| Full Name | National Common Entrance Test |
|---|---|
| Short Name | NCET |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Regulatory Body | National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Course | 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) |
| Programme Duration | 4 Years |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Examination Medium | NCET is conducted in multiple Indian languages/mediums as specified by NTA. |
| Admission Session | 2027-28 |
| Official Website | https://exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/ |
| B.A. B.Ed. | Four-year integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education programme offered by participating institutions. |
| B.Sc. B.Ed. | Four-year integrated Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education programme offered by participating institutions. |
| B.Com. B.Ed. | Four-year integrated Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Education programme where offered by participating institutions. |
| Institution-Specific Programmes | The exact ITEP degree, school stage, subject combinations and eligibility may differ by participating university or institution. |
| Basic Qualification | Candidates who have passed or are appearing in the Senior Secondary/10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board may apply, subject to the eligibility requirements of the participating institution. |
| Institution-Specific Eligibility | Eligibility for admission is determined by the participating university or institution. Candidates must satisfy the programme-specific subject and percentage requirements in addition to appearing in NCET. |
| Minimum Marks | The minimum qualifying percentage can differ between participating institutions and ITEP programmes. Candidates must check the individual university eligibility criteria. |
| Reserved Category Relaxation | Relaxation in qualifying marks and reservation benefits are applicable according to Government of India rules and the admission rules of the participating institution. |
| Appearing Candidates | Candidates appearing in the qualifying Class 12/equivalent examination may apply subject to the conditions specified in the NCET notification and participating institution admission rules. |
| Subject Requirements | Candidates must select NCET languages and domain subjects that satisfy the eligibility requirements of the ITEP programme and institution they intend to join. |
| NCET Score | Candidates receive an NCET score/merit result from NTA after the examination. |
| Participating Institutions | NCET scores are used for admission to selected Central and State Universities/Institutions, including participating IITs, NITs, RIEs and Government Colleges. |
| University-Level Admission | NTA conducts NCET and provides the examination score, while admission, counselling, seat allocation and final eligibility are handled by the respective participating institution. |
| Institutional Registration | Candidates may need to separately register on the admission portal of the participating university or institution after the NCET result. |
| Choice Filling | Choice filling, programme selection and seat allocation procedures vary by participating institution. |
| Document Verification | Participating institutions verify qualifying examination certificates, category certificates and other required documents during admission. |
The official NCET 2027 information bulletin and notification are not yet available. Dates should be updated when NTA publishes the 2027 schedule.
NTA will announce the opening date for NCET 2027 online applications.
The final date for submission of the NCET 2027 application will be announced by NTA.
The correction window for NCET 2027 will be announced by NTA.
NTA will release examination-city information before the NCET 2027 examination.
The NCET 2027 admit card will be released by NTA before the examination.
The NCET 2027 examination date will be announced in the official NTA notification.
NTA will release the provisional answer key and response-sheet challenge process after the examination.
NCET 2027 scores and result will be released by NTA.
Participating institutions will publish their individual admission and counselling schedules after the NCET result.
For NCET 2026, NTA accepted online applications from 2 February to 10 March 2026.
NCET 2026 was conducted on 17 and 18 April 2026 in Computer Based Test mode.
NTA declared the NCET 2026 result on 4 June 2026.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language 1 | — | — | — |
| Language 2 | — | — | — |
| Teaching Aptitude | — | — | — |
| General Test | — | — | — |
| Domain Subject 1 | — | — | — |
| Domain Subject 2 | — | — | — |
| Domain Subject 3 | — | — | — |
| Total Questions | — | — | — |
| Maximum Score | — | — | — |
| Negative Marking | — | — | — |
| Question Selection | — | — | — |
Visit the official NTA NCET website and read the latest information bulletin.
Register for NCET using the required personal and communication information.
Select Language 1 and Language 2 from the permitted language list.
Select three domain-specific subjects according to the eligibility requirements of the intended ITEP programme.
NCET includes General Test and Teaching Aptitude as compulsory components.
Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents according to NTA specifications.
Pay the applicable examination fee through the official NTA payment facility.
Review all information and submit the completed application before the deadline.
Download and retain the confirmation page and payment details.
Download the NCET admit card when released and verify the examination details.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| NCET 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | Institution Specific |
| ITEP Closing Score | 2027 | To Be Announced |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
