NTA NCET 2026 Notification: Registration Open, Exam Date, Eligibility & How to Apply

NTA NCET 2026 Notification: Registration Open – Apply for 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the official NCET 2026 Notification yesterday, and online registration is already live. This is your direct entry to the prestigious 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in top central/state universities, IITs, NITs, and Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs) across India.

Important Dates for NTA NCET 2026

Mark these dates now — the correction window is very short. No changes are allowed after it closes.

Who Can Apply? NTA NCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Passed or appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised board.
• Minimum marks:
  • 50% for General, EWS, OBC-NCL candidates
  • 45% for SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender candidates
• No upper age limit.
• Final-year Class 12 students can apply (must meet percentage criteria when results are declared).
• Choose domain subjects aligned with your desired ITEP stream (BA-B.Ed, B.Sc-B.Ed, etc.).

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for NTA NCET 2026

1. Visit the official website: exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/
2. Click on “Apply Online for NCET 2026”.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill personal details, educational qualifications, and select three preferred exam cities.
5. Upload recent passport-size photograph and signature (follow exact size/format rules mentioned in notification).
6. Pay the application fee online (net banking, UPI, debit/credit card).
7. Review every detail carefully, submit, and download/print the confirmation page.

NTA NCET 2026 Application Fee

Fee is non-refundable. Some relaxations may apply for specific sub-categories — refer to official notification.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus at a Glance

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Languages: 13 languages available
• Sections:
  • Section A: General Test (Reasoning, GK, Current Affairs, Teaching Aptitude)
  • Section B: Language Proficiency (English + one chosen language)
  • Section C: Domain-specific subjects (based on your ITEP stream — Class 12 level)

Most content is based on senior secondary (Class 12) level — freshers find it manageable.

What is the 4-Year ITEP Programme?

ITEP is the modern, integrated version of teacher education. Instead of separate graduation + B.Ed, you complete both in 4 years and earn a dual degree (e.g., B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed., B.Com. B.Ed.). Graduates are immediately eligible to teach in schools.

Offered by Central/State Universities, IITs, NITs, and RIEs. Approximately 9,750 seats are expected this year.

After the Exam: Results, Counselling & Participating Institutions

• Results usually declared within ~1 month.
• Score valid for admission across all participating institutions.
• Counselling conducted by individual universities/institutes — monitor their official websites post-results.
• Notable participating institutions include Delhi University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Banaras Hindu University, and many others.