Bihar B.Sc. Nursing Exam 2026
Complete Official Guide + Free PYQ Papers
BCECE 2026 (PCB Group) B.Sc. Nursing — official eligibility, NCERT Class 11–12 syllabus, exam pattern, important dates, 5 years of free PYQ papers (2021–2025) and free online practice — all in one place.
Exam Highlights
Bihar B.Sc. Nursing (BCECE PCB Group) is a state-level entrance conducted by BCECEB for admission to 4-year B.Sc. Nursing courses across Bihar.
At a Glance — Official 2026 Data
| Exam Name | BCECE 2026 — Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (PCB Group) for B.Sc. Nursing |
| Conducting Body | BCECE Board (BCECEB), Patna |
| Exam Level | State-Level Entrance |
| Admission To | 4-year B.Sc. Nursing in Government & Private Nursing Colleges across Bihar |
| Exam Mode | Offline – OMR Based (Pen & Paper) |
| Exam Timing | As printed on the Admit Card (shift-wise — 30 & 31 May 2026) |
| Duration | 90 Minutes per Subject Paper (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) |
| Total Questions | 300 MCQs (100 each — Physics, Chemistry, Biology) |
| Total Marks | 1200 Marks (4 Marks per Question) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, –1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted |
| Question Type | Objective (Multiple Choice) — Bilingual Hindi & English |
| Medium | Hindi & English (Bilingual) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 years as on 31 December 2026 (no upper age limit) |
| Minimum Qualification | 10+2 (PCB) with English — 45% General, 40% SC/ST/OBC aggregate |
Subject-wise Distribution
Based on the official BCECE 2026 (PCB) notification — 100 questions and 400 marks in each of the three subjects, 90 minutes per paper.
Eligibility Criteria 2026
Official eligibility as per the BCECE 2026 notification — 10+2 PCB with English, Bihar domicile and 17 years minimum age.
10+2 with PCB & English
Passed — or appearing in 2026 — the Intermediate / 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognised board. General candidates need 45% aggregate marks; SC / ST / OBC candidates need 40% aggregate. The passing certificate must be produced at counselling.
Bihar Domicile Required
Applicants must be Indian citizens and permanent residents of Bihar. A valid Bihar Local Resident (Domicile) Certificate issued by the competent authority is mandatory at counselling — without it no Bihar seat is offered under the state quota.
Minimum 17 Years (No Upper Age)
Candidates must complete 17 years of age on or before 31 December 2026. There is no upper age limit for the B.Sc. Nursing entrance as per the official BCECE 2026 notification.
Medical Fitness & Verification
Candidates shortlisted in the merit list must appear for document verification and submit a Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner before final admission. PwD / Divyang reservation requires a certificate from a Government hospital.
Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC / EBC | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / DQ (Divyang) | ₹500 |
| Mode of Payment | Online — Debit / Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| Fee Refund | Non-refundable |
* Fee paid online only — Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Important Dates 2026
Official dates from BCECE 2026 notification (form re-extended to 13 May) — verify latest updates at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
Official 3-step process as per the BCECEB BCECE 2026 notification.
📝 Registration & Form Filling
Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in → BCECE 2026 Online Portal. Register with mobile number and e-mail, then fill Personal Details, Educational Details (10+2 PCB marks, passing year / appearing status) and Communication Address. Log in with the generated credentials to complete the form before the last date (13 May 2026, re-extended).
📷 Photograph & Signature Upload
Upload a recent colour photograph carrying your name and date as prescribed by BCECEB, together with a scanned signature in the prescribed format. Preview the entire form before final submission — editing is allowed only in the notified correction window (11–12 May 2026).
💳 Application Fee Payment
Pay the application fee — ₹1,000 for General / BC / EBC and ₹500 for SC / ST / DQ candidates — online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. After successful payment, download and print the confirmation page for future reference. Fee is non-refundable.
Documents Required at Interview / Counselling
Original documents + self-attested copies mandatory. Xerox/Fax copies alone will NOT be accepted.
Tie-Breaking Rules (Official)
If two or more candidates score equal marks, the merit rank is decided in this order:
| Priority | Condition | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Total BCECE marks (out of 1200) not equal | Candidate with the higher total marks gets the higher merit rank |
| #2 | Total marks equal | Inter-se merit decided as per the official BCECE 2026 prospectus / BCECEB rules (subject-wise marks considered) |
| #3 | Merit list finalised | BCECEB publishes the Rank Card on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
| #4 | Counselling stage | Merit-wise online choice filling and seat allotment conducted by BCECEB |
Category-wise Reservation
Seat allocation as per Government of Bihar reservation rules and the BCECE 2026 (B.Sc. Nursing) notification.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 16% of seats as per Government of Bihar reservation rules |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 1% of seats as per Government of Bihar reservation rules |
| EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | 18% of seats - Non-Creamy Layer certificate mandatory |
| BC (Backward Class) | 15% of seats - Non-Creamy Layer certificate mandatory |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% of unreserved seats - family income below ₹8 lakh/year |
| PwD / Divyang | 4% horizontal reservation - certificate from a Government hospital |
* EBC / BC candidates को Creamy Layer certificate के साथ caste certificate देना अनिवार्य है। Certificates competent authority द्वारा issued होने चाहिए — counselling में original और self-attested copies दोनों लेकर जाएँ।
B.Sc. Nursing Exam Syllabus 2026 (Official)
Physics, Chemistry & Biology — NCERT Class 11–12 level as per the official BCECE 2026 (PCB Group) syllabus.
Bihar B.Sc. Nursing Previous Year Papers (2021–2025)
5 साल के Official PYQ Papers — BCECE B.Sc. Nursing (PCB)
BCECE Nursing exam में पुराने papers से questions repeat होते हैं। 2021–2025 के सभी official question papers यहाँ download करो — Physics, Chemistry और Biology तीनों के — completely free। यह सबसे important resource है Bihar B.Sc. Nursing crack करने के लिए।
| Year | Paper Name | Subjects | Download & Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BCECE Nursing Official Paper 2025 | Physics · Chemistry · Biology | |
| 2024 | BCECE Nursing Official Paper 2024 | Physics · Chemistry · Biology | |
| 2023 | BCECE Nursing Official Paper 2023 | Physics · Chemistry · Biology | |
| 2022 | BCECE Nursing Official Paper 2022 | Physics · Chemistry · Biology | |
| 2021 | BCECE Nursing Official Paper 2021 | Physics · Chemistry · Biology |
Practice B.Sc. Nursing Online — Free
How to Prepare for B.Sc. Nursing 2026
Practical tips based on official exam pattern analysis and previous years' question trends.
Recommended Daily Schedule
7:00 – 10:00 AM
Theory reading (NCERT Class 11–12 Physics, Chemistry & Biology)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Practice MCQs from PYQ papers (2021–2025)
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Mock tests with OMR sheet practice — timing yourself (90 min/subject)
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Revision — Biology diagrams, formulas, short notes, error analysis
Recommended Books
NCERT Class 11 & 12 Physics — H.C. Verma (Concepts of Physics) for numericals on mechanics, electricity & optics
NCERT Class 11 & 12 Chemistry — O.P. Tandon / Morrison & Boyd for organic mechanisms and named reactions
NCERT Class 11 & 12 Biology (must-read line by line) + previous years' NEET-pattern practice books for MCQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common doubts about Bihar B.Sc. Nursing (BCECE PCB) exam 2026, answered based on official prospectus.
Official Website – BCECE Board, Bihar
Apply online, download admit card, check results & counselling schedule at the official portal.
All information is sourced from the official BCECE 2026 (B.Sc. Nursing) notification and prospectus. Always verify latest updates at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Futurely is not affiliated with BCECEB or the Government of Bihar.