NCET 2026 Notification – National Common Entrance Test | Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Important Dates, Apply Online

Author : Jnanaloka Published : February 15, 2026

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official NCET 2026 Information Bulletin for admission into the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic session 2026-27. Candidates seeking admission into Central/State Universities including IITs, NITs, RIEs and Government Colleges can apply online.

As per the official bulletin (Page 1), NCET 2026 is conducted for admission into ITEP programs across India 

NCET 2026 Notification – National Common Entrance Test | Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Important Dates, Apply Online

NCET 2026 Highlights

• Exam Name: National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026
• Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
• Course: 4-Year Integrated B.Ed (ITEP)
• Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Academic Session: 2026-27
• Official Website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/

Important Dates:

According to the schedule mentioned in the Information Bulletin:

• Online Application Start: 20 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 12 March 2026 (11:50 PM)
• Fee Payment Last Date: 11 March 2026
• Correction Window: 12 March – 14 March 2026
• Exam Date: 17 April 2026
• Admit Card: To be announced later

Application Fee

General (UR): ₹1200

OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹1000

SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender: ₹650

NCET 2026 Exam Pattern:

As per the examination scheme:

• Total Questions: 181

• Questions to Attempt: 160
• Mode: Objective Type (MCQs)

Sections:

1. Languages (2 to be chosen out of 38 languages)

2. Domain-Specific Subjects (3 subjects to be chosen)

3. General Test

4. Teaching Aptitude

• Each section has specific choice-based questions.
• Duration of exam: 180 minutes 

Syllabus:

The syllabus includes:

• Language (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary)
• Domain Subjects (As per selected subject)
• General Test (GK, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude)
• Teaching Aptitude
• Official detailed syllabus is available on NTA website 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates who have passed or appearing in Class 12 (10+2) are eligible.
• There is no age limit for NCET 2026.

How to Apply Online?

1. Visit official website

2. Complete registration

3. Fill application form

4. Upload required documents

5. Pay application fee

6. Download confirmation page

Application must be submitted online only. 

Participating Institutions

• Admissions will beoffered in:
• Central Universities
• State Universities
• IITs
• NITs
• RIEs
• Government Colleges

Why Choose ITEP (4-Year Integrated B.Ed)?

• Dual Major Program
• Early entry into teaching career
• Focus on NEP 2020 guidelines
• Integrated professional 
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