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National Testing Agency – National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026 | Online Application Active | 4-Year ITEP Admission
Latest Notification – NTA NCET 2026
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for **National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026** for admission to 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in selected Central/State Universities / Institutions including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges. The online application process has started.
Important: Online registration for NCET 2026 is now open. Submit your application early to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.
Important Dates – NTA NCET 2026
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | February 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | Started – February 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | March 2026 (exact last date check official portal) |
| Correction Window | March 2026 (few days after closing date) |
| NCET 2026 Exam Date (Tentative) | April / May 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria – NCET 2026
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | No upper age limit (check university-specific rules) |
| Educational Qualification | 12th / Equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) |
| Application Fee | General: ₹1350 Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹1250 SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender: ₹750 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
NTA NCET 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Main Topics (Detailed Syllabus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20–25 | 20–25 | Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Culture, Education System, Teaching Aptitude, Environmental Issues |
| Teaching Aptitude | 20–25 | 20–25 | Teaching-Learning Process, Child Development & Pedagogy, Educational Psychology, Methods of Teaching, Classroom Management, Evaluation & Assessment |
| Language Ability (English / Hindi) | 20–25 | 20–25 | Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Error Correction, Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases |
| Domain Specific Subjects | 35–40 | 35–40 | Choose from: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts, Commerce, Agriculture, etc. (based on 12th level + teaching aptitude) |
| Total | 90–100 | 90–100 | Duration: 120 Minutes | Negative Marking: Usually no negative marking (confirm in official bulletin) |
Note: NCET follows a modular pattern. Candidates choose domain subjects as per the ITEP programme they wish to pursue. Syllabus is broadly based on NCERT Class 11–12 + Teaching Aptitude. Exact pattern & weightage will be detailed in official Information Bulletin.
How to Apply – NTA NCET Online Form 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit: ncet.samarth.ac.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NCET |
| 2 | Click “New Registration” → NCET 2026 |
| 3 | Complete registration (generate application number & password) |
| 4 | Login & fill personal, academic, address & exam centre details |
| 5 | Upload scanned photograph, signature & left thumb impression |
| 6 | Pay application fee online |
| 7 | Submit form & take printout of confirmation page |
