NCET 2026 information
Exam facts for the 2026–27 admission cycle, taken from official NTA and NCTE documents. Each page shows its source and when we last checked it.
What is NCET?
The entrance test for the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme.
ReadITEP
A 4-year dual-major degree that combines a discipline with education.
ReadEligibility
Who can apply for NCET.
ReadExam pattern
Sections, questions, marking and duration.
ReadSyllabus
All 66 papers with official codes.
ReadApplication
Registration, form filling and fee payment.
ReadImportant dates
Registration, exam, answer key and result dates.
ReadAdmit card and exam city
What to expect before exam day.
ReadAnswer key
Provisional key, challenges and the final key.
ReadResult and score card
How results are published and used.
ReadAdmission
How institutions admit students using NCET scores.
ReadParticipating institutions
272 institutions listed for 2026–27.
ReadImportant dates
- Registration opens12 Feb 2026
- Last date to apply10 Mar 2026
- Last date for fee payment11 Mar 2026
- Exam city intimation slip9 Apr 2026
- Admit card released13 Apr 2026
- Exam (CBT)17 and 18 Apr 2026
- Provisional answer key28 Apr 2026
- Result and final answer key4 Jun 2026
Latest updates for NCET 2026
- NCET 2026 result and NTA scores declared
Result · 4 Jun 2026 - NCET 2026 provisional answer key released
Answer Key · 28 Apr 2026 - NCET 2026 admit cards released
Admit Card · 13 Apr 2026 - NCET 2026 advance exam city intimation slip out
City Intimation · 9 Apr 2026 - List of participating institutions for 2026–27 published
Institution Update · 10 Mar 2026
Official sources for 2026–27
| Document | Organisation | Published | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCET-2026 Syllabus (subject list and syllabus PDFs) | National Testing Agency | 12 Feb 2026 | 8 Oct 2026 |
| NCET official examination page | National Testing Agency | – | 8 Oct 2026 |
| List of Central/State Universities/Institutions for the Academic Session 2026–27 | National Testing Agency | 10 Mar 2026 | 8 Oct 2026 |
| NCET 2026 Information Bulletin | National Testing Agency | 12 Feb 2026 | 8 Oct 2026 |
| NCET 2026 Eligibility document | National Testing Agency | 10 Mar 2026 | 8 Oct 2026 |
| NCTE official website (ITEP information) | National Council for Teacher Education | – | 8 Oct 2026 |
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