• Exam Name: Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (JCECE) – Agriculture
• Conducting Body: Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB)
• Exam Level: State-Level
• Application Mode: Online
• Exam Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper-Based)
• Exam Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
• Exam Medium: English and Hindi
• Courses Offered: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry, B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science), B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry)
• Official Website: jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in or agriculturecet.jceceb.org.in

Recent updates include an updated syllabus, addition of new exam centers, and implementation of digital OMR evaluation for faster and more accurate result processing.

General Eligibility

• Candidates must be permanent/local residents of Jharkhand.
• The minimum age should be 17 years as of December 31 of the examination year. There is an upper age limit of 25 years for certain courses like B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and Forestry.
• Candidates appearing in their 12th board exam can also apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
• There is no restriction on the number of attempts, as long as the candidate fulfills the eligibility criteria.

Course-Wise Eligibility

Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board. For veterinary courses, candidates should also comply with any additional norms set by the Veterinary Council of India.

• Subjects: Physics (50 marks), Chemistry (50 marks), Biology/Mathematics (50 marks)
• Total Marks: 150
• Question Type: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 for incorrect answer (negative marking applies)
• Exam Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Mode of Examination: Offline (Pen and Paper-Based)
• Medium: English & Hindi

The exam is divided into groups: PCB for biology-based courses, PCM for mathematics-based courses, and PCMB for flexibility in both.

The syllabus is based on the 10+2 level curriculum of the Jharkhand Board or equivalent.

• Physics: Topics include Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics.
• Chemistry: Physical Chemistry (States of Matter, Thermodynamics), Inorganic Chemistry (Periodic Table, Coordination Compounds), Organic Chemistry (Hydrocarbons, Biomolecules).
• Biology: Diversity in Living World, Cell Structure, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Ecology.
• Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Statistics, Probability.

Candidates should refer to the official brochure for the detailed updated syllabus, which includes recent additions like environmental science topics.

Steps to Apply Online

• Visit the Official Website: jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in or agriculturecet.jceceb.org.in
• Click on the JCECE Application Link and register with a valid email ID and phone number.
• Fill the Application Form by entering personal, academic, and contact details.
• Upload Required Documents (Photograph, Signature, and Category Certificate if applicable).
• Pay the Application Fee via online payment methods (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI).
• Download and Print the Confirmation Page for future reference.

The application process typically starts in March or April every year.

• The admit card is released a few weeks before the exam on the official website.
• Candidates must download and print their admit card before the exam day.
• It contains details such as exam date, time, venue, and important instructions. Candidates should carry a valid ID proof along with the admit card to the exam center.

Steps to Check Result

• Visit the official website: jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in
• Click on the JCECE Result link.
• Enter your roll number and date of birth.
• Download and print the scorecard for counselling.

Counselling Process

• The counselling is conducted online after result declaration.
• Candidates need to register for counselling and submit their preferences for colleges/courses.
• Seat allotment is done based on merit rank, category reservation, and seat availability.
• Candidates must verify their documents during the counselling process. Multiple rounds of counselling may be held if seats remain vacant.

The JCECE score is valid only for the academic year in which the exam is taken.

• Only permanent/local residents of Jharkhand are eligible to apply.
• There is no restriction on the number of attempts, provided the candidate fulfils the eligibility criteria.
• Counselling is conducted online, where candidates must register, fill in their preferred choices, and participate in the seat allotment process.
• The JCECE score is valid for the academic year in which the exam is taken.
• For more details and updates, visit the official website: jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in