NCET 2026 Exam Registration — BA B.Ed / BSc B.Ed / BCom B.Ed Admission (ITEP)

The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), has officially released the NCET 2026 notification for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). This exam is the national gateway for students who want to pursue BA B.Ed, BSc B.Ed, or BCom B.Ed integrated courses at Central Universities, State Universities, IITs, NITs, Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs), and Government Colleges across India. NCET 2026 is mandated under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework. This post covers all details including exam dates, eligibility, registration process, fee, exam pattern, syllabus, documents required and important links.

📋 NCET 2026 — Recruitment Overview

🎓 What is NCET 2026 & Why Apply?

NCET (National Common Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance exam that opens the door to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). This innovative programme, introduced under NEP 2020, combines undergraduate education (BA, BSc, or BCom) with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in a single 4-year course — saving 1 year compared to the traditional graduation + B.Ed pathway.

💰 NCET 2026 Application Fee (Category-Wise)

⚠ Additional processing charges / GST may apply. Fee payable online only — Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI. Fee is non-refundable.

✅ Eligibility Criteria — NCET 2026

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board (CBSE, State Board, NIOS, or AIU-recognized foreign board).
• Specific minimum percentage and subject requirements may vary by participating university/institution.
• Final-year Class 12 students can apply — must meet percentage criteria when results are declared.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: No upper age limit for NCET 2026.
• Individual universities may have their own age criteria — check before applying.

Nationality

• Open to Indian citizens. Specific university rules may apply for foreign nationals / OCI / NRI candidates.

Subject Selection for BA B.Ed

• Candidates choosing BA B.Ed must select domain subjects from Arts/Humanities stream (e.g., History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Languages, etc.)
• Domain subjects must align with the desired university programme requirements.
• Select 2 Languages and 3 Domain Subjects as per official NCET exam pattern.

📝 NCET 2026 Exam Pattern

• All questions are Objective Type MCQs.
• Marking Scheme: +4 for each correct answer.
• Negative Marking: As per official NTA rules (check information bulletin).
• Language of paper must be selected at time of form filling — cannot be changed later.
• Available languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.
• In case of multiple shifts, scores may be normalized.

📚 NCET 2026 Syllabus (Overview)

Language Proficiency (Section I)

• Reading Comprehension (passages with varied question types)
• Literary Aptitude & Vocabulary
• Inference and Language Proficiency

Domain Subjects (Section II) — BA B.Ed

• Based on Class 12 NCERT curriculum for chosen arts/humanities subjects
• Common subjects: History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Fine Arts, Languages
• Candidates select 3 domain subjects as per the programme they apply for

Teaching Aptitude (Section III)

• Teaching-Learning concepts and classroom management
• Learner characteristics and child development
• Pedagogy for Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, Mathematics
• Assessment and evaluation methods

General Test (Section IV)

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
• Numerical Ability & Data Interpretation
• General Mental Ability

📌 Full detailed syllabus PDF available on the official NTA website: exams.nta.nic.in/ncet

🏆 Selection Process — NCET 2026

1. Step 1 — Written Exam (CBT Mode): NCET 2026 exam on 17 April 2026 in Computer Based Test format covering Language Proficiency, Domain Subjects, Teaching Aptitude and General Test.
2. Step 2 — Result & Score Declaration: NTA releases NCET 2026 score/result (tentatively June 2026). Scores are valid for admission across all participating institutions.
3. Step 3 — Counselling / Admission: Individual universities conduct their own counselling process based on NCET scores, candidate preferences and seat availability. NTA does NOT conduct centralized counselling.
4. Step 4 — Document Verification: Selected candidates must report to the respective university for document verification before admission confirmation.
5. Step 5 — Seat Allotment & Fee Payment: Seats are allotted by the institutions. Candidates confirm their seat by paying the university admission fee.

⚠ Important: Merely qualifying NCET 2026 does NOT guarantee admission. Admission depends on the merit list, seat availability and eligibility criteria of the individual participating university.

🏛️ Participating Institutes — NCET 2026

Total 200+ institutions participating | 16,000+ seats expected for academic session 2026–27

📂 Documents Required for NCET 2026 Registration

• Recent Passport Size Photograph (JPG/JPEG, 10 KB – 200 KB)
• Scanned Signature (JPG/JPEG, 4 KB – 30 KB)
• Aadhaar Card / Any valid Photo ID Proof
• Class 12 Mark Sheet / Pass Certificate (or Admit Card if appearing)
• Caste / Category Certificate — SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS (if applicable)
• PwBD (Disability) Certificate in prescribed format (if applicable)
• Valid Email ID & Mobile Number for registration and OTP verification

🖥️ How to Apply for NCET 2026 — Step by Step

1. Visit the official NTA NCET website: exams.nta.nic.in/ncet
2. Click on "New Registration" and read all instructions carefully before proceeding.
3. Register with your valid mobile number, email ID. Complete registration and note your login credentials.
4. Log in and fill the NCET 2026 Application Form — enter personal details, educational qualification, select programme (BA B.Ed / BSc B.Ed / BCom B.Ed), domain subjects, 2 languages and preferred exam city.
5. Upload Photograph, Signature and other required documents as per specifications.
6. Pay the NCET 2026 registration fee online through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI.
7. Submit the form and download / print the Confirmation Page for future reference.
8. If corrections needed: use the Correction Window from 12–14 March 2026. Changes after this are not allowed.

⚠ Language choice made in the form is final and cannot be changed after submission. Select carefully.

🪪 NCET 2026 Admit Card

• Admit Card will be released on the official website in the 4th week of April 2026 (tentative).
• Download using Application Number and Password created during registration.
• Carry a coloured printed copy of the Admit Card to the exam centre (bring an extra copy).
• Admit Card contains: Exam Date, Reporting Time, Exam Centre Address, Roll Number and Instructions.
• No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall without a valid Admit Card.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — NCET 2026

🔗 Important Links — NCET 2026