JCECE
Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination
Form Date: 09 Oct - 25 Oct 2026 (Tentative)
Pen & Paper Mode
Form Date: 09 Oct - 25 Oct 2026
JCECE Basic Information
- Application Fee:₹ 900
- Examination Modes:Pen & Paper Mode
- Exam Conducting Body:Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECE )
- Courses:BSc, BSc Agri, BVSc
- Streams:Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Science
JCECE 2027: Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Date
Updated On - October 18 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
JCECE 2027 or Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination application form will be released from the fourth week of April 2023 through online mode only. JCECE is conducted every year by the JCECEB. It is a state-level entrance exam to get admission to the institutions/universities of Jharkhand state. Through this exam, candidates can get admission in the first year degree level professional courses like B.V. Sc. & A.H., B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry, B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, B.Tech.(Agriculture Engineering), B.Tech.(Dairy Technology), B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) courses within the State of Jharkhand. The recommendation will be made on Merit-cum-Choice basis prepared from JCECE 2027 Merit List.
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JCECE 2027 Latest Update as on 18 October 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited
Checked on 18 October 2026
As of 18 October 2026, JCECE 2027 has no official notification yet; the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board is expected to publish the update next on its portal, with the exam cycle still awaited.
JCECE 2027 is still awaiting its official cycle announcement from the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, and no 2027 notification or exam schedule has been released as of 18 October 2026. The official website remains the source for all future notices, while students should treat any date floating online as tentative until the board publishes it on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. Based on the previous-year pattern, the notification for Agriculture and Allied courses is expected around May 2027, followed by the application process and a likely exam in July 2027. For now, candidates should monitor the portal, review eligibility basics, and keep documents ready so they can apply quickly once JCECE 2027 is officially announced. Official website: jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
✓ Official
- Official 2027 dates and notification for JCECE have not yet been announced by the official body (jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in); this page is checked regularly and will be updated as soon as the 2027 notice is published.
- Latest available official information (2026 cycle), for reference: Official updates for the 2027 cycle will be posted on the JCECEB portal at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
- Notification for Agriculture and Allied courses expected around May 2027 (tentative, based on pattern).
- Online application window is likely to open after the notification release in 2027 (tentative).
- Last date to submit the application form is expected a few weeks after registration opens (tentative).
- Admit card release is tentatively expected shortly before the exam date in 2027 (tentative).
- JCECE 2027 entrance exam is tentatively expected in July 2027 (tentative).
- Result and counselling are likely to follow after the exam, subject to the official schedule (tentative).
Sources: JCECEB official portal
Major Changes This Year
No official JCECE 2027 change has been announced yet; only the next cycle’s notification and schedule are expected, based on the usual previous-year pattern and not on any released 2027 notice.
No major change has been officially announced yet for JCECE 2027. The board has not released any 2027 notification, so there is no confirmed update on the application schedule, exam mode, marking scheme, syllabus, or eligibility rules. Based on the usual pattern, the next notice is expected to cover admissions for Agriculture and Allied courses, but that remains tentative until the board publishes the official information bulletin. Candidates should therefore rely only on the JCECEB portal for confirmed details and avoid treating expected dates as final.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest update on JCECE 2027?
No official 2027 notification has been released yet; the next update is expected on the JCECEB portal when the board opens the cycle.
Has JCECE 2027 application form been released?
No, the application form has not been released officially as of 18 October 2026.
When is JCECE 2027 expected?
Based on the previous-year pattern, the notification is expected around May 2027 and the exam is tentatively expected in July 2027, but these dates are not official.
Who conducts JCECE 2027?
JCECE is conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB).
What courses does JCECE usually cover?
It typically facilitates admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H., B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, Forestry, and Horticulture, subject to the official 2027 notice.
What is the eligibility for JCECE 2027?
Candidates generally need to be permanent or local residents of Jharkhand, but the exact 2027 eligibility should be checked in the official notification.
Where will JCECE 2027 updates be published?
All confirmed updates will be posted on the official JCECEB website.
JCECE 2027 Exam Status
Candidates can check the JCECE 2027 exam status from the below table:
| Particulars | Status |
| Exam status | Official notification is not released |
JCECE 2027 Important Dates
Candidates can check the important dates and events regarding the JCECE 2027 from the below-given table:
| Events | Dates 2023 (Tentative) |
| Registration opens from | 4th week of April 2023 |
| Last date to apply | 4th week of May 2023 |
| Admit Card release | 2nd week of June 2023 |
| JCECE 2027 Exam | 3rd week of June 2023 |
| Publication of Answer key | 3rd week of June 2023 |
| Announcement of results | 4th week of June 2023 |
| Starting of Counselling process | 1st week of July 2023 |
JCECE 2027 Application Form
Candidates can access the online JCECE 2027 application form on the home page of the Board's official website. Before applying through ONLINE method, get ready with Marks Sheet of Intermediate / 10+2, Scanned images of Photo, Signature & Left thumb's impression. Here candidates can get the guidelines for filling the JCECE 2027 online application form.
- The JCECE application form 2027 will be accepted through online mode only.
- The online application form will be started from July 2023 tentatively.
- Applicants have to fill the subject group at the time of filling the application form.
- Candidates will be allowed to fill in only one application form. More than one will not be accepted.
- Candidates have to fill the application form very carefully.
- Wrong and incomplete information will not be accepted.
JCECE 2027 Application Fee
Method for submitting the examination fee through the online method:- After submitting all the information, the examination fee can be remitted through Payment Gateway through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking. The service charge will be borne by the Applicant on using Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking.
| Category | Subject Group | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PCM | PCB | PCMB | |
| SC / ST/Female of all categories | Rs.450 | Rs.450 | Rs.500 |
| GEN / Economically weaker section/ BC – I / BC – II | Rs.900 | Rs.900 | Rs.1000 |
JCECE 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check the JCECE 2027 eligibility to appear in the JCECE entrance exam.
Nationality: Candidates who are Indian citizens and are local/permanent residents of Jharkhand state can apply.
Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
B.V. Sc. & A.H. | Intermediate in Science (10+2)* or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as core course from a recognized Board/University | He/She has completed the age of 17 years on or before the 31st December of the year of his/her admission to the 1st year of B.V.Sc. & A.H. course. |
BSc (Hons.) Agriculture and BSc (Hons.) Forestry | Intermediate in Science (10+2)* or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics from a recognized Board/University | The candidate must have completed 17 years of age on the first of July and must not have completed 22 years of age on the said date of the academic year in which the student seeks admission. |
B.Tech (Dairy Technology) | 10+2*/Intermediate* with PCM (P- Physics, Chemistry, M-Mathematics) from a recognized Board/University. | |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture | 10+2*/Intermediate* with PCB, PCMB, PCM, PC Forestry or Inter (Agriculture) (P- Physics, C-Chemistry, M-Mathematics, B-Biology) from a recognized Board/University | |
B.Tech.(Agriculture Engineering) | 10+2*/Intermediate* with PCM (P- Physics, C-Chemistry, M-Mathematics) from a recognized Board/University. | |
B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) | Higher Secondary*/10+2*/ Intermediate* Sub: PCMB/PCB/Inter (Agriculture) (P, C, M and B are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology respectively) from a recognized Board/University. |
JCECE 2027 Exam Pattern
JCECE 2027 Exam Pattern is mentioned below which has all the details like mode of examination, duration of the examination, a number of type of questions asked, the language in which the exam can be taken by the candidates etc.
Mode of Examination | Online (CBT) |
Duration of Examination | 2 hours for Physics and Chemistry 1 hour for Mathematics/Biology |
No. of Questions asked | 150 (For PCM & PCB group) 200 (For PCMB group) |
Type of Questions | MCQ (Objective) |
Marking Scheme | +1 for Correct and -0.25 |
Medium of examination | English & Hindi |
Total Marks | 150 – PCM/PCB 200 - PCMB |
Group-wise sections based on subjects, marks and number of questions asked:
Group | Subjects | Number of questions | Maximum marks |
For PCM group | Physics | 50 | 50 |
Chemistry | 50 | 50 | |
Mathematics | 50 | 50 | |
Total | 150 questions | 150 marks | |
Marks Distribution for PCB Group is given below:
Group | Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum marks |
For PCB group | Physics | 50 | 50 |
Chemistry | 50 | 50 | |
Biology | 50 | 50 | |
Total | 150 questions | 150 marks | |
Subject-wise distribution of questions and marks is given below:
Group | Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum marks |
For PCMB group | Physics | 50 | 50 |
Chemistry | 50 | 50 | |
Mathematics | 50 | 50 | |
Biology | 50 | 50 | |
Total | 200 questions | 200 marks | |
JCECE 2027 Syllabus
The JCECE 2027 Syllabus for the Examination shall be based on a common syllabus notified by the CBSE for class 12th.
JCECE 2027 Admit Card
For JCECE 2027 Admit card, JCECE Board will provide the facility for downloading Online Admit Card / Hall Ticket of JCECE 2027 from the Board’s website. Applicants are required to download the Online Admit Card from the website and follow the instructions given therein.
- Applicants may please note that Admit Cards will not be sent by post. The Online Admit Card can be downloaded by accessing the ADMIT CARD column on the Board’s official website.
- The Admit Card will bear the Applicant’s Name, Roll Number, Father’s Name, Category, PH, Photograph, Date of Birth, Subject Group with Name and Address of J.C.E.C.E. – 2023 Examination Centre allotted to him/her.
- The Applicant should carefully examine the Admit Card downloaded by him/her for all the entries made therein.
- In case of any discrepancy, the Applicant should immediately inform the Board in writing. In such cases, Applicants would appear in the examination with the already downloaded admit card. However, the Board will take necessary action to correct the record later.
- Applicant must not mutilate the Admit Card or change any entry made therein.
- Applicants are advised to preserve their Admit Card in good condition till admission in Colleges/Institutes is over.
- Applicants are advised to be in touch with the website of the Board for latest updates and information till final round of counselling.
Admit Card along with Photo Identity proof should be carried to the Test Centre at the time of the test. An acceptable photo identity is any one of the following;
- Passport
- Driving license
- Voter ID Card
- Pan Card
- AADHAR Card (UID)
JCECE 2027 Result
Candidates can check the JCECE 2027 Result exam through the below-given details.
- Candidates can check their JCECE 2027 Result after the declaration by the exam conducting authority.
- Before publishing the result, the authority will also publish the answer key on the same day of the exam after completion of it.
- There is no provision for re-evaluation of the answer sheet.
- The board will prepare the combined merit list and also category-wise merit list based on marks secured by the candidate in the exam.
JCECE 2027 Counseling
Candidates can check the counselling details of JCECE test 2027 through the below-given details
- The counselling will be organized through online mode.
- It will be started after the declaration of result.
- A computerized distributed parallel counselling will be conducted by the board.
- Candidates need to present all original documents at the counselling centre for document verification procedure.
- Candidates have to pay the counselling fee to participate in the counselling.
- The counselling authority will generate the allotment letter with which candidates can get the final admission to the allotted institution.
candidates can check JCECE Exam 2027 Brochure Pdf
JCECE 2027 Highlights
Candidates can check the highlights of JCECE exam 2027 through below given details
Exam Name | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination |
Conducting body | JCECE Board |
JCECE Board Official Website | https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/ |
Application link | Active Soon |
Exam Type | State Level |
Courses offered | B.V.Sc. & A.H, BSc (Hons.) Agriculture, BSc (Hons.) Forestry, B.Tech (Dairy Technology), B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, B.Tech.(Agriculture Engineering), B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) |
About Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board
Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board was constituted under Section 85 of the Bihar Re-Constituted Act, 2000 by the Govt. vide Memo No. 374 dated 29.03.2001. The Government of Jharkhand has assigned the responsibility of conducting entrance tests for admission into various Institutions in the state. J.C.E.C.E.B. presently organizes the following entrance tests annually (depends upon the approval granted by the respective Departments of Govt. of Jharkhand for the respective session.
JCECE Important Dates
| Title | Dates |
|---|---|
| JCECE 2026 Form Date | 09 Oct - 25 Oct 2026 (Tentative) |
| JCECE 2022 Admit card | 22 Nov 2023 (Tentative) |
| JCECE 2026 Exam Date | 13 Nov - 20 Nov 2026 (Tentative) |
| JCECE 2027 Result | 21 Dec 2026 (Tentative) |
Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Exam Pattern
Paper 1
Exam Duration:
3 hours
Total Marks:
150
Question Paper Type :
Multiple Choice Questions
Negative Marking:
Yes
NOTE:0.25 Marks will be deducted for every wrong answer
S.No | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physics | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| 2 | Chemistry | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 50 | 1 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Form Start Date:
09 Oct 2026
Form End Date:
25 Oct 2026
Number of days left to submit the form:
5
DAYS
Examination Date (Online):
13 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Application Fees:
₹ 900
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