The BCECE (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination) counselling for 2025 is expected to begin in the fourth week of July. BCECE has released the rank card on 1st July, 2025.Exam was conducted on 8th and 9th June, 2025.

BCECE Overview:

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is constituted under Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Act, 1995 . It conducts competitive examinations every year for admissions in various professional courses of Medical, Engineering and Agricultural streams in the Institutions of the state of Bihar.

Exam name	BCECE
Full name	Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination
Exam mode	Offline mode
Conducting body	Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE)
Exam level	State level
Courses offered	Undergraduate
Application mode	Online mode
Exam frequency	Once a year

BCECE 2025 EXAM DETAILS:

Event	Date
Seat matrix posting on website	8 July,2025
Last date of online choice filling	10 July,2025
Last date to fill and lock choices	13 July,2025
First provisional seat allotment result	16 July, 2025
Objection submission for 1st round provisional result	17 July, 2025
Publication of 1st round final seat allotment	19 July, 2025
Downloading allotment order first round	19-22 July 2025
Document verification and admission (1st round)	21-22 July 2025
Second round provisional seat allotment result	28 July, 2025
Objection submission for 2nd round provisional result	29 July, 2025
Publication of 2nd round final seat allotment	31 July, 2025
Downloading allotment order second round	31 July- 2 August 2025
Document verification and admission (2nd round)	1-2 August 2025

BCECE 2025 RESULT:

The BCECE 2025 results were declared on July 1, 2025. Candidates can check their results on the official website of the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE), which is bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The results are available online, and candidates need to click on the result link to access their scores.

BCECE 2025 MERIT LIST:

The authorities also publish a list of qualified candidates on their official website. This merit list for each group is created based on the minimum cutoff scores achieved in the entrance examination. Separate merit lists are compiled for different courses.

Admission will be granted to candidates according to their rank in the merit list. Those appearing for the BCECE 2025 exam must meet the required cutoff marks to be included in the merit list for admission.

BCECE 2025 CUT-OFF:

Here’s the latest on BCECE 2025 cut‑off information:

Expected Category-Wise Cut‑Off Marks (out of 1,200)

General (UR): ~600 (≈50%)

OBC/EBC, SC, ST (Reserved): ~480 (≈40%)

General – PwD: ~540 (≈45%)

Reserved – PwD: ~480 (≈40%)

Expected Marks-to-Rank Ranges

Based on marks scored:

650–700+ → rank within top 1,000 (General)

600–650 → rank ~1,000–3,000

570–600 → rank ~3,000–5,000 (OBC/EBC)

540–570 → rank ~5,000–8,000 (SC)

520–540 → rank ~8,000–10,000 (ST)

480–520 → rank ~10,000–12,000 (PwD)

BCECE 2025 COUNSELLING:

Candidates whose names appear on the merit list will be eligible to take part in the BCECE 2025 counselling process. The counselling is expected to be conducted online during the fourth week of July 2025, and seat allotment will be based on the candidates’ ranks in the merit list.

To join the counselling rounds, candidates must register by logging in with their credentials and submitting their preferred choices of colleges and courses. Those who are selected will need to present their original valid documents during the counselling process.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS:

10th class marksheet and certificate.
12th class marksheet and certificate
Transfer certificate
Category certificate
BCECE 2025 Result
BCECE 2025 Rank Card
BCECE 2025 Admit Card
Copy of Application Form
Passport size photograph

BCECE PARTICIPATING INSTITUTES:

Engineering Colleges

Government Engineering Colleges:

MIT Muzaffarpur

GCE Gaya

BCE Bhagalpur

NCE Chandi (Nalanda College of Engineering)

DCE Darbhanga

Purnea College of Engineering

SCE Sasaram

Saharsa College of Engineering

LNJPIT Chhapra (Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Institute of Technology)

Bakhtiyarpur College of Engineering

BP Mandal College of Engineering

Other newly established government colleges also participate.

Private Engineering Colleges:

Multiple private institutions participate in BCECE for B.Tech programs.

Pharmacy Colleges

Government Pharmacy Institute, Patna:

One of the key participating institutes for pharmacy courses.

Private Pharmacy Colleges:

Several private pharmacy colleges also accept BCECE scores.

Agriculture Colleges

Major Universities:

Bihar Agricultural University

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University

Specific Agriculture Colleges (offering B.Sc. Agriculture programs):

Bihar Agricultural College, Bhagalpur

Mandan Bharti Agriculture College (MBAC), Saharsa

Veer Kunwar Singh College of Agriculture (VKSCOA), Buxar

Bhola Paswan Shastri (BPS) Agricultural College, Purnea

Other Participating Institutions

Colleges offering paramedical courses such as:

ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery)

GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery)

BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

B.Sc. Nursing

These institutions also admit students through BCECE.

FAQ’s:

1. When will the counselling process start?

BCECE 2025 counselling is expected to begin in the fourth week of July 2025, after the release of the merit list.

2. Who can take part in counselling?

Candidates whose names appear in the merit list and who have met the required cut-off marks are eligible to participate.

3. Will counselling be held online or offline?

The entire counselling process will be conducted online through the official website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

4. How do I register for counselling?

To register:

Visit the BCECE official site

Fill in personal and academic details

Select preferred courses and colleges

Submit the form and pay the applicable fee

5. Is there a counselling fee?

Yes, a counselling/choice filling fee may be required depending on your category. The exact amount will be announced in the official notice.

6. How are seats allotted?

Seat allotment is based on:

Your rank in the merit list

Your selected preferences

Seat availability in institutions

Reservation and category criteria

7. Can I modify my choices after submitting them?

Yes, changes can be made during the choice filling period. Once you lock your choices, no changes are allowed.

8. What documents are needed for counselling?

You’ll need the following documents (original and copies):

BCECE 2025 Admit Card

Rank Card

Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates

Caste, Domicile, and Income Certificates (if applicable)

Aadhar Card or valid ID proof

Passport-size photographs

9. What happens if I miss the counselling date?

Missing your counselling slot may result in loss of admission opportunity. However, you can wait for mop-up or spot rounds, if available.

10. How many counselling rounds are there?

There are usually two or more rounds:

Round 1 – for top rankers

Round 2 – for remaining candidates

Spot/Mop-up rounds – if seats remain vacant

11. What is a provisional allotment letter?

It’s a document confirming your temporary seat allocation. You must download it and report to the allotted institute for document verification and admission.

12. Can I upgrade my allotted seat?

Yes, you can opt for seat upgradation in later rounds if a better option becomes available based on your rank and preferences.