Writer-Editorial Content | Updated On - Aug 27, 2024
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) 2024 results have been declared. Candidates can now download their rank cards from the official BCECEB website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The exam was conducted on July 13 and 14, 2024. BCECE counselling will commence in September 2024 and will be conducted online in multiple rounds based on the prepared merit list. The result contains your name, marks in individual subjects, overall scores, admit card number and rank.
BCECE 2024 Result – Out
BCECE 2024 Result Dates
Some important dates are mentioned below for your convenience.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Exam Dates | July 13 & 14, 2024 |
| Announcement of Results | 3 August, 2024 |
How do I check the BCECE 2024 result?
To check your result you need to visit the website i.e. https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/. You can check the step by step result downloading process in the video presented below.
How many marks do I need to secure to qualify the BCECE exam?
The qualifying marks are different for different categories. If you are a general category student then you must secure at least 50% marks in the qualifying exam. For OBC/SC/ST candidates the qualifying mark is 40%. If you belong to the general - PH category then you have to secure 45% and for the reserved- PH category it is 40% marks.
What is the expected cutoff for the BCECE 2024 exam?
Based on the previous years’ trend an expected cutoff is presented in the table below.
| Candidate Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General Category (GEN) | 600 |
| Reserved Category (OBC, SC & ST) | 480 |
| General Category – PH | 540 |
| Reserved Category – PH | 480 |
What are the factors that can affect the BCECE cutoff 2024?
Many factors can affect the exam cutoff. It can depend on the number of seats available in the participating colleges. The number of students appearing for the exam and the difficulty level of the exam can affect the exam cutoff. It can also depend on the number of students qualifying for the exam and the previous years’ cutoffs.
Are BCECE results and rank cards the same?
The result and rank card are not the same. The rank card will be available after the results are out. The exam authority will provide rank cards separately to PCB and PCM groups.
How do I know my rank?
You need to enter your roll number and DOB to check your rank by logging in to the official website. The rank will be published along with the merit list. You need to bring your rank card on the day of counselling for the document verification process.
If I attempt 250 questions out of 300 then can it be considered a good attempt?
The total number of questions is 300 (for PCB and PCM groups) and based on the category (PCM, PCB, CBA, MCA, MBA, and PCMB) the total marks will range between 1200-1600. Correcting 250 questions out of 300 is considered a good attempt. Subject-wise good attempts are presented below for your reference.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Good Attempt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 100 | 400 | 93+ |
| Chemistry | 100 | 400 | 90+ |
| Mathematics | 100 | 400 | 95+ |
| Biology | 100 | 400 | 85+ |
| Agriculture | 100 | 400 | 90+ |
What is a good score for PCB and PCM students in the BCECE 2024 exam?
If you get 1000 out of 1200 then it will be considered an excellent score. If you get 600+ then it will be considered a good score in the exam. Beow 450 score is considered average and below 300 is considered a bad score in this exam.
What are the steps taken by the authority when a tie situation arises?
Sometimes two or more candidates secure the same marks in the exam. In that case, the authority follows some tie-breaking guidelines to solve the problem. The tie-breaking guidelines are given below for your reference.
- The one with the higher score in Mathematics will be allotted a higher rank.
- If candidates have scored the same marks in Mathematics, then the one with a higher Physics score will be ranked above.
- If candidates have secured the same scores in Physics, then the older candidate will be given preference.
What will be the expected cut-off rank for both PCB and PCM?
The exam cutoff is the minimum required marks for admission to a particular course and college. The category-wise expected cutoff rank is presented below for both PB and PCM.
Cutoff Rank for PCB Group
| Category | Rank |
|---|---|
| General | 489 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 361 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 352 |
| Extremely Backward Caste (EBC) | 449 |
| Backward Caste (BC) | 472 |
| Reserved Category Girls (RCG) | 464 |
| Disabled Quota (DQ) | 270 |
Cutoff Rank for PCM Group
| Category | Rank |
|---|---|
| Disabled Quota (DQ) | 118 |
| Service Men’s Quota (SMQ) | 133 |
| Open Merit (GEN) | 9281 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 194 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1807 |
| Extremely Backward Caste (EBC) | 3397 |
| Backward Caste (BC) | 4377 |
| Reserved Category Girls (RCG) | 1880 |
In 2022 what were the cutoff ranks for different courses and colleges?
Here the opening and closing ranks of 2022 are presented for different courses and colleges for your reference.
| College | Course | Opening Rank (UR) | Closing Rank (UR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A.C. SABOUR | Agri Sc. | 8 | 284 |
| B.C.P.O. PATNA | B.Ph.T. | 24 | 541 |
| B.Th.O. | 368 | 743 | |
| B.P.S. AGRI.COLLEGE, PURNEA | Agri Sc. | 199 | 702 |
| B.SC. NURSING COLLEGE ANMMCH.,GAYA | B.Sc. Nursing | 99 | 554 |
| B.SC. NURSING COLLEGE DMCH., DARBHANGA | B.Sc. Nursing | 1 | 570 |
| B.SC. NURSING COLLEGE JLNMCH., BHAGALPUR | B.Sc. Nursing | 72 | 569 |
| B.SC. NURSING COLLEGE, B.M.I.M.S., PAWAPURI NALANDA | B.Sc. Nursing | 53 | 373 |
| B.SC. NURSING COLLEGE, N.M.C.H, PATNA | B.Sc. Nursing | 3 | 163 |
| C.O.F. KISHANGANJ | B.F.Sc. | 590 | 1415 |
| C.O.F. KISHANGANJ (SELF FINANCE) | B.F.Sc. | 1031 | 1475 |
| COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING, ARA, BHOJPUR | Agri Engg. | 1795 | 5984 |
| COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE BIO TECHNOLOGY, SABOUR | Bio-Tech | 149 | 1190 |
| D.K.A.C., ARRABARI, KISHANGANJ | Agri Sc. | 259 | 780 |
| G.P.I. GULZARBAGH, PATNA-7 | B.Pharma | 32 | 1086 |
| M.B.A.C. SAHARSA | Agri Sc. | 238 | 804 |
| M.I.T.MUZAFFARPUR | B.Pharma | 41 | 1174 |
| N.C.O.H. NOORSARAI,NALANDA | B.SC (Horticulture) | 386 | 1140 |
| P.H.I., PATNA | B. O.T. TECH. | 535 | 1152 |
| B. OPTOMETRY | 158 | 1253 | |
| B.M. LAB TECH | 188 | 1229 | |
| B.R.I.TECH. | 93 | 1071 | |
| S.G.I.D.T. PATNA | Dairy Tech. | 1866 | 6801 |
| S.G.I.D.T. PATNA (SELF FINANCE) | Dairy Tech. | 5346 | 7236 |
| V. K. S., COLLEGE OF AGRI. DUMRAO, BUXAR | Agri Sc. | 175 | 810 |
What next after the BCECE 2024 results are out?
Once the result is out, you need to participate in the BCECE counselling to get admission to your desired courses and colleges. You need to fill in your choice within a specified time and take a printout of the option form for the time of counselling. You need to verify your documents from the authority and after the seat allotment you need to report to the allotted college with the required documents and admission fees.
In which Engineering colleges can I get admission after passing BCECE?
The engineering colleges accepting BCECE scores are listed below so that you can get an idea about what kind of opportunity you can get after passing the exam.
| Name of the Engineering Colleges |
|---|
| Bakhtiyarpur College of Engineering, Patna |
| BP Mandal College of Engineering, Madhepura |
| BIT Gaya - Buddha Institute of Technology, Gaya |
| DCE Darbhanga - Darbhanga College of Engineering, Darbhanga |
| Gaya College of Engineering, Gaya |
| Katihar Engineering College, Katihar |
| LNJPIT Chapra - Loknayak Jai Prakash Institute of Technology, Chhapra |
| MIT Muzaffarpur - Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology, Muzaffarpur |
| NCE Chandi - Nalanda College of Engineering, Chandi |
| PCE Purnea - Purnea College of Engineering, Purnea |
| SCE Saharsa - Saharsa College of Engineering, Saharsa |
| SCE Sasaram - Shershah College of Engineering, Sasaram |
| Supaul College of Engineering, Supaul |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the difference between qualifying marks and cutoff marks?
Ans. Qualifying marks are the marks needed by you to get selected for the counselling process. The cutoff marks are something you need to get a seat in any course and institution.
Ques. How much should I score in the BCECE 2024 exam to get admission to Bhagalpur College of Engineering?
Ans. Bhagalpur College of Engineering is one of the top colleges in Bhagalpur thus it demands high scores from students. You need to rank below 500 to get admission there.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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