The BCECE cutoff 2026 covers two separate admission processes run by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). The qualifying marks cutoff for pharmacy, agriculture, and para-medical courses was declared on June 24, 2026. The counselling closing ranks for these courses will be out after Round 1 seat allotment on July 29, 2026. For engineering, the UGEAC 2026 Round 2 closing ranks are available at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in after the July 17, 2026 allotment.
BCECE 2026 counselling choice filling ends on July 25, 2026. Round 1 seat allotment will be released on July 29, 2026, at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Here are the key BCECE 2026 cutoff facts you need before starting counselling:
- The BCECE 2026 qualifying cutoff is out. General and EWS candidates need at least 600 out of 1,200 marks (50%) to qualify.
- Reserved category candidates — OBC (BC-I, BC-II), SC, ST — need a minimum of 480 out of 1,200 marks (40%) to be eligible for counselling.
- BCECE 2026 counselling Round 1 seat allotment is on July 29, 2026. College-specific closing ranks for pharmacy and agriculture come out that day.
- UGEAC 2026 uses JEE Main 2026 scores for engineering admissions. Round 2 seat allotment was completed on July 17, 2026.
- MIT Muzaffarpur is Bihar’s most competitive government engineering college. Its CSE branch closed at UGEAC merit rank 30 in Round 1 of UGEAC 2025.
- The BCECE qualifying marks have stayed at 600 for General/EWS and 480 for reserved categories every year from 2022 to 2026.
- BCECE covers three groups: PCM, PCB, and Agriculture, each leading to different courses through separate merit lists.
| BCECE 2026 Qualifying Cutoff (Out) | UGEAC 2026 Round 2 Closing Ranks (Out) |
| BCECE 2026 Round 1 Counselling Cutoff (Soon) | UGEAC 2026 B.Arch Closing Ranks (Soon) |
Key Summary
- BCECE 2026 qualifying cutoff is declared: General and EWS need 600 out of 1,200 marks; reserved categories need 480 out of 1,200 marks.
- BCECE 2026 counselling Round 1 seat allotment is on July 29, 2026. College-specific closing ranks for pharmacy and agriculture will be published on that date.
- UGEAC 2026 Round 2 engineering seat allotment was done on July 17, 2026, using JEE Main 2026 scores and Bihar domicile eligibility.
- MIT Muzaffarpur CSE is the most competitive UGEAC branch. Its Round 1 UGEAC 2025 closing rank was 30 — the tightest among all Bihar government engineering colleges.
- The qualifying marks threshold has not changed since 2022. Crossing it makes you eligible; your rank decides which college and course you get.
What is BCECE Cutoff 2026?
The BCECE cutoff is the minimum score or rank a student must secure for admission to pharmacy, agriculture, and para-medical courses in Bihar. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) sets and publishes this cutoff each year at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. It gates both exam eligibility and final college admission.
Two types of BCECE cutoff matter to you. The qualifying marks cutoff is the minimum score in the BCECE exam. It decides your eligibility for counselling — nothing more. The admission cutoff, also called the closing rank, is the last rank at which a seat fills in a specific college and course during counselling. Your rank must be equal to or better than the closing rank to secure that seat.
For engineering in Bihar, the BCECE Board runs a separate process called UGEAC (Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling). UGEAC uses JEE Main 2026 scores, not BCECE scores. UGEAC closing ranks show the last rank allotted per college, branch, and category in each counselling round.
Previous Year Official BCECE Cutoff
The BCECE Board uses a fixed percentage formula to set qualifying marks. This threshold has stayed the same since at least 2022. Below are the official qualifying marks from 2022 to 2026, across all categories:
| Year | General / EWS (out of 1,200) | OBC – BC-I / BC-II | SC | ST | PwD – General | PwD – Reserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 600 (50%) | 480 (40%) | 480 (40%) | 480 (40%) | 540 (45%) | 480 (40%) |
| 2025 | 600 (50%) | 480 (40%) | 480 (40%) | 480 (40%) | 540 (45%) | 480 (40%) |
| 2024 | 600 (50%) | 480 (40%) | 480 (40%) | 480 (40%) | 540 (45%) | 480 (40%) |
| 2023 | 600 (50%) | 480 (40%) | 480 (40%) | 480 (40%) | 540 (45%) | 480 (40%) |
| 2022 | 600 (50%) | 480 (40%) | 480 (40%) | 480 (40%) | 540 (45%) | 480 (40%) |
The qualifying marks have not moved by a single mark in five consecutive years. The BCECE Board applies a fixed percentage formula — 50% for General and EWS, 40% for all reserved categories, 45% for General PwD. What shifts each year is the counselling closing rank, driven by competition and seat availability — not the qualifying threshold.
Source: BCECE Board Official Website
Ques. Will the BCECE 2026 qualifying cutoff increase compared to 2025?
Ans. No change is expected. The qualifying marks have been fixed at 600 for General and 480 for reserved categories for at least five consecutive years. The BCECE Board uses a percentage formula, not a dynamic adjustment. Only counselling closing ranks shift year to year based on competition and seat availability.
BCECE Cutoff 2026: Important Dates
BCECE and UGEAC 2026 counselling are both underway. Choice filling for BCECE 2026 closes on July 25. Submit your preferences before the deadline or you will miss Round 1 allotment entirely.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BCECE 2026 Counselling – Choice Filling Last Date | July 25, 2026 | Upcoming |
| BCECE 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 29, 2026 | Upcoming |
| BCECE 2026 Round 1 Document Verification | August 1 – 3, 2026 | Upcoming |
| BCECE 2026 Exam | May 30 – 31, 2026 | Over |
| BCECE 2026 Result and Qualifying Cutoff Declared | June 24, 2026 | Over |
| UGEAC 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 4, 2026 | Over |
| BCECE 2026 Counselling Notice Released | July 12, 2026 | Over |
| UGEAC 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment | July 17, 2026 | Over |
| UGEAC 2026 Round 2 Document Verification | July 20 – 21, 2026 | Over |
| BCECE 2026 Counselling Registration Started | July 19, 2026 | Over |
Factors Affecting BCECE Cutoff 2026
Several things decide where BCECE qualifying marks and counselling closing ranks land each year. Understanding these helps you set realistic expectations before filling choices.
- Number of Qualified Candidates: More students crossing the qualifying marks means more competition in counselling. A larger qualified pool pushes closing ranks higher across all colleges.
- Total Seats Available: If Bihar adds new pharmacy or agriculture colleges, more seats open up. This can ease the counselling closing rank at existing colleges too.
- Exam Difficulty: A harder BCECE paper leads to lower scores overall. Fewer students cross the qualifying marks. This reduces competition in counselling and can relax closing ranks.
- Category-Wise Reservation: Bihar reserves seats for OBC (BC-I and BC-II), SC, ST, EWS, and PwD candidates. Each category has its own rank list and closing rank.
- Course and College Demand: Government Pharmacy College, Patna is the most sought-after institution. Its closing rank is much tighter than smaller or newer colleges in the state.
- Bihar Domicile Rule: Only Bihar-domicile candidates are eligible for BCECE and UGEAC counselling. This limits competition to state residents and keeps overall numbers manageable.
- JEE Main Performance (UGEAC only): For engineering seats, UGEAC uses JEE Main 2026 scores. If Bihar students perform better nationally, UGEAC closing ranks tighten.
BCECE Category-Wise Qualifying Marks 2026
The BCECE 2026 qualifying cutoff is officially out. The BCECE Board declared it on June 24, 2026, alongside the result and rank card. These qualifying marks apply to all three BCECE groups — PCM, PCB, and Agriculture. You need to score at or above the marks for your category to enter BCECE 2026 counselling.
| Category | Qualifying Marks (out of 1,200) | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General | 600 | 50% |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 600 | 50% |
| OBC – BC-I | 480 | 40% |
| OBC – BC-II | 480 | 40% |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 480 | 40% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 480 | 40% |
| PwD – General | 540 | 45% |
| PwD – Reserved | 480 | 40% |
Scoring above these qualifying marks gets you into counselling — but it does not guarantee a seat. Your BCECE rank among all qualified candidates in your category decides which college and course you receive. High-demand courses like B.Pharm at Government Pharmacy College, Patna, need a rank well above the bare qualifying threshold.
For Agriculture courses, BCECE fills half the seats from PCM or PCB group candidates. The rest come from the Agriculture group — CBA, MBA, MCA, and PCA streams. Each stream has a separate rank list.
Source: BCECE Board Official Website – Rank Card Notice 2026
UGEAC 2026 Closing Ranks for Engineering
UGEAC (Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling) is the engineering-specific process run by BCECEB. It uses your JEE Main 2026 All India Rank to build a Bihar UGEAC merit list. Seats in Bihar government engineering colleges are allotted from this merit list, category by category, across two rounds. UGEAC 2026 Round 1 was done on July 4, 2026. Round 2 seat allotment concluded on July 17, 2026.
The UGEAC closing rank is the merit list rank within the Bihar UGEAC list — not your JEE Main AIR directly. A JEE Main score around the 80th percentile typically maps to a UGEAC merit rank in the top 200 – 400. This is enough for most Bihar government engineering college branches.
MIT Muzaffarpur CSE had a Round 1 UGEAC 2025 closing rank of 30 in the Bihar UGEAC merit list — the most competitive branch in Bihar state engineering admissions.
Below are the UGEAC 2025 opening and closing ranks for key government engineering colleges in Bihar from official BCECE Board combined-round cutoff data. Use this as a planning reference for 2026:
| College | Branch | Opening Rank – General (2025) | Closing Rank – General (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIT Muzaffarpur | CSE | 1 | ~50 |
| MIT Muzaffarpur | Information Technology | ~60 | ~200 |
| MIT Muzaffarpur | Electronics and Communication | ~150 | ~420 |
| MIT Muzaffarpur | Mechanical Engineering | ~380 | ~850 |
| Gaya College of Engineering | All Branches (combined) | 10 | 816 |
| Nalanda College of Engineering | AI-ML | 280 | 778 |
| BCE Bakhtiyarpur | Civil Engineering | 582 | 2,303 |
Note: MIT Muzaffarpur figures are estimated from the confirmed Round 1 closing rank of 30 for CSE and 139 for IT, extended for combined rounds. Gaya College, Nalanda College, and BCE Bakhtiyarpur figures are drawn from the official BCECE Board UGEAC 2025 combined-round cutoff PDF. UGEAC 2026 final closing ranks will be published at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in after counselling concludes.
BCECE Cutoff for Top Colleges 2026
BCECE counselling covers admissions to pharmacy, agriculture, and para-medical courses at Bihar government and select private colleges. Round 1 seat allotment on July 29, 2026 will release the first set of college-specific closing ranks for 2026. The BCECE Board uses separate rank lists for the PCM, PCB, and Agriculture groups, so you compete only with candidates from the same group.
| College | Course | Group | 2026 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Pharmacy College, Patna | B.Pharm | PCM / PCB | To be released – July 29, 2026 |
| Patna Women’s College, Patna | B.Pharm | PCM / PCB | To be released – July 29, 2026 |
| Nalanda College of Pharmacy, Chandi | B.Pharm | PCM / PCB | To be released – July 29, 2026 |
| Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa | B.Sc Agriculture | PCB / Agriculture | To be released – July 29, 2026 |
| Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour | B.Sc Agriculture / Horticulture | PCB / Agriculture | To be released – July 29, 2026 |
| Government Para-Medical Colleges, Bihar | Para-Medical Courses | PCB | To be released – July 29, 2026 |
Government Pharmacy College, Patna is the most competitive BCECE counselling destination. Based on previous counselling trends, General category seats here close within the top 50 – 100 ranks of the group merit list. Students aiming for it should target a rank well within that range. Full college-wise and course-wise closing ranks will be available at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in after July 29, 2026.
Ques. How is the BCECE counselling closing rank different from the qualifying cutoff?
Ans. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum marks needed to pass the exam and enter counselling — 600 for General, 480 for reserved categories. The closing rank is the last rank allotted in a specific college and course during counselling. Scoring above 600 only makes you eligible. Your actual rank among all qualified candidates determines which college you receive. Rank 1 means the top scorer in your group.
BCECE Previous Year Cutoff Trends
The BCECE qualifying marks have stayed at 600 for General and 480 for reserved categories without any change from 2022 to 2026. This five-year consistency tells you the BCECE Board is not planning to raise or lower the qualifying threshold. What matters more for your admission chances is the counselling closing rank, which can shift year to year.
| Year | General / EWS (Marks) | OBC (BC-I / BC-II) | SC | ST | Year-on-Year Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 600 | 480 | 480 | 480 | No change |
| 2025 | 600 | 480 | 480 | 480 | No change |
| 2024 | 600 | 480 | 480 | 480 | No change |
| 2023 | 600 | 480 | 480 | 480 | No change |
| 2022 | 600 | 480 | 480 | 480 | Baseline year |
For UGEAC engineering, the counselling closing rank shifts year to year based on JEE Main performance. In UGEAC 2025, MIT Muzaffarpur CSE closed at UGEAC merit rank 30 in Round 1. BCE Bakhtiyarpur Civil Engineering closed at rank 2,303 in the combined rounds — a difference of 2,273 ranks between the top college and a mid-tier branch. This gap shows how sharply demand drops outside the top institutions. Candidates with a UGEAC merit rank between 50 and 400 have strong options across multiple colleges and branches.
For BCECE pharmacy counselling, Government Pharmacy College, Patna historically closes at a much tighter rank than all other participating colleges. Smaller and newer pharmacy colleges in Bihar typically close at ranks beyond 300 – 500 in the PCB or PCM group list. Agriculture colleges show more variation — B.Sc Agriculture at central universities closes faster than horticulture or forestry programmes.
Ques. Will UGEAC 2026 closing ranks be tighter or more relaxed than 2025?
Ans. It depends on two things: how many Bihar students appear in JEE Main 2026 and how many new seats BCECEB adds. If the qualified candidate pool grows while seats stay the same, closing ranks tighten. If seats increase, ranks may ease. Based on five years of data, MIT Muzaffarpur CSE has consistently held the tightest closing rank. Expect it to stay below rank 60 in Round 1 of 2026.
BCECE Marks vs Rank 2026
Your BCECE rank depends on your total marks in the exam out of 1,200. A higher mark gives you a better (lower) rank. The table below shows approximate marks ranges and expected BCECE ranks for 2026, based on previous year trends:
| Marks Scored (out of 1,200) | Expected BCECE Rank (Approximate) | What You Can Expect in Counselling |
|---|---|---|
| 1,100 – 1,200 | 1 – 50 | Top pharmacy college; best course in your group |
| 950 – 1,100 | 50 – 500 | Government Pharmacy College, Patna; top agriculture universities |
| 800 – 950 | 500 – 2,000 | State pharmacy and agriculture colleges with good standing |
| 700 – 800 | 2,000 – 6,000 | Mid-tier pharmacy and agriculture colleges in Bihar |
| 600 – 700 | 6,000 – 20,000 | Eligible for counselling; college choices are limited |
| Below 600 (General / EWS) | Not eligible | Does not meet the qualifying cutoff |
For UGEAC engineering admissions, your UGEAC merit rank comes from your JEE Main 2026 score and Bihar state eligibility. A JEE Main percentile of 80 or above is generally needed for a seat in MIT Muzaffarpur’s top branches. Lower percentile scores can still lead to admission at other UGEAC colleges in less competitive branches.
Ranks in the table above are approximate and based on previous-year BCECE trends. Actual ranks depend on the difficulty of the 2026 exam and the total number of qualified candidates. Check your rank from the official BCECE 2026 rank card at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
How to Check BCECE Cutoff 2026
You can check the BCECE qualifying cutoff and UGEAC closing ranks directly on the official BCECE Board website. Follow these steps for each process:
To check BCECE 2026 qualifying cutoff (already declared):
- Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the BCECE 2026 section on the home page.
- Look for the Rank Card or Qualifying Cutoff notice under the BCECE 2026 heading.
- Download the rank card to check your marks, rank, and qualifying status.
To check UGEAC 2026 closing ranks (available now):
- Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and go to the UGEAC section.
- Look for the Round-wise Opening and Closing Rank PDF after each allotment.
- Download the PDF to find closing ranks by college, branch, and category.
To check BCECE 2026 counselling closing ranks (available from July 29, 2026):
- Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in after July 29, 2026.
- Click on the BCECE 2026 Counselling section.
- Download the Round 1 seat allotment result and opening/closing rank PDF.
- Search for your preferred college and course to find the closing rank.
BCECE Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the BCECE 2026 qualifying cutoff for General category students?
Ans. General category students need 600 marks out of 1,200 to qualify — 50% of total marks. EWS students have the same threshold as General: 600 out of 1,200. These qualifying marks were declared on June 24, 2026, along with the BCECE 2026 result at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Ques. What is the difference between BCECE and UGEAC cutoff?
Ans. BCECE cutoff refers to the qualifying marks and counselling closing ranks for pharmacy, agriculture, and para-medical courses. UGEAC cutoff refers to the closing rank for engineering (B.Tech and B.Arch) admissions in Bihar. UGEAC uses JEE Main scores; BCECE uses the BCECE exam score. Both are run by the BCECE Board but are separate admission processes.
Ques. Is the BCECE 2026 counselling closing rank out?
Ans. Not yet. BCECE 2026 counselling Round 1 seat allotment is on July 29, 2026. College-specific closing ranks will be published on that date at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. For UGEAC engineering, Round 2 closing ranks are already available after the July 17, 2026 allotment.
Ques. What rank do I need to get into Government Pharmacy College, Patna?
Ans. Government Pharmacy College, Patna is the most competitive BCECE pharmacy college. Based on previous counselling trends, a rank within the top 50 – 100 in the PCB or PCM group merit list is typically needed for General category seats. Reserved category students can get in at a higher rank. The exact 2026 closing rank will be available on July 29, 2026, after Round 1 allotment.
Ques. Which is the best engineering college under UGEAC in Bihar?
Ans. MIT Muzaffarpur (Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology) is the top-ranked government engineering college under UGEAC. Its CSE branch had a closing UGEAC merit rank of 30 in Round 1 of 2025 — the hardest seat to secure in Bihar state engineering admissions. It is followed by Gaya College of Engineering and BCE Bakhtiyarpur among government colleges.
Ques. Can candidates from outside Bihar appear for BCECE 2026?
Ans. No. BCECE and UGEAC are Bihar state-level admission processes. Only candidates with a valid Bihar domicile certificate can apply and participate in counselling. This limits competition to state residents only, unlike national exams like JEE Main or NEET where candidates from all states compete.
Ques. How many rounds does BCECE counselling have in 2026?
Ans. BCECE typically conducts two main counselling rounds followed by a mop-up round if seats remain vacant. Round 1 seat allotment is on July 29, 2026. Round 2 and mop-up dates will be announced at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in after Round 1 ends. UGEAC 2026 completed two rounds — Round 1 on July 4 and Round 2 on July 17, 2026.
Ques. Does BCECE 2026 use negative marking, and does it affect the cutoff?
Ans. BCECE 2026 does not use negative marking. Each correct answer earns marks and wrong answers do not lead to deductions. Your total score depends purely on how many questions you answered correctly. Accuracy still matters because it determines your rank among all qualified candidates in your group.
Ques. If I qualify in both PCM and PCB groups, which rank is used for counselling?
Ans. Candidates who appear in PCMB (both PCM and PCB subjects) get separate ranks in both group merit lists. You can use your PCM rank for pharmacy and engineering-related courses and your PCB rank for pharmacy, agriculture, and para-medical courses. This gives PCMB candidates more choices during counselling than those in only one group.
Ques. What if I miss the BCECE 2026 counselling registration deadline?
Ans. If you miss the choice filling deadline of July 25, 2026, you cannot participate in Round 1. The BCECE Board does not allow late registration after the deadline closes. Check bceceboard.bihar.gov.in regularly to see if a second round registration window opens. Missing all registration windows means losing your admission chance for 2026, regardless of your rank.
Ques. What is the seat matrix for BCECE 2026 and how does it affect the cutoff?
Ans. The BCECE Board releases the seat matrix before counselling. It shows the total seats available in each college, course, and category. More seats in a category means the closing rank moves higher (easier to get in). If a college increases its intake, closing ranks ease. Check the seat matrix published at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in to plan your choices better before filling preferences.
*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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