Latest Applications Open 2024:
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examinations Board (BCECEB) is the conducting body that conducts the BCECE Entrance Examination for taking admission into various professional courses. Previously, BCECE was conducted to take admission into Engineering and Pharmacy, but from 2024, Admission in Engineering and Technology is based on the JEE Main 2024 Score. BCECE 2024 takes admission in Pharmacy and other courses.
The main aim of conducting this exam is to offer access to candidates into various UG courses in the fields of Engineering, Pharmacy and Agriculture, and other classes.
In this article, you will get information regarding the BCECE 2024 Eligibility Criteria like Qualification, Marks, Age limit, Reservation Category, etc.
BCECE Eligibility 2024
Candidate should be passed 12th in Science Stream with Subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (Biology) for Pharmacy & Medical Courses. The minimum mark that candidates should secure in his/her 12th science is 45%. This is a level entrance examination, So only Bihar State candidates are eligible for the BCECE 2024. There is no upper age limit for the BCECE 2024 Entrance Examination for courses like Engineering and pharmacy.
For Medical and Agriculture Courses, the Candidate must not be less than 17 years of his/her age by April 2024.
Engineering Courses:
BCECE 2024 Eligibility Criteria for Engineering-
| Qualification | 12th (Higher Secondary or Equivalent Education) |
| Marks | General – 45%
Reserve Category – 40% |
| Subject (Mandatory) | Physics & Mathematics |
| Subject (Optional) | Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical vocational subject (Any One) |
| Age Limit | No Upper Age Limit |
| Reservation | Yes |
| Domicile | Bihar Residents |
| Physical Examination | Yes |
| Program Duration | 4 Years |
| Appearing 12th | Eligible |
- Qualifying Examination: Eligible applicants must qualify as the intermediary or equivalent of a recognized board.
- The qualification exam must pass with the compulsory subjects, such as physics and mathematics. The optional subjects also required are chemistry, biotechnology, biology, and professional technical subjects.
- Minimum score: A candidate must be eligible with a minimum of 45% for the general categories and 40% for the Reserve categories.
Pharmacy Courses
BCECE 2024 Eligibility Criteria for Pharmacy
| Qualification | 12th (Higher Secondary or Equivalent Education) |
| Marks | General – 45%
Reserve Category – 40% |
| Subject (Mandatory) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Subject (Optional) | Mathematics/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical vocational subject (Any One) |
| Age Limit | No Upper Age Limit |
| Reservation | Yes |
| Domicile | Bihar Residents |
| Physical Examination | Yes |
| Program Duration | 4 Years |
| Appearing 12th | Eligible |
- Qualification Examination: The minimum qualification is 10 + 2 or equivalent to the examination.
- Subjects: The compulsory subjects required in the previous university examination are Physics and Chemistry. Besides, it is compulsory to choose an optional subject between them, that is to say, mathematical, biological, or technical subjects.
- Minimum Score: The candidate must obtain 45% of the qualifications (general candidates) in the qualifying examination and 40% (candidates SC / ST).
- Visible Candidates: Principal applicants may also apply because they must have passed the qualifying examination at the time of referral.
Agriculture, Veterinary Science, and Animal Husbandry
BCECE 2024 Eligibility Criteria for Agriculture, Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
| Course | Minimum Educational Qualification | Subjects |
| B.Sc. Agriculture | Passed ISC or equivalent | Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics/ Agriculture |
| B.V.Sc and A.H. | Passed ISC or equivalent | Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
| B. Tech. Dairy Technology | Passed ISC or equivalent | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| B. Tech. Agriculture Engineering | Passed ISC or equivalent | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| B. F.Sc | Passed ISC or equivalent | Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
| B.Sc (Horticulture) | Passed ISC or equivalent | Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics |
| B. Tech. (Biotechnology) | Passed ISC or equivalent | Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics/ Biotechnology |
Overview of Agriculture, Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
| Qualification | 12th (Higher Secondary or Equivalent Education) |
| Marks | General – 45%
Reserve Category – 40% |
| Subject (Mandatory) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Subject (Optional) | Mathematics/Biotechnology/Biology/Agriculture/ Technical vocational subject (Any One) |
| Age Limit | No Upper Age Limit |
| Reservation | Yes |
| Domicile | Bihar Residents |
| Physical Examination | Yes |
| Program Duration | 4 Years |
Seat Reservation
| Category | Seat reserved (%) |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
| Extremely Backward Class (OBC) | 18% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 12% |
| Reserved Category Girls (RCG) | 3% |
Note: 50% of seats are reserved for the General Category candidates.
If you have any queries regarding BCECE Eligibility Criteria 2024, you can ask your query and leave comments below.
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