registration Deadline Extended to May 13; Check Eligibility, Exam Dates and Admit Card Details

The BCECEB has pushed back the deadline for BCECE 2026 to May 13, 2026. Students who are applying for undergraduate courses like pharmacy, medicine, and agriculture need to sign up on the BCECE official website by this new date. BCECE 2026 is an exam that is held at the state level. It is used to get into undergraduate programs offered by medical, pharmacy, and agricultural colleges in Bihar. For students from the UR, EWS, BC, and EBC categories, the exam and counseling fees for groups PCM, PCB, CBA, PCA, MCA, and MBA are ₹1000. 

However, for PCMB, the fee is ₹1100. For SC/ST candidates and those in the Divyang Quota (DQ), the fees for PCM, PCB, CBA, PCA, MCA, and MBA are ₹500. The fee for PCMB is ₹550. For DQ candidates who are from UR, EWS, BC, and EBC communities, the fees for PCM, PCB, CBA, PCA, MCA, and MBA are ₹500. The fee for PCMB is ₹550.

BCECE 2026 Important Dates

In the case of studying medicine (MBBS), students must have completed physics, chemistry, and biology in their 10+2 course, which is a mandatory requirement. The minimum percentage of marks required for General and OBC category candidates is 50%, while SC and ST students need to score at least 40%. Additionally, students must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026. Similarly, for the Pharmacy course, students should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Biology in their 10+2 courses. 

The required minimum percentage of marks is 45% for general and OBC candidates and 40% for SC and ST students. There is also a minimum age requirement of 17 years. Lastly, for admission into the agriculture course, students must have studied agriculture and biology in their 10+2 education. The minimum percentage of marks required is 50% for general and OBC category students and 40% for SC and ST students.

Steps to Register for BCECE 2026

• Candidates need to visit the official website of the BCECEB to start the registration process.
• They will be required to provide basic information such as their name, date of birth, and contact details. 
• Once the registration is successfully completed, the candidate will receive access codes to proceed with filling the application form.
• During this process, they have to select their preferred stream and course. 
• Additionally, candidates must upload soft copies of necessary documents like a photograph, signature, and certificates. Finally, the application fees need to be paid online. 

Source: @bceceboard.bihar.gov.in   

BCECE 2026 Question Paper and Syllabus

The BCECE 2026 exam will have five different papers: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Agriculture. Each paper is 90 minutes long and includes 100 multiple-choice questions. Each question is worth four marks, making the total marks for each subject 400 and the overall exam worth 2000 marks.
The syllabus for all subjects will be based only on the NCERT textbooks for Class 11 and 12. The questions in the exam will test the candidate's understanding of concepts and their ability to apply scientific principles. The exam will be conducted in both English and Hindi to make it easier for the candidates.

Download BCECE 2026 Admit Card Process

• The admit card for BCECE 2026 can be downloaded from the official BCECEB website starting from May 22, 2026. 
• Candidates need to log in using their login ID and password. 
• Important details like the roll number, exam center, and reporting time will be listed on the admit card. 
• Candidates must make sure all the information on the admit card is correct. If any mistake is noticed during the exam, it should be reported immediately. 
• Candidates are advised to carry multiple copies of the admit card with them.

Items Required on the Exam Date

Candidates must bring their admit card and valid ID proof to the exam center. They should prepare all necessary documents like the 10+2 mark sheet and any required certificates. It is advisable to reach the test venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled reporting time. Blue or black ballpoint pens will be provided for marking answers on the OMR sheet. Calculators, mobile phones, and other electronic devices are not allowed inside the exam hall. All candidates must follow the instructions given by the exam invigilators during the exam.

Post-exam Activities of Students

After the exam on May 31, 2026, BCECEB will release the answer key for candidates to review. The final results are expected to be declared by the last week of July 2026 through the official website. Once the results are available, candidates can view their scorecards using their login IDs. Merit lists will be prepared based on BCECE scores for counseling and admission processes. Each participating institution will hold counseling sessions according to the merit list.