| Updated On - Jul 11, 2024
Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (JCECE) 2025 exam is expected to be conducted in the fourth week of April 2025. The registration will start in the first week of March 2025. You can download the registration form from their official website https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted by JCECEB for admission in the first year of the B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering), B.Tech (Dairy Technology), B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science), B.V.Sc. and A.H., B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture and B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry degree courses. Through this exam, you can seek admission to the government and private colleges in Jharkhand. If you want to get admission to a B. Tech course then you must have a JEE Main score.
Dates to Remember
Some important dates are given below for your convenience.
| Events | Dates 2025 (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Submission of Online Application Form | 1st week of March 2025 |
| Availability of Admit Card | 3rd week of April 2025 |
| Examination Date | 4th week of April 2025 |
| Declaration of Result | May 2025 |
How to apply for the JCECE 2025 exam?
The registration form will be available online on the official website i.e. https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/ from from the first week of March to the first week of April 2025. You need to log in to the official portal with your login credentials to fill out the application form. Provide your personal and educational qualification details in the form. After uploading all the required documents you will have to pay the registration fee. The correction window will be open in the second week of April when you can correct your mistakes (if any) and print the final form after submission. You can check the video below to learn about all the steps of the application.
What will be the application fee for the JCECE 2025 exam?
The application fees are different for different categories and subject groups. The application fee details are mentioned below for your reference.
| Category | PCB Group | PCM Group | PCMB Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/ Economically Weaker Sections/ BC- I/ BC- II | INR 900 | INR 900 | INR 1000 |
| SC/ST/ Female applicants of all categories | INR 450 | INR 450 | INR 500 |
Can I pay the registration fee offline?
You must pay the registration fee online as no offline options are available. You can make the payment using a debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking. Candidates with benchmark disabilities will be exempted from the application fee.
If I fail to appear in the exam can I get a refund of my registration fee?
You have to pay the fee to complete your registration and it will not be refunded in any circumstances. Therefore, before filling up the form or paying the fee you must be sure about whether you want to appear for the exam or not.
What are the courses included in the JCECE 2025 exam?
The exam offers several courses and the eligibility for each course is different. You can select the group of examinations as per your preferences of PCM PCB or PCMB according to the following courses.
| Subject Group | Courses |
|---|---|
| PCM Group | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering and Dairy Technology |
| PCB Group | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, B.V.Sc. & A.H./ B.F.Sc (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) |
| PCMB Group | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering and Dairy Technology, B.V.Sc. & A.H./ B.F.Sc (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) |
What are the criteria I need to meet to be eligible for the JCECE 2025 exam?
Eligibility criteria are different for different courses and categories. You can check the detailed eligibility criteria course and category-wise below.
For B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering)/ B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)
- Qualification: 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised Board/University.
- Subject: You are required to have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Age limit: The minimum and maximum ages are 17 and 22 as of July 1, 2025, for general students. SC/ST/OBC category candidates will be given a 5-year relaxation of minimum age.
- Physical Fitness: You will have to undergo a medical checkup by the board and only if you are medically fit will be eligible.
- Domicile: You must be a permanent/local resident of Jharkhand according to the domicile by the Raj Bhasa, Government of Jharkhand. You need to show a valid Local Resident Certificate at the time of JCECE counselling.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
- Qualification: Intermediate in Science (10+2) or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised Board/University.
- Subject: You are required to have Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Age limit: The minimum and maximum ages are 17 and 22 as of July 1, 2025, for general students. SC/ST/OBC category candidates will be given a 5-year relaxation of minimum age.
- Physical Fitness: You will have to undergo a medical checkup by the board and only if you are medically fit will be eligible.
- Domicile: You must be a permanent/local resident of Jharkhand according to the domicile by the Raj Bhasa, Government of Jharkhand. You need to show a valid Local Resident Certificate at the time of JCECE counselling.
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture
- Qualification: Intermediate in Science (10+2) or its equivalent examination with PCB, PCM, PCMB, PC Forestry or Inter (Agriculture) as core subjects from a recognized board or university.
- Subject: You are required to have Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Age limit: The minimum and maximum ages are 17 and 22 as of July 1, 2025, for general students. SC/ST/OBC category candidates will be given a 5-year relaxation of minimum age.
- Physical Fitness: You will have to undergo a medical checkup by the board and only if you are medically fit will be eligible.
- Domicile: You must be a permanent/local resident of Jharkhand according to the domicile by the Raj Bhasa, Government of Jharkhand. You need to show a valid Local Resident Certificate at the time of JCECE counselling.
For B.V.Sc. and A.H (Animal Husbandry)
- Qualification: Intermediate in Science (10+2) or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as core courses from a recognized Board/University. If you belong to the general category, you shall have to qualify each subject with 50% marks in the aggregate. SC/ST or other special category of students need to have qualified with 47.5% in the aggregate.
- Subject: You are required to have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as compulsory subjects.
- Age limit: The minimum and maximum ages are 17 and 25 as of December 31, 2025, for general students. SC/ST/OBC category candidates will be given a 5-year relaxation of minimum age.
- Physical Fitness: You will have to undergo a medical checkup by the board and only if you are medically fit will be eligible.
- Domicile: You must be a permanent/local resident of Jharkhand according to the domicile by the Raj Bhasa, Government of Jharkhand. You need to show a valid Local Resident Certificate at the time of JCECE counselling.
B.F.Sc (Bachelor of Fisheries Science)
- Qualification: Higher Secondary/10+2/Intermediate in Science (10+2) or its equivalent examination with PCMB/ PCB/ Inter (Agriculture) as core subjects from a recognized board or university.
- Subject: You are required to have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as compulsory subjects.
- Age limit: The minimum and maximum ages are 17 and 22 as of July 1, 2025, for general students. SC/ST/OBC category candidates will be given a 5-year relaxation of minimum age.
- Physical Fitness: You will have to undergo a medical checkup by the board and only if you are medically fit will be eligible.
- Domicile: You must be a permanent/local resident of Jharkhand according to the domicile by the Raj Bhasa, Government of Jharkhand. You need to show a valid Local Resident Certificate at the time of JCECE counselling.
What will be the exam pattern of the JCECE 2025 exam?
In this exam, you will be asked 150 questions from subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. 200 questions will be asked in the PCMB exam pattern. You will get a total of 3 hours to answer the questions. The exam will be held offline and you will need to mark your responses in the provided OMR sheet. Only Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) will be asked in English and Hindi. You will be given +1 for each correct answer and -0.25 for each wrong response.
How many questions will be asked from each subject in the JCECE 2025 exam?
The subject-wise number of asked questions is given below for your convenience.
| Subject | Number of Questions (MCQs) |
|---|---|
| PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | Physics = 50 Chemistry = 50 Biology = 50 |
| PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) | Physics = 50 Chemistry = 50 Mathematics = 50 |
| PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) | Physics = 50 Chemistry = 50 Mathematics = 50 Biology = 50 |
What will be the JCECE 2025 exam syllabus?
The exam syllabus covers class 12 chapters of Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. You will be able to download the latest syllabus from the official website.
Physics Syllabus
The exam follows NCERT syllabus of class 12. You are suggested to refer to NCERT books for better preparation.
| Units | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Electrostatics | Chapter 1: Electric Charges and Fields Chapter 2: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance |
| Current Electricity | Chapter 3: Current Electricity |
| Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism | Chapter 4: Moving Charges and Magnetism Chapter 5: Magnetism and Matter |
| Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current | Chapter 6: Electromagnetic Induction Chapter 7: Alternating Current |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Chapter 8: Electromagnetic Waves |
| Optics | Chapter 9: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments Chapter 10: Wave Optics |
| Dual Nature of Matter | Chapter 11: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter |
| Atom & Nuclei | Chapter 12: Atoms Chapter 13: Nuclei |
| Electronic Devices | Chapter 14: Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits |
| Communication Systems | Chapter 15: Communication Systems |
Chemistry Syllabus
The question paper consists of 50 questions from the chemistry section. The chapters and topics are based on NCERT syllabus of class 12 standard.
- Chemical Kinetics
- P-Block Elements
- Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
| Units | Topics |
|---|---|
| Solid State | - |
| Solutions | - |
| Electrochemistry | - |
| Chemical Kinetics | - |
| Surface Chemistry | - |
| General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements | - |
| "p"-Block Elements | Group 15 Elements Group 16 Elements Group 17 Elements Group 18 Elements |
| "d" and "f" Block Elements | Lanthanoids Actinoids |
| Coordination Compounds | - |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | Haloalkanes Haloarenes |
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers |
| Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | Aldehydes and Ketones Carboxylic Acids |
| Organic compounds containing Nitrogen | Amines, Cyanides and Isocyanides Diazonium salts |
| Biomolecules | Carbohydrates Proteins Vitamins Nucleic Acids |
| Polymers | - |
| Chemistry in Everyday life | Chemicals in medicines Chemicals in food Cleansing agents |
Mathematics Syllabus
Mathematics is considered as one of the toughest subjects, it consists of 50 questions in JCECE. To successfully qualify this section you need to practise a lot. Here are some important topics of Mathematics.
- 3D and Vectors
- Probability
- Complex Number
- Quadratic Equation
- Calculus
| Units | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Relations and Functions | Relations and Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions |
| Algebra | Matrices Determinants |
| Calculus | Continuity and Differentiability Applications of Derivatives Integrals Applications of the Integrals Differential Equations |
| Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry | Vectors Three - dimensional Geometry |
| Linear Programming | Linear Programming |
| Probability | Probability |
Biology Syllabus
You have to attempt 50 questions from the Biology section in the examination. Below are some important topics of the Biology section.
- Human Physiology
- Plant Physiology
- Reproduction
- Genetics
- Ecology and Environment
I want to appear for the JCECE 2025 exam but do not know where to start my preparation. How do we prepare for the exam?
Before starting your preparation you need to understand the detailed syllabus and exam pattern. 50 questions will be asked from each subject so you cannot ignore any of them. You can make a timetable and a deadline for each subject. You can practise MCQs and previous years’ questions. While practising these questions, you can set a timer to check your speed and accuracy. All chapters are important but some are more important as repeated questions are asked from there. You can check subject-wise important topics below to know where you have to give extra effort.
- Mathematics: hyperbola, Parabola, 3D Geometry, Matrices Determinants, Area under Curve
- Chemistry: Biomolecules, Chemical Bonding, "p"-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Chemical Kinetics, Solutions
- Physics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current, Electromagnetic Waves, Spring and Polysystem, Work and Energy, Modern Physics. Formula-based questions are more important.
- Biology: PGR, Human Health and Disease, Cell, Biological Classification, Reproduction, The Living World
Which are the books I can follow for JCECE 2025 exam preparation?
You can follow the below-mentioned books to excel in your exam preparation.
| Name of Book | Name of Author |
|---|---|
| Concepts of Physics (Volume 1 & Volume 2) | H.C. Verma |
| Handbook of Physics | Nipendra Bhatnagar |
| Biology Textbook | Dinesh Publications |
| Objective Biology (Volume 1 and Volume 2) | Trueman Publication |
| Problems in Physical Chemistry | Narendra Awasthi |
| Advanced Problems in Organic Chemistry | M.S Chouhan |
| General Aptitude Theory and Practical | Ajay Kumar & Anand Kumar |
| Solved Papers Mathematics for Engineering Entrances | B.L Sharma |
| 16 years solved papers JCECE Engineering Entrance | Arihant |
If I get above 80 then what will be my rank in the JCECE 2025 exam?
80 is a good mark in JCECE and it will give you below 100 rank. A table is presented below to let you know about the marks vs rank.
| Marks | Rank |
|---|---|
| Above 80 | Below 100 |
| 70 – 80 | 100 – 200 |
| 60 – 70 | 200 – 350 |
| 50 – 60 | 350 – 700 |
| 40 – 50 | 700 – 1300 |
| Less than 40 | More than 1300 |
What will I have to do to get a seat in my desired college?
After the release of the merit list, you will have to participate in JCECE counselling to get a seat in colleges. The counselling will be conducted through online mode by the JCECE Board. You will be called for counselling based on your merit. The information related to the vacant seats in various participating institutions course-wise will be displayed on the official website after the declaration of the result. You have to pay the seat confirmation fee according to your category. You can make the payment through Bank Challan which can be downloaded from the official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques: Can I appear in the JCECE 2025 exam for the B. Tech course without having a JEE Main score?
Ans: No, you cannot appear in the exam without a JEE Main score. It is a compulsory criterion for B.Tech aspirants.
Ques: What rank do I need in the JCECE 205 exam to get BIT Sindri?
Ans: To get BIT Sindri you will have to rank below 600 if you are a general-category student. OBC candidates are required to rank below 1200 to get admission to this college.
Ques: If I make any mistake in the application form for the JCECE exam can I correct it later?
Ans: Yes, you will be given a certain time to correct your mistakes in the application form. Once the application process is done the authority will open a correction window for a limited time.
*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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which type of exam is jcece?
Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (JCECE) is a state-level entrance examination specifically designed for Jharkhand, which serves as a gateway for admission to various undergraduate courses in fields such as Horticulture, Agriculture Engineering, Dairy Technology, and Fisheries Science. Students who aspire to pursue these courses can appear for the JCECE exam and secure admission in institutions within Jharkhand. To be eligible for JCECE, students must have completed their Class 12 from a recognized board.
Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (JCECE) offers several benefits to students who apply for it. Below are some of these advantages:
In summary, applying for JCECE provides students with a chance to pursue their desired undergraduate courses, gain specialized knowledge, and contribute to the growth of various sectors within Jharkhand.
Two separate merit lists, Combined merit list and Category-wise merit list, will be released for JCECE. You can check the steps to check the merit lists from JCECE Results.