BCECE 2025 Registration: Important dates, courses, and everything you need to know – The Times of India

BCECE 2025 registration: The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) 2025 is just around the corner, with registration opening tomorrow, April 9, 2025. This is an important opportunity for candidates aspiring to pursue various undergraduate courses in engineering, agriculture, pharmacy, and medical streams at top institutions in Bihar. The exam is scheduled to be held on June 7 and 8, 2025, in multiple shifts, offering a chance for thousands of candidates to secure a seat in their desired course.
For candidates interested in participating, it’s crucial to be aware of the key dates and courses offered through BCECE 2025. The process will unfold in several steps, and the registration deadline is set for May 6, 2025. In this article, we will provide detailed insights into the registration process, exam schedule, and the various courses and institutions that are part of BCECE 2025.
Key registration details
The online registration process for BCECE 2025 begins on April 9, 2025. The application must be completed and submitted before May 6, 2025. Following the successful submission, candidates will be eligible to take the BCECE 2025 exam scheduled for June 7 and 8, 2025. The exam will be conducted in multiple shifts, and it is a crucial step toward admission into various undergraduate programs in Bihar.
Once the registration process is completed, candidates will need to download the admit card from the official BCECE board website. The official admit card will be made available on May 24, 2025. It’s essential to stay on top of these deadlines to avoid any issues with your application.
Courses and institutions under BCECE 2025
BCECE 2025 provides candidates with the opportunity to apply for several undergraduate courses across various streams. Below is an overview of the main categories and the institutions that participate in the exam:
Engineering and technology courses
BCECE 2025 allows candidates to apply for undergraduate engineering courses offered by several engineering colleges in Bihar. These courses are available for students who have appeared for the JEE Main 2025 exam. After two rounds of online counseling for JEE Main candidates, any vacant seats will be filled by BCECE candidates based on their merit and course choices.
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This includes courses at institutions like Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Women’s Institute of Technology, Darbhanga, which is under Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga, as well as the Sanjay Gandhi Dairy Technology Institute, Patna, for courses like B.Tech in Dairy Technology.
Agriculture and related courses
The Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (Bhagalpur), offers various agriculture-related courses under BCECE 2025. These include Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Horticulture, and Bachelor of Forestry. The seats for these courses are divided between the combined merit list of candidates from the PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) groups.
Moreover, for specialized courses like Bachelor of Fisheries Science, seats will be filled exclusively from the PCB group’s combined merit list.
Medical and pharmacy courses
BCECE 2025 also includes admission opportunities in the medical stream for courses such as Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology, Bachelor of Operation Theater Technology, Bachelor of Optometry, and B.Sc. Nursing. These courses are available in both government and private institutions across Bihar.
For candidates interested in pharmacy, degree courses in government pharmacy institutes recognized by the government of Bihar are available. These institutions offer a significant opportunity for students aspiring to enter the healthcare sector.
Important dates to remember
To ensure that candidates do not miss any deadlines, here is a summary of the important dates for BCECE 2025:

Candidates should note that the application form must be fully submitted, along with the exam/counseling fee, for the registration to be considered valid. Any incomplete applications will be rejected.
Registration steps and fee details
The registration process for BCECE 2025 consists of several steps. After the initial registration, candidates will need to log in and complete the application form, which includes providing personal information, contact details, educational qualifications, and uploading the required photograph and signature.
The application fee for BCECE 2025 varies based on the category and subject group chosen. For candidates in the General, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Backward Class (BC), and Extremely Backward Class (EBC) categories, the fee is ?1,000 for one subject group, or ?1,100 for all four subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology). Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Divyang (DQ) categories will pay a reduced fee of ?500 or ?550 depending on the subject group chosen.
After submitting the application, candidates must complete the payment process to confirm their registration. The payment can be made online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Failure to complete the payment will result in the application being considered incomplete.
BCECE 2025 offers a golden opportunity for students in Bihar to gain admission to prestigious undergraduate programs in various fields. By following the application process carefully and adhering to the key dates, candidates can secure their place in these competitive courses. Don’t forget to stay updated on all official notifications through the BCECE Board’s official website and make sure to complete the entire process well before the deadlines.
Good luck to all applicants!