JCECE Exam 2025: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Syllabus, Result, Counselling

Latest Updates

• The state merit list for the JCECE exam 2025 will be released in July 2025. 
• The document verification and admission will start in the month of September 2025 (Tentatively). 
• The counselling will be conducted in an online mode.

Overview

The JCECE 2025 (Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination ) exam is held in the offline mode within the state of Jharkhand. This exam is for admission to undergraduate programs. The JCECE result 2025 notification will be announced in July 2025 (Tentative), and the JCECE merit list 2025 will be released in July 2025 (Tentative).

The colleges accepting JCECE scores include the University College of Engineering & Technology, Hazaribagh, Government Engineering Colleges, BIT Sindri, R.V.S. College of Engineering, and many others.

In 2025, the JCECE exam was conducted on June 08, 2025. The expected JCECE cutoff 2025 for the general category is around 50%, and for SC, 42%. Anyone above these marks can apply for counselling for colleges.

JCECE 2025: Quick Highlights

The table below shows the JCECE 2025 highlights.

What is the JCECE Exam?

The Jharkhand Common Entrance Test (JCECE) is a state-level entrance exam that is conducted by the Jharkhand Examination Authority. It offers admission in programs like Engineering, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Diploma in Pharmacy, Agriculture courses, and Veterinary courses across Jharkhand state, conducted once a year.

The JCECE 2025 syllabus includes Mathematics/Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. The JCECE exam pattern includes 150 questions for PCM and PCB, 200 questions for PCMB.

The JCECE 2025 syllabus is the first step toward preparation. The JCECE syllabus is divided into 4 subjects, including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. It does not have a fixed syllabus, but based on previous years, the major questions are mostly from these areas. Refer to the table below for all the details of the JCECE exam 2025 syllabus.

JCECE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Students are required to fulfil the JCECE 2025 eligibility criteria to participate in the exam.  To be eligible for the exam, students must have passed 12th grade or equivalent in any stream and must be a citizen of India. Refer to the table below to check the eligibility criteria for the JCECE exam for different courses.

JCECE 2025 Application Process

The JCECE 2025 application process will be online. The candidates who are fit with the eligibility requirements have to submit the application form along with the required documents. The process is completely online through the JCECE official website. Refer to the points below to know about the step-by-step application process of the JCECE exam.

How to Apply for the JCECE 2025 Application?

• Visit the JCECE exam official website and click on the ‘JCECE 2025 Registration’ link.
• Generate the login ID and password for future access to the portal, and start the registration process.
• Fill in the academic details such as Class 10th, 12th, and personal details, and upload your recent passport-sized photo and signature in the specified format.
• Complete the registration fee via credit card/debit card or net banking.
• Review your application carefully and click the “Submit” option to complete the registration and take a printout of the confirmation page and payment receipt.

JCECE 2025 Application Fees

The JCECE 2025 application fee will be paid through the online mode. The application fee after the payment is done is non-refundable in any case. Refer to the table below to know the application fee details category-wise and the mode of payment.

Mode of Application of Fee Payment

• Credit card
• Debit card
• Net banking

JCECE 2025 Exam Pattern

The JCECE 2025 exam pattern generally contains three sections, which are conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode. Refer to the table below to know the details of the JCECE exam pattern 2025.

JCECE Previous Years’ Question Papers

The JCECE previous years' question papers help the students to prepare for the upcoming JCECE exam. The previous year's question helps in the analysis of the questions and the topics to be focused on. Students get an idea of the exam pattern, which helps them in the exam for their future. Here are the links to the JCECE previous year question papers.

JCECE 2025 Preparation Tips

The JCECE exam 2025 is a crucial entrance exam for students aiming to take admission in programs like Engineering, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Diploma in Pharmacy, Agriculture courses, and Veterinary courses across Jharkhand state, conducted once a year. The scores in the JCECE exam are considered for admission to various programs in colleges in Jharkhand. However, with the right preparation and strategies, candidates can get a good score and rank in the JCECE exam. Here are some preparation tips that need to be followed:

• The candidate must understand the exam pattern and syllabus and be familiar with the JCECE exam pattern.
• The candidate must make a practical study schedule and divide time subject-wise, and include weekly mock test sessions.
• The candidate must stick to the NCERT books and practice the question banks and previous year question papers.
• The candidate must practice mock tests regularly and review their mistakes to improve their performance.
• The candidate must keep short notes for quick revisions and revise important formulas and concepts weekly.

Exam Day Guidelines and Dress Code

The JCECE exam 2025 is one of the most important entrance exams for admission in programs like Engineering, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Diploma in Pharmacy, Agriculture courses, and Veterinary courses across Jharkhand state. The candidate must know what to carry or avoid on the exam day. The guidelines are mentioned on the admit card to avoid any confusion.

Things to Avoid During the Exam

The students need to avoid carrying certain things on the JCECE exam day, which will lead to a conflict. The things which should be avoided include mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, calculators, cameras, or any other valuables.

JCECE 2025 Admit Card

The JCECE 2025 admit card is the most important document you must carry to the exam centre. The students are not allowed to enter the exam hall without the admit card. The JCECE exam releases the admit card one week before the exam. The candidate must download the admit card before going to the exam centre. Refer to the points below to know step-by-step how to download the admit card:

• The candidate must visit the official JCECE exam website.
• Click on the JCECE  “Admit Card” 2025 button on the homepage.
• Log in by entering the user ID, password, and captcha that you used during registration.
• After logging in, your admit card will appear on the screen in the PDF format.
• Download the admit card and take at least two printouts.
• Make sure the print is clear and the photograph is visible.

Details Mentioned in the JCECE Admit Card 2025

The JCECE admit card 2025 contains some details of the candidates that should be checked carefully. If there is any mistake in the admit card, you can contact the helpline service instantly. Here are the details mentioned in the JCECE admit card 2025.

• Name of the candidate
• CET number
• Address
• JCECE 2025 exam date and time
• Exam timing
• Exam centre

JCECE 2025 Answer Key

The JCECE 2025 answer key has been released. The JCECE answer key was released on the official website of JCECE. Candidates can download the answer key by entering their login credentials. Refer to the points below, step-by-step, to know how to download the answer key.

• Go to the official JCECE 2025 website.
• Click on the link to download the JCECE answer key.
• Select the subject-wise answer key link, which will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the answer key and check the answers, and take a printout of the file.

JCECE 2025 Result

The JCECE 2025 result will be declared in the month of July 2025 by the Jharkhand Examination Authority. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can download the result from the official JCECE website. Refer to the points below to know step-by-step.

How to download the JCECE Result?

• Go to the official JCECE website. 
• Click on the Result link and find and click on “ JCECE result’ on the homepage.
• Enter your registration and password to log in.
• JCECE 2025 result cum scorecard will appear on the screen.
• Download the PDF of the scorecard and take a printout for future reference for admission.

JCECE 2025 Counselling

The JCECE 2025 counselling process will begin after the JCECE result declaration, which is expected to be released in the month of July 2025. The Jharkhand Examination Authority conducts the JCECE counselling. JCECE 2025 counselling notification is yet to be released on the official website. The JCECE counselling includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification. Refer to the points below to know about the step-by-step JCECE 2025 counselling process.

• JCECE registration and document verification
• Choice filling and locking
• Seat allotment
• Reporting at the allotted institutes

Colleges Accepting JCECE 2025 Score

The JCECE 2025 score is accepted by some of the colleges, each has unique specialisations and advantages. Refer to the points below to know about the colleges accepting the JCECE 2025 score.

• University College of Engineering & Technology, Hazaribagh
• Government Engineering Colleges
• BIT Sindri
• R.V.S. College of Engineering

The JCECE 2025 counselling will start after the results are announced. The result notification will be announced in July 2025 (Tentative), and the merit list will be released in the month of July 2025 (Tentative). The table given gives further information about the exam. 

The JCECE 2025 cutoff will be released by the authority after the JCECE results. The JCECE result is expected to be released in the month of July, 2025. The cutoff for JCECE 2025 is also yet to be released on the official website. Refer to the table below to know about the expected cutoff for the JCECE 2025.

JCECE Exam Frequently Asked Questions

Ques 1. What is the JCECE 2025 exam?

Ans 1. The JCECE exam is a state-level entrance exam that is conducted by the Jharkhand Examination Authority (KEA). It offers admission in programs like Engineering, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Diploma in Pharmacy, Agriculture courses, and Veterinary courses across Jharkhand state, conducted once a year.

Ques 2. Who can apply for the JCECE exam 2025?

Ans 2. The candidate with 50% in their graduation and 45% for SC/ST can apply for the JCECE exam 2025.

Ques3. When will the JCECE 2025 counselling start?

Ans 3. The JCECE 2025 counselling is expected to start in July 2025.