The Jharkhand BEd Entrance Exam is an state-level entrance examination conducted once a year by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board for candidates who want to get admission to NCTE-recognized colleges in the state for the two-year B.Ed. programme.
If you are seeking admission to the two-year Bachelor of Education programme at any government or private institution for the academic year 2026-27, you need to participate in this entrance examination. Here, we have shared its important dates, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, and other details.
Jharkhand BEd Entrance Exam 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | Jharkhand BEd Entrance Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Course Name | Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Medium of Exam | Hindi & English |
| Negative Marking | Yes (¼ mark) |
| Admission Type | Government & Private Colleges |
Jharkhand BEd Important Dates 2026
The JCECE Board will announce the important dates for the Jharkhand B.Ed Entrance Examination 2026 very soon. We have shared the expected schedule in the table given below.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | February 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2026 |
| Entrance Exam Date | May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | August 2026 |
| Counselling Begins | September 2026 |
Jharkhand BEd Application Form 2025
The application form for the Jharkhand BEd Entrance Exam 2026 will be released very soon. According to reliable media sources, the notification is expected to be released in February 2026, after which the application window will remain open for approximately four weeks.
Jharkhand BEd Entrance Exam Date 2026
The exam date for the Jharkhand B.Ed entrance exam 2026 has not yet been officially announced. It is expected that the JCECE board may conduct it in the second week of May 2026. The official announcement will be made along with the release of the notification.
Jharkhand BEd Eligibility Criteria 2026
The eligibility criteria for the Jharkhand B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 are given below in terms of educational qualification.
- A three-year Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a UGC recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks; or
- A four-year Bachelor’s degree in any engineering stream from AICTE a recognized university with a score of 55% as aggregate.
There is a relaxation of 5 % for those belonging to scheduled caste, scheduled tribes, other backward class or person who has a disability category.
Jharkhand BEd Application Fee 2026
The application fee details for the Jharkhand B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 have been released. You can check the table below to find out how much fee you need to pay to submit the application.
| Category | Amount | |
| Male | Female | |
| UR / EWS | 1000 | 500 |
| BC-I / BC-II | 750 | 500 |
| SC / ST | 500 | 500 |
The application fee is non-refundable, and three options are provided for making the payment: debit card, credit card, and net banking.
Jharkhand BEd Entrance Exam Pattern 2026
The Jharkhand B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 will be conducted in offline mode with a duration of 2 hours. It will consist of a total of 100 multiple-choice questions from three different sections, the details of which are shared below.
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Language Proficiency (Hindi + English) | 30 | 30 |
| Teaching / Educational Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| Reasoning Ability (Logical & Mental Ability) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
This entrance examination will be conducted in both English and Hindi. Each question will carry one mark, and one-fourth of a mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
How to Apply for the Jharkhand BEd Entrance Exam 2026?
The complete step-by-step instructions to apply for the Jharkhand BEd Entrance Exam 2026 are as follows.
- Go to the official JCECE board website.
- Click on the B.Ed Entrance Examination 2026 option.
- Tap on the new registration option.
- Enter your mobile number, email address, and Aadhaar details, then click the submit button.
- Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and email, and click on “Submit”.
- Log in using your email address and password to access the application form.
- Provide your personal details and educational qualifications.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and documents in the required size and format.
- Pay the application fees.
- Click on the submit button.
After submitting the application form, make sure to print out the confirmation page, as you may need it in the future.