JCECE stands for Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination, which is held by JCECEB (JCECE Board) for admissions into various colleges in Jharkhand state. There will be 200 questions for the PCMB group and 150 questions for the PCM/PCB group in the JCECE exam. In this entrance exam, 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer, and ¼ mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

Purpose: To provide admission to undergraduate programs like B.Sc. Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, and other allied courses in government and private colleges across Jharkhand.

Governing Body: J.C.E.C.E.B. agriculturecet.jceceb.org.in.Exam

Format: Offline (pen-and-paper).

Courses Covered: Pharmacy, ANM, GNM and Nurshing 

Subjects: The exam is based on the 11th and 12th-grade syllabus, with subjects depending on the candidate's chosen course. For example, the PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) group and PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) group are offered.

Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer and a deduction of \(1/4\) mark for each incorrect answer. 

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.Required subjects depend on the course, such as PCB or PCMB for B.Sc. Agriculture.

Age limits apply, with a relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

Residential Criteria:

The Candidate must be a citizen of India and Local/Permanent resident of Jharkhand. The "Local Resident of Jharkhand" has been defined & identified in 7/Aa. Niti (Sarvdaliaye Baithak) 27/2002 (Khand)ka.-3198/, dated 18.04.2016 of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasa Department, Govt. of Jharkhand.

Local Resident Certificate in proper format, issued by competent authority [Circle Officer or Sub Divisional Officer – (Civil) or Dy. Commissioner of Jharkhand State] is required for candidates claiming admission.