Organization: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Exam Name: BCECE LE (Lateral Entry) 2025
Total Seats: For Engineering, Pharmacy, and Paramedical Lateral Entry (Second Year) Admissions
Official Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: April 16, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: May 18, 2025
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: May 18, 2025
- Application Correction Window: May 19 to May 20, 2025
- Admit Card Release Date: June 4, 2025
- Examination Date: June 9, 2025
- Result Declaration: July 1, 2025
- Counselling Begins: September–October 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Domicile Requirements (any one):
- Parents are permanent residents of Bihar
- Parents working in Bihar
- Parents are Bihar state govt employees or PSU employees
- Refugees settled in Bihar
- Central Govt employees posted in Bihar
- Pre-partition Bihar Govt department employees still posted in Bihar/Jharkhand
Educational Qualification:
Engineering Stream:
- Passed Diploma in Engineering/Technology with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).
- OR Passed B.Sc. Degree with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) and passed 10+2 with Mathematics. B.Sc. candidates must clear Engineering Mechanics and Graphics/Drawing of the first-year program.
Pharmacy Stream:
- Passed 2-Year Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institute.
- Candidates currently in the final year can apply but must pass before admission.
Paramedical Stream:
- Passed 2-Year Diploma in Paramedical courses.
- Minimum age: 18 years as on December 31, 2025.
Application Process (Online Only):
- Registration: Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and register using basic details.
- Fill Application Form: Complete the form with educational and personal details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned photo with name and date, and signature.
- Pay Fee: ₹2200 (same for all categories) via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Final Submit: Review details and submit.
- Print Confirmation: Download and keep the confirmation page for reference.
Exam Pattern:
- Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper)
- Duration: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 150
- Marking Scheme: 4 marks for correct answer, -1 for incorrect
Syllabus (Stream-wise):
Engineering:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Mechanics
- Technical English
Pharmacy:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Microbiology & Biochemistry
- Pathology
- English
Admit Card & Result:
- Admit Card available from June 4, 2025
- Rank Card released on July 1, 2025
Counselling Process:
- Conducted Online by BCECEB
- Expected in September–October 2025
- Document verification and seat allotment will be based on ranks and preferences
Documents Required for Counselling:
- Admit Card
- Rank Card
- Diploma Marksheet/Certificate
- Passport Size Photographs
- Valid Photo ID
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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