BCECE (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination)

Content Writer Papri Dutta
Updated On Date: Dec 08, 2025

BCECE 2026 Counselling Process

BCECE 2026 Counselling Process

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) 2026 counselling, administered by BCECE Board at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, follows result announcement in centralized online-offline hybrid for engineering, medical, pharmacy streams, allocating seats via UGEAC (Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling) integration for B.Tech. Candidates register post-qualifying cut off, verify documents, fill choices, and accept allotments across 5-6 rounds, prioritizing rank and Bihar domicile. This multi-phase system handles diverse courses, reservations, and mop-ups efficiently.

Registration and Document Verification

  • Online registration demands login with application ID/password, entry of personal/academic details, and upload of marksheets, PRC, category certificates, migration, and character proofs, scrutinized centrally or at help centers.
  • Provisional eligibility for appearing students confirms post-results.
  • Non-refundable fee (INR 1000-1200) pays digitally, enabling choice access.

Choice Filling and Seat Allotment

  • Aspirants prioritize institutes like Bhagalpur College of Engineering or medical colleges, up to 20-30 options per stream, with sliders for branch swaps.
  • Algorithmic allotments publish round-wise, considering PCM/PCB ranks, 50% state quota, and EWS/SC/ST shares (16%/16%/18%).
  • Freeze/float/slide options allow retention or upgrades.

Fee Payment and Reporting

  • Seat acceptors remit part admission fee online (INR 5000-30,000 variable), download letters, and report to allotted colleges for document originals check within 5-7 days.
  • Non-reporting vacates seats; multiple upgrades cap at final round.
  • Balance fees clear at joining.

Rounds and Mop-Up/Stray Vacancy

  • Initial 3-4 rounds exhaust primary seats, mop-up fills residuals online, stray vacancy offers direct institute-level admissions.
  • Timeline spans June-September 2026, with NEET-linked medical counselling separate via UGMAC.
  • Physical fitness affidavits mandate for all.

Reservation and Special Provisions

  • 85% seats reserve for Bihar residents, with PwD (5%), EWS (10%), backward classes quotas; supernumerary for girls/NCC.
  • Inter-se merit resolves ties; TC/DC candidates gain priorities.

FAQs

Q1. What portal handles BCECE counselling?

Ans. bceceboard.bihar.gov.in hosts registration, choices, and allotments.

Q2. How many choice options allowed?

Ans. Up to 20-30 college-branch combinations per candidate.

Q3. What fees apply at allotment?

Ans. Part admission fee (INR 5000+) pays online post-allotment.

Q4. Are there offline elements?

Ans. Document verification and reporting occur physically at colleges.

Q5. Does domicile affect seat quota?

Ans. Yes, 85% seats prioritize Bihar permanent residents.

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