Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (JCECE) for Agriculture and Other Allied Courses is conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board for admission to degree-level professional courses including 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 and B.F.Sc. within Jharkhand. Admission recommendation is made on the basis of the JCECE merit list and candidate choice, subject to applicable eligibility, reservation and counselling rules.
| Full Name | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination for Agriculture and Other Allied Courses |
|---|---|
| Short Name | JCECE |
| Conducting Authority | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Category | Agriculture and Other Allied Courses |
| Mode | Offline / Pen and Paper |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions |
| Languages | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/ |
| Official Information Bulletin | Latest available official JCECE Agriculture and Other Allied Courses bulletin. |
| Board Address | Science & Technology Campus, Sirkha Toli, Namkum-Tupudana Road, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834010 |
| Official Email | jceceboard@gmail.com |
| Helpline | +91-9264473891, +91-9264473893 |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | Bachelor of Science Honours in Agriculture. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry | Bachelor of Science Honours in Forestry. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture | Bachelor of Science Honours in Horticulture. |
| B.Tech. Agriculture Engineering | Bachelor of Technology in Agriculture Engineering. |
| B.Tech. Dairy Technology | Bachelor of Technology in Dairy Technology. |
| B.F.Sc. | Bachelor of Fisheries Science. |
| PCM | Candidates selecting PCM answer Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. |
| PCB | Candidates selecting PCB answer Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| PCMB | Candidates selecting PCMB answer Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. |
| Jharkhand Residency | The latest official bulletin prescribes Local/Permanent Resident status of Jharkhand. |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Candidates require 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as core subjects. |
| B.Sc. Agriculture | Candidates require +2 Science with Biology. |
| B.Sc. Forestry | Candidates require the prescribed Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics or Physics-Chemistry-Biology combination. |
| B.Sc. Horticulture | Eligibility includes the prescribed PCB, PCMB, PCM, PC Forestry or Intermediate Agriculture combinations. |
| B.Tech Agriculture Engineering | Candidates require 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. |
| B.Tech Dairy Technology | Candidates require 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. |
| B.F.Sc. | Candidates require the prescribed PCB, PCMB or Intermediate Agriculture qualification. |
| Appearing Candidates | Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination may apply subject to passing the qualifying examination before counselling/admission. |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. Age | The latest official bulletin prescribes the applicable age range for B.V.Sc. & A.H. |
| Other Courses Age | The latest official bulletin prescribes the applicable age range for the other agriculture and allied courses. |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable relaxation is provided to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the official rules. |
| Photograph | Scanned photograph required for online application. |
| Signature | Scanned signature required for online application. |
| Left Thumb Impression | Left thumb impression is required according to the prescribed application format. |
| 10+2 Documents | Keep qualifying examination details and certificates ready. |
| Residential Certificate | Required for applicable Local/Permanent Resident claims. |
| Caste Certificate | Required when claiming applicable reserved-category benefits. |
| EWS Certificate | Required for candidates claiming EWS benefits. |
| PwBD Certificate | Required for candidates claiming PwBD benefits. |
| PCM Fee | Latest official fee for PCM candidates in the applicable General/EWS/BC-I/BC-II categories is Rs. 900. |
| PCB Fee | Latest official fee for PCB candidates in the applicable General/EWS/BC-I/BC-II categories is Rs. 900. |
| PCMB Fee | Latest official fee for PCMB candidates in the applicable General/EWS/BC-I/BC-II categories is Rs. 1,000. |
| PCM Fee | Latest official reduced fee for PCM candidates in the applicable SC/ST/female categories is Rs. 450. |
| PCB Fee | Latest official reduced fee for PCB candidates in the applicable SC/ST/female categories is Rs. 450. |
| PCMB Fee | Latest official reduced fee for PCMB candidates in the applicable SC/ST/female categories is Rs. 500. |
| PwBD Fee | PwBD candidates are exempt from the application-cum-examination fee according to the latest official information. |
| Ranchi | Ranchi is an examination centre for JCECE Agriculture and Allied Courses. |
| Dumka | Dumka is an examination centre for JCECE Agriculture and Allied Courses. |
| Centre Selection | Candidates should carefully select their preferred examination centre according to the official application instructions. |
| Electronic Devices | Mobile phones and prohibited electronic devices are not permitted in the examination hall. |
| Merit List | JCECEB prepares the merit list according to the applicable examination and admission rules. |
| Merit-cum-Choice | Recommendation for admission is made on Merit-cum-Choice basis according to the official bulletin. |
| Choice Filling | Eligible candidates participate in the counselling process and provide their course/institution preferences. |
| Document Verification | Candidates must produce the required original certificates during counselling/admission. |
The official JCECE 2027 notification has not yet been released.
JCECEB will announce the 2027 application start date.
JCECEB will announce the 2027 application deadline.
The 2027 admit-card release date will be announced officially.
The JCECE 2027 examination date will be announced officially.
The 2027 answer-key schedule will be announced after the examination.
The JCECE 2027 result date will be announced officially.
The JCECE 2027 counselling schedule will be announced after the merit list.
The latest official JCECE Agriculture and Other Allied Courses bulletin was issued for academic session 2026-27.
The 2026 application schedule was published through official JCECEB notices.
The 2026 examination schedule was subsequently published and updated through JCECEB notices.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | — | 50 |
| Chemistry | — | — | 50 |
| Mathematics | — | — | 50 |
| Biology | — | — | 50 |
| PCM | — | — | 150 |
| PCB | — | — | 150 |
| PCMB | — | — | 200 |
| Correct Answer | — | — | 1 |
| Incorrect Answer | — | — | -0.25 |
| Unanswered | — | — | 0 |
| Multiple Answers | — | — | — |
Visit the official JCECEB website.
Read the official information bulletin before applying.
Complete the online registration process.
Select PCM, PCB or PCMB according to your eligibility.
Enter the required academic and personal information.
Upload photograph, signature and other required documents.
Pay the applicable application-cum-examination fee.
Verify all information and submit the application.
Keep a copy of the submitted application form.
Download the admit card from the official website.
Appear at the allotted examination centre.
Check the result and merit list on the official website.
Participate in counselling and choice filling.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| JCECE 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | TBA |
| Veterinary Cutoff | — | — |
| Agriculture Cutoff | — | — |
| Engineering Cutoff | — | — |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
