BCECE Counselling 2025: Round 1 Allotment Out, Check Dates, Registration, Seat Matrix, Cutoff & Colleges Accepting

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Content Writer | Journalism Graduate | Updated on - Aug 13, 2025

Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) is conducting the BCECE counselling 2025 on the official website – bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. BCECE 2025 round 1 seat allotment result has been released on August 12, 2025.

  • Shortlisted candidates must download the allotment by August 16. Complete document verification and admission process from August 14 to 16, 2025
  • BCECE 2025 Second Round seat allotment will be released on August 22, 2025.

BCECE Engineering 2025 First Round Seat Allotment Result PDF 

The BCECE Counselling will be conducted online, including registration, choice filling, fees payment, seat allotment, document verification and reporting.

  • The BCECE Counselling process will be conducted in 3 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, and Mop-up round. Students having a valid BCECE 2025 Rank will be eligible to participate in the counselling.
  • The BCECE Counselling fees is Rs. 1,200 for General, BC and EBC applicants and Rs. 600 for SC, ST and PWD applicants.

The BCECE 2025 was conducted on June 7 and 8, 2025, at various centres in Bihar. The result was released on July 1, 2025.

The BCECE 2025 will have approximately 3,500+ seats in Engineering (2,400 seats), Pharmacy (600 seats), and Agriculture (500 seats) streams.

To be eligible for BCECE counselling, General category candidates typically require 45%–50 % marks, whereas reserved categories need 35%–40 %. Scoring more than 120–150 out of 400 generally guarantees eligibility for Engineering and Pharmacy courses.

BCECE Counselling 2025

BCECE Counselling 2025 Dates

The official dates for BCECE Counselling 2025 have been announced on the website. The BCECE counselling process started on 4th August 2025, after the declaration of the BCECE 2025 results.

In the given time, candidates are supposed to complete their registration, choice filling and document verification to get admission.

BCECE Counselling 2025 Schedule

Event Dates
BCECE 2025 Result Declaration July 1, 2025
Seat Matrix Released August 2, 2025
BCECE Counselling Registration and Choice Filling Starts August 4, 2025
Last Date for Registration, Fee Payment, and Choice Filling August 7, 2025
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result August 12, 2025
Round 1 Document Verification and Reporting August 14 to 16, 2025
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 22, 2025
Round 2 Document Verification and Reporting August 24 to 25, 2025
Mop-Up Round (if applicable) September – October 2025

Check the latest updates related to BCECE 2025:

BCECE 2025 Counselling for Different Universities

The BCECE Counselling will be done individually for admissions into various streams such as Engineering, Pharmacy, and Agriculture in the different participating colleges and universities in Bihar.

While the central process of BCECE Counselling will be common, candidates will have to choose their desired university/college at the time of filling choices, depending upon their rank, eligibility, and seat availability.

University/Institution Courses Offered Counselling Mode Seat Intake (Approx.)
MIT Muzaffarpur B.Tech Programs Through BCECE Central Counselling 400+
BCE Bhagalpur 300+
Nalanda College of Engineering, Chandi 300+
Government Pharmacy Institute, Agam Kuan, Patna B.Pharm 60+
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa B.Sc Agriculture, B.Tech Agriculture Through BCECE Agriculture Stream Counselling 150+
Private Engineering Colleges (like R.P. Sharma Institute, Patna Sahib Group) B.Tech/B.Pharm Programs Through BCECE Central Counselling 1,200+ (Combined)

When does counselling start for BCECE?

The BCECE Counselling 2025 began on August 4, 2025, after the declaration of results. The dates are announced on the official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The candidates should register and appear according to the schedule to get admission.

How do I register for BCECE counselling?

To participate in BCECE Counselling 2025, candidates should register online and can follow these steps:

BCECE 2025 Counselling

BCECE Counselling 2025 Eligibility

For being a part of BCECE counselling, the candidates need to meet certain eligibility criteria norms based on their educational qualification, domicile and passing marks.

Only those who meet these criteria and hold a valid rank in BCECE 2025 will be eligible to apply for the BCECE Counselling session.

Criteria Details
Academic Qualification Should have cleared 10+2 or equivalent exam with prescribed subjects(PCM for Engineering, PCB for Pharmacy/Agriculture)
Minimum Marks Required General Category: 45% marksReserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/EBC): 40% marks
Domicile Should be a Bihari or should fulfil the requirement of being a Bihar domicile
BCECE Rank Should possess a valid BCECE 2025 rank in the concerned stream(Engineering/Pharmacy/Agriculture)
Age Limit No age requirement for Engineering and Pharmacy; For courses in Agriculture, 17 years as of 31st December 2025

How many marks are needed to qualify Bcece?

To be eligible for BCECE counselling 2025, candidates must secure above the minimum cut-off marks, which are category-specific.

  • General: 50% marks
  • Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/EBC): 40% marks
  • General Pwd: 45% marks
  • Reserved Pwd: 40% marks

BCECE Counselling 2025 Registration

The Registration for BCECE counselling is the first process for students to get enrolled in Engineering, Pharmacy, and Agriculture programmes in colleges of Bihar.

Registration will be done online at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, where students are required to enter personal details, pay the fee, and fill out choices before attending seat allotment.

Process Details
Credentials Required
  • BCECE 2025 Roll Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Registered Mobile Number
  • Email ID
Registration Fee Approx. ₹1200 (General/BC/EBC), ₹600 (SC/ST) ]
Choice Filling Select and lock preferred colleges and courses
Fee Payment Mode Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI)
Confirmation Download the registration slip and choice filling form for future reference.

What is the Counselling fee for BCECE?

The BCECE 2025 Counselling Fee will be:

  • ₹1,200 for General, BC, and EBC students.
  • ₹600 for SC, ST, and PWD candidates.

The fee is non-refundable and needs to be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI at the time of registration. A processing fee may be applicable over and above the BCECE counselling fee.

BCECE 2025 Choice filling

After completing the BCECE registration, choice filling is the most important process of BCECE counselling.

Candidates should properly choose and order their desired colleges and courses depending on rank, seat availability, and previous cut-off trends. Choices, once locked, cannot be edited, so selecting properly is mandatory.

Process Details
Login Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and log in using counselling credentials.
Access Choice Filling Click on the "Choice Filling" tab after successful registration.
Selection of Colleges & Courses Add colleges and branches in order of preference. More choices will give better chances.
Edit/Reorder Choices Candidates can modify, add, delete, or reorder choices before locking.
Locking Choices After finalising and locking your choices, the locked choices are considered for the seat allotment.
Print Choice Filling Form Download and print a copy of the locked choices for reference.

BCECE 2025 Seat Allotment

The BCECE 2025 seat allotment will be done online on the basis of candidates' ranks, choices filled during choice locking, seat availability, and reservation rules.

Candidates who are allotted a seat should accept it by paying the fee and document verification within the specified deadline.

Aspect Details
Allotment Basis
  • Candidate’s BCECE 2025 rank
  • Choice of filling preferences
  • Category
  • Seat availability
Allotment Letter will be available to download online after the provisional allotment announcement
Seat Acceptance Fee Compulsory payment to reserve the assigned seat (Fee details to be notified)
Document Verification Applicants should go to the specified centres with original certificates to be authenticated
Final Seat Confirmation After fee payment and document verification, candidates receive a final admission letter
Reporting to the College Applicants need to appear at the allocated institution within the prescribed timeframe to fulfil admission requirements

How many seats are in BCECE?

The BCECE 2025 will provide around 3,500+ seats in different streams like Engineering, Pharmacy, and Agriculture. The seats are allotted in various government and private colleges of Bihar.

The Final seat matrix, including the exact number of seats in each institution and category, will be announced by the BCECE Board near the counselling dates.

Stream Approx. Total Seats Major Institutes
Engineering 2,400 MIT Muzaffarpur, BCE Bhagalpur, Nalanda College of Engineering, GCE Gaya, LNJPTC Chapra, among others
Pharmacy 600 Government Pharmacy Institute, Patna; Private Pharmacy Colleges
Agriculture 500 Dr. Kalam Krishi College, Bhola Paswan Shastri Agriculture College, among others

BCECE 2025 Reservation Policy

The BCECE 2025 follows the reservation policy of the Government of Bihar to provide equal access to higher education for applicants belonging to different social and economic classes.

The policy extends to both government and private colleges that are taking part in the BCECE.

Category Reservation Percentage
General 50%
Scheduled Caste 16%
Scheduled Tribe 1%
Extremely Backwards Class 18%
Backward Class 12%
Reserved Category Girls 3%
Disabled Quota 3% in each category
Service Men's Quota Subject to vacancies

Documents Required for BCECE Counselling

Students selected during the BCECE 2025 seat allotment scheme have to submit the following documents to be verified at the allotted centres.

These documents are required for establishing admission in Engineering, Pharmacy, and Agriculture programs at all participating institutes.

Document Purpose
Class 10 Marksheet & Passing Certificate Proof of birth date and educational qualification
Class 12 Marksheet & Passing Certificate Proof of educational qualification
BCECE 2025 Admit Card Proof of having appeared in the BCECE 2025 exam
BCECE 2025 Rank Card Official rank secured in the BCECE 2025 exam
Seat Allotment Letter Proof of allotment of a seat in the counselling process
Caste Certificate For candidates taking advantage of the reservation (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate Proof of residence in Bihar permanently
Income Certificate For candidates taking advantage of economically weaker sections (if applicable)
Aadhaar Card Government-issued proof of identity
Photographs Six recent passport-size photographs (same as used in the application form)
Provisional Allotment Order Issued after allotment of seats, endorsing provisional admission
Choice Filling Slip Document showing the choices filled during the counselling process
Application Form Part A & B Hard copy of the online application form
Character Certificate Certified by the institution last attended, attesting to the candidate's behaviour
Bonafide Certificate Released by the institution, validating the candidate's enrollment
Special Category Certificates For candidates of special categories such as PWD, Ex-Servicemen, etc.

BCECE 2025 Expected Cut-off

The BCECE 2025 expected cut-off marks are determined by past year data and trends. These marks are the minimum marks needed to get through the BCECE counselling process and differ according to category.

  • General (UR) Category: The cut-off for General candidates is expected to be between 600-650 marks, and hence highly competitive for the best colleges and courses.
  • OBC/EBC Categories: Those belonging to these categories can be anticipated to possess a cutoff of 570-600 marks, reflecting average competition for seats.
  • SC Category: The cutoff range for SC applicants is between 540-570 marks, indicative of less competition than in the General category.
  • ST Category: The expected cutoff for ST candidates is 520-540 marks, providing comparatively easier opportunities for admission in reserved seats.
  • PWD Candidates: The anticipated cutoff for PWD candidates is 480-520 marks, which is uniform in both General and Reserved categories.

Expected Cutoff Marks (Out of 1200)

Category Expected Marks Expected Percentage Expected Rank Range
General (UR) 600 – 650 50% – 54% Up to 3,000
OBC / EBC 570 – 600 47% – 50% Up to 5,000
SC 540 – 570 45% – 47% Up to 10,000
ST 520 – 540 43% – 45% Up to 12,000
Pwd (General) 480 – 520 40% – 43% Up to 15,000
Pwd (Reserved) 480 – 520 40% – 43% Up to 15,000

BCECE 2025 Marks Vs Rank

BCECE 2025 Marks vs Rank analysis helps candidates become aware of the relationship between their marks in the exam and their ranks.

It is important for predicting their chances of getting a seat in different colleges.

  • General Category: Above 650 marks usually results in a rank below 1,000, with a strong chance of getting admission into premier colleges.
  • OBC/EBC Categories: A candidate is ranked 3,000–5,000 and is given an equal chance of getting into good institutions with a score of 570–600.
  • SC Category: Score of 540–570 generally results in a rank of 5,000–8,000 with competitive possibilities for SC seats.
  • ST Category: A 520–540 marks result leads to ranks 8,000–10,000, which still has chances for a lot of institutes under the reserved category.
  • Pwd Candidates: 480–520 marks score leads to ranks between 10,000–12,000 with a uniform possibility of admission under Pwd reservations.
Marks Obtained Expected Rank Range Category
650 – 700+ 1 – 1,000 General (UR)
600 – 650 1,000 – 3,000
570 – 600 3,000 – 5,000 OBC/EBC
540 – 570 5,000 – 8,000 SC
520 – 540 8,000 – 10,000 ST
480 – 520 10,000 – 12,000 Pwd (General/Reserved)

What is a good rank in BCECE?

In BCECE, a good rank generally is

  • Best Engineering Colleges: A rank of less than 1,000.
  • Pharmacy Courses: A rank below 3,000.
  • Agriculture Courses: A ranking below 5,000.
  • Reserved Categories: A ranking below 7,000–10,000 for easy eligibility.

In general, a ranking below 5,000 is competitive for most courses.

Colleges Accepting BCECE 2025

BCECE 2025 provides admissions in various undergraduate courses in the best engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture colleges in Bihar.

The colleges admit students through BCECE scores for their respective courses.

List of Colleges Accepting BCECE 2025

College Name Courses Offered Type
MIT Muzaffarpur
  • Engineering
  • Pharmacy
Government College
Nalanda College of Engineering Engineering
BCE Bhagalpur
  • Engineering
  • Pharmacy
  • Agriculture
Jai Prakash University Government University
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Pharmacy
  • Paramedical
Government College
Dr. Zakir Husain Institute of Technology Engineering Private College
Bhagalpur College of Engineering Government College
Aryabhatta Knowledge University
  • Engineering
  • Agriculture
Private University

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

Previous Year BCECE Questions

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Fees Structure

Structure based on different categories

CategoriesState
General1000
sc500
pwd500

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Comments


Found 7 Comments

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alok pandey
Aug 7, 2023 09:37
Sir Mera joint PCB EWS rank 972 hai bsc nursing collage mil jayega mujhe.
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kumari srishty
Aug 28, 2022 18:34
I've got PCM rank 852 in UR , 327 in BC and 201 in RCG . Can I take admission in bce bhagalpur or MIT Muzaffarpur in ECE OR bce bakhtiyarpur in EEE.
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sinbad chongtham
Aug 29, 2022 15:56

Admission to the BE/B.Tech courses through BCECE counseling will be conducted based on the merit of JEE Main exam. If you do not have a valid JEE Main score you cannot register for counseling for BE/B.Tech courses.

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nandani kumari
Aug 25, 2022 10:51
Sir meri joint EWS rank hai 2061 to kya mujhe agriculture college mil skta hai ??? Aur ye counselling kb s start hogi ab to last week of August aa gyi hai.... Itna slow process hai iska....
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sinbad chongtham
Aug 29, 2022 16:09

Currently the registration process for BCECE counseling for Engineering course through JEE Main is going on. The board has not released any notificaion on the commencement of the counseling process for Agricultural program.

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sushil chandra kumar
Aug 24, 2022 12:25
Bcece ka counciling ka se suru ho raha hai...
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sinbad chongtham
Aug 29, 2022 16:10

The registration process for BCECE Counselling 2022 for Engineering courses has begun on August 27, 2022. The official date for the commencement of the counseling session is yet to be released.

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bibi saleha afroj
Aug 18, 2022 21:11
Group - pcm UR - 1476 BC - 568 RCG - 350...... Q. Sir mera bce bhagalpur college me computer engineering courses..me selection ho payga kiya ..????????????
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sinbad chongtham
Aug 24, 2022 14:33

To get admission in the B.Tech CSE course of Bhagalpur College of Engineering you must take JEE Main exam. Admission to the B.Tech courses is granted based on the merit of JEE Main and Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling.

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abhishek kumar
Aug 17, 2022 13:58
BCECE 2022 ki councelling kab se start hogi.? Councelling ke liye online registration kaha par hoti hai aur kab hogi.?
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sinbad chongtham
Aug 24, 2022 15:12

The official BCECE 2022 Counseling date is yet to be released. The counseling process is expected to begin in late August or early September 2022.

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ashwani kumar raj
Aug 16, 2022 15:47
Mey mera EBC ka rank 2028 aya h kya mey counciling krwa skta hu 2022 ka
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sinbad chongtham
Aug 16, 2022 16:51

The BCECE qualifying mark is 50% for UR students and 40% for reserved category students. If you have meet the qualifying mark you can register and participate in the BCECE Counseling.


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