Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination is carried out for the aspirants of Engineering, Medicine and Agriculture streams. The examination is carried out by the JCECE Board, Ranchi. The JCECE Engineering examination is one of the challenging entrance examinations for the Engineering aspirants. The score of the JCECE engineering examination is the basis for the admission procedure of the Government and Private Engineering colleges under the JCECE board and hence a large number of aspirants in the state are taking this exam every year.

Structure of JCECE Engineering

The JCECE Examination will be conducted in two different stages, the preliminary examination and the final examination.

Stage I: The preliminary exam is an objective type paper with 150 minutes duration. There will be 200 questions from

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics

The candidates will get negative marks if there is any wrong response.

Stage II: It is also objective type examination covering the areas of Physics, chemistry and mathematics.

• Physics and Chemistry: 100 questions (180 minutes)
• Mathematics: 100 questions (90 minutes)

Only those candidates who qualify the first stage are eligible to take the main exam.

Syllabus for JCECE Engineering

Physics

• General Properties of Matter
• Heat
• Measurement and Kinematics
• Mechanics
• Wave motion
• Sound
• Light
• Laws of Motion
• Gravitation
• Oscillations
• Thermodynamics
• Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism
• Electron Physics
• Radiation
• Optics
• Semiconductor Devices
• Atomic Physics
• Electrostatics
• Current Electricity

Chemistry

• Basic Concepts and Atomic Structure
• Periodic Properties of Elements and Hydrogen
• S-Block, P-Block, D-Block and F-Block Elements
• Electrochemistry
• Chemical Equilibrium
• Stereochemistry
• Laws of Gases
• Functional Groups Containing Oxygen, Halogens and Nitrogen
• Polymers
• Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds
• Chemical Kinetics
• Redox Reactions
• Environmental Chemistry

Mathematics

• Complex Numbers
• Sequences and Series
• Permutations
• Combinations
• Binomial Theorem
• Sets
• Relations and Functions
• Matrices and Determinants
• Linear equations
• Boolean algebra
• Trigonometric functions
• Three Dimensional Geometry
• Statistics
• Vectors
• Differential Equations
• Integrals
• Lines
• Circles and Conics

Eligibility Criteria for JCECE Engineering

The aspirant must have cleared plus two or equivalent from the recognized board. They must study PCM at their plus two level and must score 50% marks in the qualifying examination. The eligible category students will have the relaxation as per the rules. The candidates appearing for the final board examination can also take the examination. There is no age limit for taking the examination and the candidates should be the resident of Jharkhand.

How to Apply for JCECE Engineering?

The candidates can get the application form from the selected post office of the state. They can purchase the form with the cash payment of Rs. 585/-. The candidates can also download the application form from the official website of JECEE.

How to fill the Form for JCECE Engineering?

The applicants should fill the application form with needed concentration and any single error will cause rejection of request for the examination. They have to use the black ball point pen for filling the form and the information should be in block letters. The candidates who purchase the form from the post office must send the filled form through the post-office only. The candidates who download the application form from the official website need to mention the details of the demand draft in the prescribed columns. The aspirants should make sure that the form reaches the office before the closing dates.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Start of sale of Application form: Mid of March, 2012
• Last date of sale of forms: First Week of April, 2012
• Last Date of form submission: Second Week of April, 2012
• Examination date: Third Week of May, 2012
• Result declaration: Mid of June, 2012
• Expected date for counselling: First week of July, 2012

JCECE Engineering center

• Ranchi

Contact Address for the JCECE Engineering

• Address: JCECE board, Engineer’s hostel, Near Gol Chakkar, Sector-III, HEC Dhurwa, Ranchi: 834004
• Website: www.jceceboard.in

Colleges Accepting the JCECE Engineering score

• Alice Institute Of Technology
• Birla Institute Of Technology
• Cambridge Institute Of Technology
• Indian School Of  Mines
• National Institute Of Foundry and Forge Technology
• R.V.S College Of Engineering and Technology
• Ram Govind Institute Of Technology

Reference Books for JCECE Engineering

• Bernard & Child – Higher Algebra
• Calculus J. Edward
• Concept of Competition Physics for CBSE PMT by Aggarwals
• HC Verma for Physics,
• Physics: CBSE PMT set of 3 Volumes by Anil Aggarwal
• R. S. Aggarwal – Maths XI & XII
• NCERT Chemistry XI & XII
• Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
• Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• IIT Chemistry by O.P. Agarwal
• Ebbing General Chemistry
• Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee
• Numerical Chemistry by R.T. Morrison, R.N. Boyd and R.C. Mukhrjee
• Organic Chemistry-Vol I by Francis Carey and I. L. Finar
• Bahal & Bahal Organic Chemistry
• Sienko & Plane Chemistry Principles & Applications
• University Chemistry by P.W. Atkins and Bruce H. Mahan
• Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma
• Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov
• Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker
• University Physics by Sears and Zemansky
• Advanced Level Physics by Nelkon and Parker
• Problems in Physics by A.A Pinsky
• Aptitude Test Problems in Physics by S.S Krotov
• A collection of questions and Problems in Physics by L.A. Sena
• Problem in Physics by V.Zubov & V.Shalnov
• Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies by S.L. Loney
• The Feynman Lectures on Physics vols 1 & 2 by R.P. Feynman
• Chen, Min hysics Problems w/solutions
• Tipler Physics Vols I & II
• Maths XI & XII by R. S. Agarwal
• Plane Trigonometry Part I by S.L. Loni
• Co-ordinate Geometry by S.L. Loni
• Hall & Knight Higher Algebra
• Problems in Calculus of One Variable by I.A. Maron
• Vectors & 3-D Geometry by Arihant Prakashan
• Vectors by Shanti Narayan
• Problems in Mathematics by V Govorov, P.Dybov, N.Miroshin, S.Smirnova.
• Higher Algebra by Bernard & Child
• Co-ordinate Geometry by Dr. Gorakh Prasad
• Algebra Made Easy by K.P. Basu
• Elementary Math’s by DoroFeev, Patapov
• Math’s by Krechmar
• A Problem Book in Mathematical Analysis by G.N. Berman
• Intro. to Probability & its Applications by W. Feller
• Calculus by J. Edward

Coaching Centers for JCECE Engineering

• FIITJEE
• Aakash Institute
• Brilliant Tutorials Pvt. Ltd.
• Narayana IIT Academy
• Oasis Education Services

Study Plan

A well structured study plan will help the candidates to take the examination well. They have to go deep into each concept of the given syllabus and should also learn the application part of such theory concepts. It is important that the candidates should learn to adjust their time according to the exam schedule. Joining the coaching centers will help to understand the nature and pattern of questions. There the students can practice with the previous papers and with the mock test. The reference books and the textbooks of the higher secondary streams are also helpful study resources for the candidates.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The score of the entrance test will be available in the official website of JCECE, http://www.jharkhand.gov.in/jceceb/. The qualified candidates will also get a detailed score report through post in the given address.

Score Validity

The score of the entrance test will be valid for one year and it is applicable for the period of the admission process only.