Bihar BCECE Syllabus 2026
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (Pharmacy & Agriculture)
Conducted By
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Eligibility
12th Pass (PCB / PCM for Pharmacy; PCB / PCMB / CBA for Agriculture) from a recognized Board
Age Limit
Minimum 16 years for Pharmacy; minimum 17 years for Agriculture
Exam Pattern
OMR-based Offline Exam | 100 Questions per subject | 400 Marks per subject | 90 Minutes per subject | +4 correct, -1 incorrect
Dreaming of studying pharmacy or agriculture in Bihar? The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination is your pathway. The BCECE Board conducts this test for admission to professional colleges. Candidates who have passed class twelve with science subjects can apply. Securing a seat requires solid preparation.
The exam has separate papers for physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, and agriculture. Each subject paper contains one hundred multiple choice questions. The questions check your basic understanding of class eleven and twelve concepts. Be careful about negative marking. Focus on solving numerical problems and remembering formulas. Do not leave topics for the last week. Consistent revision is what will help you score well on exam day.
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Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus (68 topics)
BCECE Subject-wise Entrance Tests
Each subject consists of 100 MCQs | 400 Marks | 90 Minutes | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Physics 400 Marks
- Physical World and Measurement
- Kinematics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy and Power
- Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
- Gravitation
- Properties of Bulk Matter
- Thermodynamics
- Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
- Oscillations and Waves
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Optics
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
- Atoms and Nuclei
- Electronic Devices
Chemistry 400 Marks
- Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Structure of Atom
- Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Equilibrium
- Redox Reactions
- Hydrogen
- s-Block Elements
- p-Block Elements
- Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques
- Hydrocarbons
- Environmental Chemistry
- Solid State
- Solutions
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Surface Chemistry
- General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
- d and f Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
- Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
- Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
- Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
- Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
- Biomolecules
- Polymers
- Chemistry in Everyday Life
Biology 400 Marks
- Diversity in Living World
- Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
- Cell Structure and Function
- Plant Physiology
- Human Physiology
- Reproduction
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biology and Human Welfare
- Biotechnology and Its Applications
- Ecology and Environment
Agriculture 400 Marks
- Introduction to Agriculture, Allied Branches, and Agrometeorology
- Soil Science: Soil properties, plant nutrients, soil testing, soil reclamation
- Water Management: Irrigation methods, drainage, water conservation
- Crop Production: Cultivation of major cereals (Paddy, Wheat, Maize)
- Crop Production: Pulses and Oilseeds (Gram, Pea, Mustard, Groundnut)
- Weed Management: Identification, preventive, and chemical control
- Horticulture: Orchard layout, nursery propagation, planting
- Vegetable and Fruit Production: Cultivation of major fruits (Mango, Guava) and vegetables
- Animal Husbandry: Breeding, feeding, major breeds of cows, buffaloes, goats
- Dairy Science: Milk composition, processing, dairy products
Recommended Reference Books
| Subject | Book Title | Author / Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Class 11 & 12 Biology Textbook | NCERT |
| Physics | Class 11 & 12 Physics Textbook | NCERT |
| Chemistry | Class 11 & 12 Chemistry Textbook | NCERT |
| Agriculture | A Competitive Book of Agriculture | Nem Raj Sunda |
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