NCET 2026 Registration: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is currently accepting online applications for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026, which is intended for admission into the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic year 2026-27.
The ITEP programme, which is a dual-major initiative, will be available at select central and state universities and institutions, including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and government colleges that are accredited by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
The NCET 2026 will be administered nationwide in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format across 13 different mediums.
NCET 2026: Key Details
| Online submission of application form | February 12 to March 10, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last date for successful fee transaction through Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI | March 11, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Correction window for application particulars | March 12 to March 14, 2026 |
| Announcement of examination city | To be announced on the website |
| Date of Examination | April 7, 2026 (Friday) Tentative (The date is subject to change based on the declaration of the election schedule.) |
| Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys | To be announced on the official websites: nta.ac.in, exams.nta.nic.in/ncet |
Admission and counselling process
Candidates who are set to take the NCET 2026 will engage in the counselling and admission process organized by the respective central and state universities and institutions, including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges, which have received recognition from NCTE to provide ITEP for the academic year 2026-27.
Institutions may fill any vacant seats from the pool of candidates who have qualified for NCET, in accordance with their admission policies.
For comprehensive information regarding the Scheme of Examination, eligibility requirements, and other pertinent details, candidates are encouraged to consult the NCET 2026 Information Bulletin available on the NTA website: exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/.
Important Instructions
- Candidates are required to apply for NCET 2026 exclusively through the online platform at exams.nta.nic.in/ncet. Applications submitted through any other means will not be accepted.
- Each candidate is permitted to submit only one application form.
- The submission of multiple application forms is strictly prohibited under any circumstances.
- Candidates must adhere to the instructions outlined in the Information Bulletin and on the official website. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
- Candidates should ensure that the email address and mobile number provided in the online application form are their own or belong to their parents/guardians, as all communications from NTA will be directed to the registered email address and mobile number only.
- Should candidates encounter any difficulties while applying for NCET 2026, they may reach out to 011-40759000 or send an email to ncet@nta.ac.in.
Candidates are advised to frequently check the official websites for the most recent updates concerning the examination.
