BCECE 2025 Eligibility must be checked by the students before appearing for the examination. BCECE Board regulated the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE). It is a state-level entrance exam that is conducted once a year.
What is the age limit to apply for BCECE 2025 exam? Check age eligibility and age requirement below…
BCECE conducts this BCECE examination for the screening of the students to provide them admissions in medical, pharmacy, agriculture, and other courses offered by various colleges and institutions of Bihar state.
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Through this article, candidates will get information related to BCECE Eligibility 2025, exam patterns, application forms, and more.
BCECE 2025 Eligibility
Here we are providing the eligibility criteria for applying in BCECE application form 2025 for various courses like agriculture, pharmacy, etc. Candidates are able to check the qualification, domicile & other eligibility from below:
Domicile Criteria:
- Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Candidate should belong to Bihar state.
- Candidate’s parents must be permanent residents of Bihar state.
- Candidates, whose parents are registered refugees of Bihar state can also apply.
- If student’s parents come from a different state, but they are government employees of Bihar state.
Age Criteria:
- Medical Courses: Student should have completed 17 years age as on 31st December 2025.
- Pharmacy Courses: There is 17-year minimum age limit required for pharmacy courses.
- Agriculture Courses: The minimum age limit should be 16 years as on 31st August 2025.
- For admissions, candidates have to go through the medical test. Candidate will be eligible for admission after clearing this test.
- No age limit criteria are applicable for engineering courses.
Qualification Criteria:
For Pharmacy (4 years Course):
- Qualifying Exam: Passed intermediate or its equivalent exam from recognized board.
- Subjects: Pass the qualifying exam with physics and chemistry as compulsory subjects and one elective subject from mathematics/biology subjects.
- Minimum Marks: Score a minimum of 45% marks (for the general candidate) and 40% marks (for the reserved candidate) in the intermediate or equivalent exam.
- Candidates who are appearing in the 12th or equivalent exam are also eligible to apply but they must have passed the appearing exam at the time of counselling.
For Medical Courses:
- Qualifying Exam: Pass 10+2/higher secondary/ISc or its equivalent examination from the recognized university.
- Subjects: Pass the above exam with English (Language & Literature), Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology).
- Appearing Candidates can also apply.
BCECE 2025 Exam Dates
Candidates must check the given below table regarding BCECE 2025 Exam Dates:
| Events | Dates 2025 (Tentative) |
| Online application form | Third week of April 2025 |
| Last date to apply | Last week of May 2025 |
| Last date of payment | First week of June 2025 |
| Correction facility | First week of June 2025 |
| Admit card | Fourth week of June 2025 |
| Exam date | Second week of July 2025 |
| Declaration of result | July 2025 |
| Counselling | August 2025 |
The dates mentioned in this table are mentioned as per the previous year’s examination. Official dates for the BCECE 2025 examination will be released through the information bulletin or notification. We will update the table once the dates are announced.
BCECE 2025 Application Form
Candidates must check the following details regarding BCECE 2025 Application Form:
- The Application form will be released in the third week of April 2025.
- Candidates will be allowed to fill out the application form till last week of May 2025.
- All candidates will have to fill in their required education & personal details in the form.
- While filling application form, candidates have to upload a photograph & signature.
- The authority will also provide a correction facility in the application form in first week of June 2025.
- There will be no need to send any printout of application form to board.
Application fee:
- The application fee can be submitted through online mode.
- Once the fees are paid no refund will be provided.
- The fee according to different categories & groups will be as:
| Category | Group | Application Fee |
| General/ OBC/ BC | PCM/ PCB/ CBA | Rs. 1000 |
| SC/ ST/ DQ | PCM/ PCB/ CBA | Rs. 500 |
| General/ OBC/ BC | PCMB | Rs 1100 (Rs. 550 for reserved category) |
Candidates should thoroughly go through the eligibility criteria for the BCECE 2025 exam. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are the ones eligible to submit the registration form. If any candidates are found to be eligible their application will be rejected.
If you have any other queries related to BCECE 2025 Eligibility, you can ask us by commenting below in the comment box.
If i have passed 10th and 12th from U.P
Board but my mother and father have permanent residence BIHAR then can i apply for the BCECE ?
Candidate’s parents must be a permanent residence of Bihar state.
Mera bcece 2023 me PCM me ur 3452 tatha BC category me 1227.kya mujhe computer science engineering mil sakta hai aur college kaun hoga
It will be known to you by officials at the time of counselling.
I’m a temporary resident of jharkhand.. So would I be able toh fill BCECE form,
Yes, you can apply but you have to satisfy all eligibility norms including residential/ non-residential criteria.
Respect Sir/ Madam
I have completed my 12th from sikkim but I am permanent resident of bihar. Can I apply for bcece?
Yes, you are still eligible but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
Please tell us when application date start .
Any fix date is not released for application form. It is expected to release in the month of May 2022. You must be with us for the latest updates about it.
I Have 54.8 percent marks in class 12 with biology
I want to do bsc nursing course so how can I do bsc nursing course
I have done bsc zoology honours ,I want to do bsc nursing course what should I do
To bcece exam meet exam is necessary
Studied at up board and passed 10th and 12th. Can I apply
What is the maximum marks for bcece, duration of exam, and marks per question?
I got 49% class 12 Bihar board 2021 can I eligible for jee mains 2021
I am a resident of west bengal, if I married with a person who is a permanent resident of bihar, can i apply for domicile of bihar for neet pg exam
I have scored 65 percentile in jee mains,,can get admission in bcece
Sir I stay in assam ..but i m from bihar. .. my father is a govt employee in assam . So can i apply for bihar entrance exam
For 12th class, form is asking details only for 4 subjects ..but we have 5 subjects …when I put my 4 subjects score there..it get differs through actual percentage..Plz anyone tell me I am doing correct or not??
I am a student of 12th class from open University of Bihar.
What I eligible for BCECE exam …..?
Sir …I m from ebc category and my dob is 05 may 1987….am I eligible for bcece 2017 medical exam
for 15% all India seats in all colleges.
sir my 12th pass subject is arts in 2012 my iegible for this exam
My residential certificate issued by circle officer.It is valid ?
I am from Assam i have completed my 12 exam from assam board but my parent from do i eligible for BCECe
Dear sir my date of birth is 15july,1989
I did i. Sc from Delhi cbse board in 2009 but I am from Bihar even my all family living in Bihar
So can I eligible for bcece entrance for Mbbs
Plz reply
MBBS admission will be based on NEET 2017.
I am cbse board student also I am resident of bihar.. I am applicable or not.
Sir is there any reservation for general girls and tell me the min marks need to compete bcece for general students in stage 1
sir my math marks 48 phy 68 chem 75 and overall 74.8 % cbse am i eligible for bcece engineering course
You can check your eligibility for BCECE 2016 from this link.
Hello Sir, I am from Bihar (Madhubani) but living in Haryana from last 15 years due to my job. My parents are in Bihar. But, due to my job in other state my kids are with me and studying in Haryana (CBSE board). I have gone through your provided link of Eligibility Criteria but still not very sure that my daughter’s eligibility to apply in BCECE. Kindly suggest.
BCECE 2016 Eligibility criteria is mentioned in this link.
sir I am 12th final and now graduation
sir kitna percentage Lana hoga hame sir hum EBC catgory hai
My application no.040771142061600328 is rejected..what should I do
15% reservation are available for other state or not.
Cn other state student apply for bcece..
Plzz reply it’s urgent..
No.
My parents belong to bihar ….. but we stay in west bengal because of my fathers’ job here …… can I apply for Bcece 2016
BCECE 2016 Eligibility criteria is mentioned in this link.
Sir I have passed my 10th from Nepal board but 12th from bihar board And my parents are permanent citizens of bihar. Can I apply or not ?
You can check your eligibility for BCECE 2016 from this link.
my friend belongs to bihar but his father do gov job in jharkhand and he gave the address of jharkhand in his school and college certificate , does he eligible to apply the bihar medical form in this cindition , and if not then what shuld he do to apply .
Check BCECE 2016 Eligibility criteria through this link.
My state is Bihar, I’m permanent resident of Bihar, but I live in West Bengal where my father is a KVS Teacher in Barrackpore, am I eligible for BCECE 2016
You can check your eligibility for BCECE 2016 from this link.
i m from rajasthan and i have completed my schooling from rajasthan…but my parents are permanent resident of bihar…i have filled my complete form ….but when i go to the educational form (last step) the school name was invalid….can u tell me why this is hppening?? am i eligible for BCECE.
The eligibility criteria of BCECE 2016 is mentioned in this link.
My date of birth is 28-09-2001. Am i eligible for bcece 2016.
You can check your eligibility for BCECE 2016 from this link.
belong to J&K state, serving in the Army and posted in Bihar since june 2012. my son is studying in Army Public school Danapur, Patna since August 2012 and presently studying in 12th class for which exams are scheduled in March 2016.please clarify whether my son is eligible for Medical entrance. thanks.
I AM FROM JAHRKHAND AND NOT PERMANENT RESIDENT OF BIHAR. AM I ELIGIBLE FOR BCECE 2016?
No.
I am a student from out of Bihar…my father is a government employee…I passed out my 10th boards from Bihar but I did my 11th and 12th from delhi for my delhi domicile.am I eligible to give bcece exam.
Which Documents are needed to submit along with form??
U can reply me here r give me a link……
You will get all the information related to BCECE 2016 Application Form from this link.
What are the documents required at the time of application form submission. …..character certificate is also required? ?
You will get the complete information related to BCECE 2016 Application form from this link.
I am a student of a CBSE school and live in Jharkhand..I wanted to know if i am eligible for BCECE 2016.
Check your eligibility for BCECE 2016 from this link.
my grandfather ancestors are living in bihar (chapra),and have their permanent address there.But my father being army person of 10 bihar regiment have different postings at different places
so am i eligible for BCECE…..plz reply.
The candidates can check the BCECE 2016 Eligibility from this link.
I am govt. Employee in west bebgal My parents reside in bihar and are voters ther.electric bill is in my name there. My son student i n kolkata in cbse board. Is he eligible for bcece?
You can check the BCECE 2016 eligibility criteria from this link.
I am working in an NGO in Bihar for the past 12 years. My daughter is also studying in Bihar from 1st standard. Is she eligible to apply for MBBS in Bihar
yes, she can apply.
Sir. I am a student of class 12 cbse bord from meghalaya. But i am originally from bihar. My parents are permanantly from bihar. Can eligible for BCECE exam. Thnks reply plz
Check the eligibility criteria of BCECE 2016 from this article.
My date of birth is 20/07/1999 am I eligible for exam…and if i qualified it then for counselling.. for medical
The detailed eligibility criteria of BCECE 2016 is mentioned in this article. Check your eligibility from this link.
Whether jee main 2016 qualified students may be eligible for taking admission in Bihar Govt. Engg colleges for which BCECE 2016 is also organised
Yes
Sir,
My sub are in class 12th- physics, chy,bio-technology,math, english.I want to know , I am eligible for medical test or not.
Check your eligibility for BCECE 2016 from this link.
My date of birth is 18-10-1999 .Am i eligible for bcece 2016
yes you can apply.
I am the student of class 10 Is i eligibile for bcece exam
No.
I’m from assam. my parents are also from asam. not permanant resident of Bihar. can I apply for MBBS ?
You can check the eligibility for BCECE 2016 from this link.
l m madhya pradesh state . I eligble for bcece plz comm.
No
Chem 62 math 48 phy 47
Am I eligible
Yes, you are eligible.
Eligibility criteria for MBBS..
You may re-read our article we have mentioned the eligibility criteria.
i am student cbse board from chattisgarh can i give bcece Medical entrance exam
No.
I belong to J&K state, serving in the Army and posted in Bihar since june 2012. my son is studying in Army Public school Danapur, Patna since August 2012 and presently studying in 12th class for which exams are scheduled in March 2016.please clarify whether my son is eligible for Medical entrance. thanks.
Yes, your son is eligible for BCECE 2016 entrance exam.