NCET 2026 Registration Opens for 4-Year ITEP; Apply by March 10

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the registration process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026. Eligible candidates seeking admission to the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic session 2026–27 can submit their applications through the official websites nta.ac.in and exams.nta.nic.in. As per the official schedule, the last date to complete the application process is March 10, 2026. Candidates are advised to finish the registration well before the deadline to avoid technical glitches or payment failures. The entrance test facilitates admission to ITEP courses offered by central and state universities, along with premier institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs).

NCET 2026: Important Dates

• Registration Start Date: February 13, 2026
• Last Date to Apply: March 10, 2026
• Tentative Exam Date: April 17, 2026

The NCET 2026 will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The examination will be held in 13 languages, including Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu, ensuring wider accessibility for candidates across the country.

How to Apply for NCET 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete their application:

1. Visit exams.nta.nic.in/ncet.
2. Click on the NCET 2026 registration link on the homepage.
3. Complete the registration process to generate login credentials.
4. Log in and fill out the application form with the required personal and academic details.
5. Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee and submit the form.

NCET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee differs by category:

• General: ₹1,200
• OBC-NCL/EWS: ₹1,000
• SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender: ₹650

Applicants must complete the fee payment within the stipulated period to ensure successful submission of the form.

About the ITEP Programme

The Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) is designed as a dual-major undergraduate course in education. It combines school-stage specialisation with a second major discipline chosen by the candidate, providing a comprehensive and structured pathway into the teaching profession. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NCET portal for updates on admit cards, examination guidelines, and further announcements.