BCECE 2026 Application Form Released: Check Important Dates, Eligibility, and How to Apply

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has officially released the BCECE 2026 application form on 15 April 2026 for candidates interested in taking admission to numerous professional degrees in engineering, pharmacy and agricultural disciplines throughout the state of Bihar. All interested candidates may apply online at the official website during the designated time period. The candidates can apply for the entrance exam till the last date of 5 May 2026. 

All candidates should review the eligibility criteria, important dates and application procedure before submitting their application. This will help prevent last-minute problems.

BCECE 2026: Important Dates 

Along with the application for, the board has also announced an important dates schedule for the BCECE 2026 examination. Candidates should keep track of all deadlines to ensure a successful application submission.

BCECE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before submitting the BCECE 2026 exam application form, candidates must ensure that they are fulfilling the required eligibility criteria set by the exam conducting body. Here is the eligibility-

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent examination.

Required subjects depend on the chosen course:

• Engineering (PCM Group): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

• Pharmacy (PCB/PCM): Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics

• Agriculture (PCB/PCM/PCMB): Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics

Domicile Requirement

• Applicants must be residents of Bihar or fulfill the state eligibility norms specified by BCECEB.

Age Limit

• Applying for Medical courses, the minimum age requirement should be 17 years 

• Applying for Agriculture courses, the minimum age requirement should be 16 years

BCECE 2026 Application Fees

The application fee may vary based on the subject group selected by the candidate. Check the table below for the application fee of BCECE 2026:

Note: Additional bank charges or service fees may or may not be applied during online payment.

How to Apply for BCECE 2026

Candidates can follow all steps below to complete the application form:

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1 - Candidates have to visit the official BCECEB website https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/

Step 2 - Click on the link like “BCECE 2026 Registrationâ€.

Step 3 - Candidates need to register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

Step 4 - Fill in personal, academic, and contact details carefully.

Step 5 - Upload scanned copies of required documents like photograph and signature.

Step 6 - Pay the application fee through online mode, either debit card or credit card or net banking.

Step 7 - Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required for Application 

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling out the application form: 

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets 

• Valid ID proof Domicile certificate (if applicable) 

• Passport-size photograph 

• Scanned signature