Overview Table
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Common Entrance Test (NCET) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National Level Entrance Exam |
| Purpose | Admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) |
| Participating Institutions | Selected Central/State Universities, IITs, NITs, RIEs and other participating institutions |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Medium of Exam | Multiple languages, depending on the test paper |
| Sections | Language, Domain-Specific Subjects, General Test and Teaching Aptitude |
| Eligibility | Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12/equivalent examination, subject to the eligibility rules of the participating institution |
| Courses | 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) |
| Admission Process | NCET → Score/Result → University/Institution Counselling → Seat Allotment |
| Negative Marking | Depends on the section/question pattern prescribed by NTA |
| Official Website | ncet.samarth.ac.in / exams.nta.nic.in |
The official dates for the NCET 2026 admission form, correction window, examination and other events will be announced through the official notification.
Candidates should regularly visit the official website for the latest updates.
How to Fill the NCET 2026 Admission Form
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official NCET website.
- Click on the NCET 2026 registration link.
- Complete the registration process using the required details.
- Fill in personal, academic and contact information.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment method.
- Review the application form before final submission.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future use.
Documents Required for NCET 2026 Application
Candidates may need the following documents:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Class 10 certificate or marksheet
- Class 12 certificate or marksheet
- Valid identity proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Other documents mentioned in the official notification
NCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should check the detailed eligibility requirements mentioned in the official NCET notification. Eligibility may depend on educational qualification, minimum marks and other conditions specified for admission to the ITEP programme.
NCET 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for NCET 2026 will be announced in the official notification. The fee may vary according to the candidate's category. Candidates should complete the payment before the application deadline.