This counselling guide is currently available in English only. Translations are coming soon.
2026 schedule pendingSchedule TBD
BCECEB B.Arch counselling typically opens after NATA results in July or AugustNote: Bihar reservation reverted to 50%+10% (50% communal + 10% EWS) per Patna HC ruling in June 2024.BCECEB UGEAC handles state-side B.Arch admission in Bihar. Only Gaya College of Engineering offers B.Arch through state counselling. NIT Patna B.Arch routes via JoSAA, not BCECEB. The B.Arch counselling is conducted offline (distinct from the online B.Tech UGEAC). Per Patna High Court ruling in June 2024, Bihar reverted to the 50% plus 10% reservation framework.
Important dates
- Upcoming: NATA Phase 1 resultExpected dateMay 2026
- Upcoming: UGEAC B.Arch notificationJuly 2026 (TBD)
- Upcoming: Offline counselling roundsAugust 2026 (TBD)
At a glance
- Sole state institute
- Gaya College of Engineering
- NIT Patna B.Arch?
- JoSAA only
- Counselling mode
- Offline (B.Arch only)
- B.Tech UGEAC
- Online (separate)
- Reservation framework
- 50% communal + 10% EWS
Eligibility
- Academic qualification10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% reserved).
- Entrance acceptedNATA score or JEE Main Paper 2 score.
Frequently asked questions
Only Gaya College of Engineering offers B.Arch through Bihar state counselling. NIT Patna is the prestigious option but it is admitted via JoSAA, not BCECEB.
B.Arch counselling under BCECEB UGEAC is offline. This is distinct from the B.Tech UGEAC which is online. Plan to attend the counselling venue physically.
Bihar reverted to 50% communal reservation plus 10% EWS after the Patna High Court ruling in June 2024.
No. Given that only one state college offers B.Arch through BCECEB, candidates aiming for a high-quality B.Arch should target NIT Patna via JoSAA and other national counsellings as primary.
Information curated from official sources. Always verify against bceceboard.bihar.gov.in before applying.