NCET 2026 Notification: Apply Online for 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP): The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the notification for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026. This national-level examination is conducted for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the Academic Session 2026-27. The ITEP is a dual-major, holistic bachelor’s degree program that offers a specialization in Education alongside a discipline such as History, Mathematics, Science, or the Arts. Candidates looking to pursue a career in teaching immediately after Class 12 can apply for admission into prestigious Central/State Universities, IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges across India.
NCET 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Course Offered | 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Medium of Exam | 13 Languages (English, Hindi, Telugu, etc.) |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/ |
Important Dates
The schedule for the NCET 2026 examination process is as follows
| Event | Date |
| Online Submission of Application Form | 12 February 2026 to 10 March 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.) |
| Last Date for Fee Transaction | 11 March 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.) |
| Correction in Particulars | 12 March 2026 to 14 March 2026 |
| Announcement of Examination City | To be announced later on the website |
| Downloading Admit Cards | To be announced later on the website |
| Date of Examination | 17 April 2026 (Friday)* |
| Display of Recorded Responses & Answer Keys | To be announced later on the website |
| Declaration of Result | To be announced later on the website |
Eligibility Details
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to appear for NCET 2026:
Educational Qualification: Candidates who have passed the Class 12 / equivalent examination or are appearing in the Class 12 board exams in 2026 are eligible to apply.
Age Limit: For appearing in the NCET 2026, there is no minimum or maximum age limit. However, candidates must fulfill the specific age criteria (if any) of the University, Institution, or Government College where they seek admission.
Participating Institutes
The NCET 2026 score is valid for admission to the 4-Year ITEP in selected:
- Central and State Universities
- Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
- National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
- Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs)
- Government Colleges.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the requisite fee online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
| Category | Fee (in INR) |
| General (UR) | ₹ 1200/- |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹ 1000/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹ 650/- |
Exam Pattern
The NCET 2026 will be an objective-type test with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Duration: 180 Minutes.
Total Questions: 160 questions to be attempted out of 181.
Medium: The test will be conducted in 13 languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Section-wise Breakup:
| Section | Subject / Test | Questions |
| Section 1 (Languages) | Two languages to be chosen from 38 options. | 23 Questions each (Attempt 20) |
| Section 2 (Domain) | Three subjects to be chosen from 26 domains. | 28 Questions each (Attempt 25) |
| Section 3 (General Test) | General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Reasoning, etc. (Mandatory) | 28 Questions (Attempt 25) |
| Section 4 (Teaching Aptitude) | Topics related to teaching Science, Arts, Maths, etc. (Mandatory) | 23 Questions (Attempt 20) |
Marking Scheme:
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
- Unanswered: 0 marks.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/.
- Click on the registration link and create a password to generate an Application Number.
- Log in using the system-generated Application Number and Password.
- Fill in the personal details, educational qualifications, and choose examination cities.
- Upload scanned images of your Photograph, Signature, and PwD Certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the examination fee online and print the Confirmation Page for future reference.
Official Links
| NCET 2026 Official Information Bulletin PDF | Click Here |
| NCET 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| NCET-2026 Syllabus | Click Here |
