NCET 2026: Exam Dates (Out), Registration, Syllabus & Pattern

The National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026 official notification has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This national-level entrance exam is the gateway for students seeking admission into the prestigious 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic session 2026-2027. The NCET allows candidates to join multidisciplinary bachelor’s degrees (B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed., and B.Com. B.Ed.) at premier institutions, including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and various Central and State Government Universities.

NCET 2026 latest details will be soon updated on this page.

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NCET 2026 Exam Date

NCET 2026 Application Form | NCET Registration – Apply Online

NCET 2026 Application Form Direct Link to Apply – Click here to fill the application form of NCET 2026.

Application Fee

• General (UR) OBC) – ₹ 1200/- 
• (NCL)/ EWS – ₹ 1000/-
• SC/ST/PwBD/ Third gender – ₹ 650/-
• Mode of Payment : Online through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI

NCET 2026 Application Form & Fees

Candidates must apply exclusively through the online mode. The application process involves registration, filling in academic details, uploading documents, and fee payment.

Direct Link to Apply: exams.nta.nic.in/ncet

Registration Fees

The fee structure varies based on the candidate’s category:

• General (UR): ₹ 1200/-
• OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹ 1000/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹ 650/-
• Payment Mode: Online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

NCET 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The NCET is a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted in 13 languages, including Hindi, English, and several regional languages.

Section-wise Question Distribution

To qualify, students must prepare for four distinct sections. The total exam duration is 180 minutes.

Pro Tip: The Domain Specific Subjects are strictly based on the Class 12 NCERT Syllabus. For a detailed breakdown, check the [Link to: NCET 2026 Syllabus Details].

Top Participating Institutions

NCET scores are accepted by the most elite educational institutions in India. Admission to the 4-year ITEP is highly competitive.

Key Institutions Include:

• IITs: IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bhubaneswar.
• NITs: NIT Calicut, NIT Agartala, NIT Puducherry, NIT Warangal.
• RIEs: Regional Institutes of Education (NCERT) in Bhopal, Ajmer, Bhubaneswar, etc.
• Central Universities: AMU, Central University of Haryana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
• Delhi University Colleges: Miranda House, LSR, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, and Mata Sundri College.

For a comprehensive list of all 70+ colleges, visit the [Link to: Top NCET 2026 Participating Colleges].

Eligibility Criteria for NCET 2026

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board. Students appearing for their final exams in 2026 are also eligible.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit for appearing in the NCET 2026. However, candidates must fulfill the age criteria of the specific university they wish to join.
• Subject Choice: You must choose subjects in the NCET that align with the requirements of your target university and the stream (Science/Arts/Commerce) you pursued in Class 12.

Participating Universities/Institutions

• Aligarh Muslim University
• Central University of Haryana
• Central University of Kashmir
• Central University of Kerala
• Central University of Rajasthan
• Central University of Tamil Nadu
• Chaudhary Devi Lal University
• Department of Education, Maharshi Dayanand University
• Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Lidhran Bidhipur,
• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Etcherla, Main Road, Etcherla, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
• Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
• Gautam Buddha University
• Government College Of Education
• Government Degree College, Behind Csi Church, Luxettipet, Mancherial, Telangana
• Guru Nanak Dev University
• Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
• Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur 1,West Bengal
• Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneshwar
• Indira Gandhi National Open University
• Institute of Education Bundelkhand University
• Kiang Nangbah Government College,Meghalaya
• Kumaun University Sleepy Hollow
• Maharaja Purna Chandra Autonomous College,Odisha
• Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
• Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya Rajaula,Madhya Pradesh
• Mata Sundri College for Women
• Maulana Azad National Urdu University
• National Institute of Technology Calicut
• National Institute of Technology Jirania,West Tripura
• National Institute of Technology, Puducherry
• National Institute of Technology, Telangana
• National Sanskrit University
• North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous),Assam
• Nrupathunga University
• Pondicherry University
• Rajiv Gandhi University
• Regional Institute Of Education, Bhopal, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
• Regional Institute Of Education, Pushkar Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan
• Shyama Prasad Mukherji College For Women
• Sndt Women’s University, Mumbai
• Tyagbir Hem Baruah College,Assam
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi

NCET 2026 Exam Pattern

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the National Common Entrance Test [NCET] 2026 in 178 Cities and 13 mediums across India in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

• Mode of the Test : Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Test Pattern : Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions
• Medium : NCET 2026 will be conducted in 13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu )
  • Language: Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension, Literary Aptitude, and Vocabulary
  • Domain Subject: As per Class 12 syllabus only.
• Syllabus –General Test: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning
  • Teaching Aptitude: Topics related to the teaching of science, Arts, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Languages, etc. 
  • Duration of Test: The examination will be conducted on multiple days in two (02) shifts per day. Each shift will be of 180 minutes.
• Timing of Examination 

• Shift 1 : 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
• Shift 2 : 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. 

The pattern of Question Paper:

• All questions will be Objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

Scheme of Examination:

• Subject combinations for each paper, type of questions in each paper, and mode of examination are given in the table below:

List of Languages, Domain Specific Subjects, and General Test covered in NCET 2026

Official Website

The official Website is ncet.samarth.ac.in.

For more details visit the Official Website of NCET

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