The NCET 2026 Registration Started From February 12, 2026. The Last date of online registration is March 11, 2026. NCET (National Common Entrance Test) is an entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), a dual-degree course (e.g., B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed., or B.Com. B.Ed.) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Qualified candidates will select for teacher education program in central/state universities, IITs, NITs, RIEs (Regional Institutes of Education), and select government colleges.
NCET 2026-27 Registration: Important Dates
To apply for NCET 2026 important dates in table below.
| Event | Tentative Date |
| Application Form Release | February 12, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 11, 2026 |
| Correction Window | March 12 to 14, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | April 2026 |
| Exam Date | April 17, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May 2026 |
| Counselling Start | June 2026 (university-specific) |
NCET 2026-27 Registration: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board, or be appearing in 2026. Minimum 50% aggregate marks (relaxations for reserved categories as per university norms).
Stream-Specific:
- B.A. B.Ed.: Preferably Arts/Humanities background.
- B.Sc. B.Ed.: Science (PCM/PCB) background.
- B.Com. B.Ed.: Commerce background. (Exact subjects may vary by institution.)
NCET 2026-27 Registration: Age Limit
No upper age limit.
Nationality:
Indian citizens only.
NCET 2026-27: Examination Scheme
Check the NCET Examination Scheme 2026 in table below:Section Subject/Test Question to Attempt Section 1 (Languages) Total Language – 38 Languages. Chosen Need – Any 2 Language. Language 1 and Language 2 ➢There will be 23 questions in Language 1 and Language 2 separately. ➢ 20 Attempted Section 2 (Domain-Specific Subjects) Total Domain – 26 Domains specific subjects. A candidate may choose any three subjects as desired by the applicable University/ Universities/ Institution. ➢ 03 Domain Specific subjects are to be chosen. ➢ Each Domain specific subject will have 28 questions. ➢ 25 questions to be attempted Section 3 (General Test) Total Questions – 28 Questions. Attempt Questions – 25 Questions. Section 4 (Teaching Aptitude) Total Questions – 23 Questions. Attempt Questions – 20 Questions.
NCET 2026-27 Exam pattern
Check the NCET Exam pattern 2026 in table below:Mode of the Test Computer Based Test (CBT) Test Pattern Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions Medium 13 languages Syllabus Language: Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension, Literary Aptitude, and Vocabulary Domain Subject: As per Class 12 syllabus only General Test: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning Exam Language Available in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu. Registration Registration will be online at https://ncet.samarth.ac.in
NCET 2026-27: Application fee
Check application fee for National Common Entrance Test 2026-27 in table below:Category Application Fee General (UR) ₹ 1200/- OBC)- (NCL)/ EWS ₹ 1000/- SC/ST/PwBD/ Third gender ₹ 650/-
How to Fill NCET 2026-27 Registration Form?
step by step apply on for NCET 2026 application form by following steps below:
Step-1: Open your search engine and visit on the official website of Open ncet.samarth.ac.in on your phone or computer. Click “New Registration” for NCET 2026 form.
Step-2: Enter your name, email, phone number, and date of birth. Create password and verify with OTP sent to mobile.
Step-3: Login with your ID. Add Class 10/12 marks, category (General/OBC/SC/ST), and choose 2 languages for NCET 2026 exam.
Step-4: Select B.A B.Ed / B.Sc B.Ed / B.Com B.Ed programs. Choose 3 domain subjects from 26 options as per your stream.
Step-5: Upload recent photo and signature. which available in 10th, 12th marksheet.
Step-6: Choose any 3 Exam City
Step-7: Pay Application Fee.
Step-8: review your application and everything is ok then click on the submit button.
Step-9: Take a printout of your application form for future references.
FAQs
The NCET 2026 registration started on February 12, 2026
NCET 2026 (National Common Entrance Test) is conduct NTA for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) like B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed., and B.Com. B.Ed.
Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 (50% marks required) can apply. Indian citizens only. No upper age limit.
The NCET 2026 CBT exam will held on April 17, 2026 (tentative).
Candidates must choose 2 Languages, 3 Domain-Specific Subjects (out of 26), General Test, and Teaching Aptitude.
NCET 2026 will conduct in Computer-Based Mode (CBT) across multiple exam cities in India.
Admission offers to ITEP dual-degree programs such as B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed., and B.Com. B.Ed. in Central/State Universities, IITs, NITs, and RIEs.
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