BCECE

BCECE, or Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination, is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). It is used for admission to undergraduate professional programs in Bihar, particularly engineering and agriculture, and has historically included medical and dental courses. The examination is part of the state's admission process for participating institutions, including government and private colleges.

Eligibility typically requires Indian citizenship and domicile of Bihar or applicable reservation rules; candidates must have completed 10+2 with the required subjects: PCM for engineering and agriculture, and PCB for medical/dental. Age limits and qualifying marks vary by year and category.

The exam format is objective and designed around the chosen stream. BCECE questions test knowledge from physics, chemistry, and mathematics for engineering and agriculture streams, and physics, chemistry, and biology for medical streams. The board publishes the syllabus, pattern, and eligibility criteria on its official website. After the exam, result ranks are released, and successful candidates participate in counselling and seat allotment based on merit, category, and seat availability.

Note: Since national-level entrance policies, medical admissions in Bihar have been conducted through NEET scores, while BCECEB continues to handle admissions for engineering and agriculture streams. The BCECEB also administers other state-level entrance tests as required.