JCECE 2026 Registration Open for UG Agriculture and Allied Courses at agriculturecet.jceceb.org.in; Check Last Date to Apply

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has opened registration for the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (JCECE) 2026. The registration is for undergraduate agriculture and allied courses in the state. Candidates can apply online at the official portal agriculturecet.jceceb.org.in.

The application window opened on June 17, 2026. The last date to submit the form is July 2, 2026. The written examination will be held on July 19, 2026, a Sunday. JCECE 2026 is the gateway to UG seats in agriculture, veterinary science, forestry, horticulture, dairy technology, and fisheries across Jharkhand colleges.

JCECE 2026 Important Dates

JCECE 2026 Application Fee

The application fee depends on the candidate category. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are exempted from payment. Payment can be made online through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.

Courses Covered Under JCECE 2026

The examination grants admission to several undergraduate professional programmes. Each course carries its own subject combination at the qualifying level. The complete list is below.

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. and A.H.)
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
• B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)
• B.Tech. (Agriculture Engineering)
• Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.)

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Candidates must be local or permanent residents of Jharkhand. The qualifying examination is Class 12 from a recognised board. The subject combination required differs by course.

Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC) receive an upper age relaxation of five years. The minimum qualifying mark is 45 percent for unreserved candidates and 40 percent for reserved categories.

How to Apply for JCECE 2026?

The application is fully online. Candidates should keep scanned photographs, signature, and category documents ready before they begin. The complete process is given below.

1. Visit the official portal at agriculturecet.jceceb.org.in.
2. Click on the New Registration link on the homepage.
3. Enter basic details to generate the registration number.
4. The registration number is sent via SMS and email.
5. Log in using the credentials and fill the application form.
6. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
8. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for records.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit agriculturecet.jceceb.org.in and complete the New Registration step.
2. Check the subject combination and age criteria for the course you want.
3. Keep scanned photograph, signature, Class 12 marksheet, and residence proof ready.
4. Arrange the fee amount based on your category before starting the form.
5. Submit the application well before July 2, 2026 to avoid last-day server load.