NTA NCET 2026 Registration Open for 4-Year ITEP Programme

Published: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 18:39 [IST]

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the NCET 2026 Registration process for admission into the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). Candidates interested in pursuing the integrated B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.-B.Ed programme can now submit their applications online through the official websites - nta.ac.in and exams.nta.nic.in/NCET.

NTA NCET 2026 Registration Open for 4-Year ITEP; Apply Till March 10

As per the official schedule, the last date to submit the application form is March 10, 2026, while candidates can pay the application fee until March 11, 2026. The correction window will remain open from March 12 to March 14, 2026, allowing applicants to edit specific details in their submitted forms. The NCET 2026 examination is expected to be conducted on April 17, 2026.

NCET 2026 - Important Dates

Events	Date
Application Start Date	12 February, 2026
Last Date to Apply	March 10, 2026
Last Date to Pay Fee	March 11, 2026
Correction Window	March 12-14, 2026
Exam Date (Tentative)	April 17, 2026
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

What is NCET?

The National Common Entrance Test (NCET) is conducted by NTA for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) offered by selected Central/State Universities, IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges. The programme aims to prepare highly qualified teachers in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Eligibility Criteria for NCET 2026

To apply for NCET 2026, candidates must:

Have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (Intermediate) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

Meet the minimum percentage criteria as prescribed by participating universities.

Fulfil age and subject-specific eligibility requirements as mentioned in the official information bulletin.

Candidates are advised to carefully check university-wise eligibility before applying.

NCET 2026 Exam Pattern

The NCET 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Mode and is expected to include:

Language Section
Domain-Specific Subjects
Teaching Aptitude / General Test

The question paper will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The detailed subject combination and marking scheme will be mentioned in the official notification.

NCET 2026 Syllabus

The NCET syllabus broadly covers:

Class 12 level subjects (based on selected domain papers)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Skills
Teaching Aptitude

Candidates should refer to the official NCET Information Bulletin for stream-wise syllabus details.

How to Apply for NTA NCET 2026?

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit nta.ac.in or exams.nta.nic.in/NCET

2. Click on the "NCET 2026 Registration" link

3. Complete new registration and generate login credentials

4. Fill out the application form carefully

5. Upload required documents, photograph, and signature

6. Pay the application fee

7. Submit the form and download confirmation page

Applicants should keep a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

The launch of the NCET 2026 registration marks an important opportunity for students aspiring to build a career in teaching through the 4-Year ITEP programme. Candidates are encouraged to review eligibility, exam pattern, and syllabus carefully before applying.