Updated on Dec 18, 2024
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Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Eligibility Criteria
The BCECE eligibility criteria 2025 are the basic eligibility requirements that the students should fulfil to apply for the BCECE 2025 exam. Depending on the course candidates want to take, students must fulfil the course requirements in order to be qualified for BCECE 2025, which includes parameters such as age limit, nationality, academic qualification, etc.
Applications for engineering programs require a Bihar domicile certificate, completion of a 12th grade education or its equivalent from an accredited board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as required subjects, and at least 45% score (40% for SC/ST students). Candidates who possess a current JEE Main scorecard are also qualified. Candidates for pharmacy programs must be at least 16 years old by December 31, 2025, and they must have finished their 12th grade education with at least 45% score (40% for reserved categories) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology (PCMB) as required subjects. Candidates can check below the qualification, domicile & other eligibility from below:
Also Read: BCECE Application Process 2025
BCECE Eligibility Criteria 2025: Domicile Criteria
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Nationality | The candidate must be an Indian citizen. |
| State Belonging | The candidate should belong to Bihar state. |
| Permanent Residence | The candidate’s parents must be permanent residents of Bihar state. |
| Registered Refugees | Candidates whose parents are registered refugees in Bihar state can also apply. |
| Government Employees | Candidates whose parents are government employees of Bihar but come from a different state are eligible. |
BCECE Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age Limit
| Course | Minimum Age Requirement | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Courses | Must have completed 17 years as of December 31, 2025. | Mandatory minimum age for medical courses. |
| Pharmacy Courses | Must be at least 17 years old. | Minimum age limit required for pharmacy courses. |
| Agriculture Courses | Must be at least 16 years old as of August 31, 2025. | Minimum age limit required for agriculture courses. |
| Engineering Courses | No age limit criteria. | No specific age limit for engineering courses. |
| Medical Test for Admissions | Candidates must undergo a medical test and will be eligible for admission only after clearing it. | Applicable for all courses requiring physical fitness verification. |
BCECE Eligibility Criteria 2025: Educational Qualification
| Course | Qualification Requirement | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy (4 Years Course) | Qualifying Exam: Candidates should have passed intermediate or its equivalent from a recognized board. | Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and one elective from Mathematics/Biology. |
| Minimum Marks: 45% for General, 40% for Reserved in the intermediate or equivalent exam. | Candidates appearing for the 12th or equivalent exam are also eligible but must pass before counselling. | |
| Medical Courses | Qualifying Exam: Passed 10+2/higher secondary/ISc or equivalent examination from a recognized university. | Subjects: English (Language & Literature), Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology). |
| Appearing Candidates: Those currently taking the exam are also eligible to apply. | Must pass the examination before admission. |
BCECE Eligibility Criteria 2025: Number of Attempts
Since there is no upper age limit to appear for the BCECE exam, nothing is mentioned regarding the number of attempts for the examination. Candidates can attempt it as many times as they want if they have fulfilled all other BCECE Eligibility Criteria 2025 and are eligible for the examination.
BCECE Reservations 2025
The BCECE 2025 reservation for the reserved categories has been mentioned in the table below. The rest of the 50% of unreserved seats will be available for candidates who belong to the General Category:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 16% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1% |
| Extremely Backward Class | 18% |
| Backward Class | 12% |
| Reserved Category Class | 3% |
| Disabled Quota | 3% of the seats in every college |
| Servicemen Quota | To be declared during counselling |
BCECE Eligibility Criteria 2025 FAQs
What is the age limit for BCECE?
As per the BCECE eligibility criteria, there is no upper age limit to appear for the BCECE exam.
How many attempts can be made for BCECE?
Candidates can attempt it as many times as they want if they have fulfilled all other BCECE Eligibility Criteria 2025
What is the minimum age required for the BCECE?
The applicants must be at least 17 years old to fulfil the BCECE eligibility criteria 2025.
What are the eligibility criteria of BCECE for foreign students?
Candidates who are residents of India are only eligible to apply for BCECE.
Who decides the BCECE Eligibility Criteria 2025?
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board decides the BCECE Eligibility Criteria for the exam.
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