NTA NCET ITEP 2026 Registration Ends Tomorrow, Apply Online

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the online registration process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026) on 10 March 2026. The entrance examination is conducted for admission to the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) offered by selected universities and institutions across India. Candidates interested in pursuing teacher education programmes must complete the online application form before the deadline, as no submissions will be accepted after the closing date.

NCET 2026 Important Dates and Application Schedule

The NCET 2026 examination schedule has been released along with the application timeline. Candidates should carefully note the key dates related to the exam and registration process. The important dates announced for the NCET 2026 cycle are listed below.

• Application start date: 12 February 2026
• Last date to submit application form: 10 March 2026 (11:50 PM)
• Last date for fee payment: 11 March 2026
• Application correction window: 12 March to 14 March 2026
• NCET 2026 examination date: 17 April 2026 (tentative)

Candidates are advised to complete the registration process early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

NCET 2026 Exam for Integrated Teacher Education Programme

The National Common Entrance Test (NCET) is a national-level examination conducted for admission to the Integrated Teacher Education Programme, a four-year course designed to prepare future school teachers. The programme integrates undergraduate education with teacher training and is offered at several institutions, including:

• Central universities
• State universities
• Government colleges
• Select institutions such as IITs, NITs and Regional Institutes of Education

Candidates who qualify in NCET will be eligible to participate in the institution-level counselling and admission process conducted by participating universities.

Eligibility Criteria for NCET 2026 Applicants

Before applying for the entrance test, candidates must ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions. The main eligibility requirements include the following:

• Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board.
• There is no upper age limit specified for appearing in the NCET examination.

Applicants must also submit only one application form, as multiple submissions may lead to disqualification.

Steps to Complete NCET 2026 Application Form

The NCET application process is conducted entirely through the online mode. Candidates must fill in personal details, upload required documents and complete the fee payment to submit the form successfully. The general steps to apply include:

1. Register using basic personal details.
2. Fill the NCET 2026 application form with academic information.
3. Upload scanned photograph and signature.
4. Pay the application fee using online payment methods.
5. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Education authorities have advised candidates to verify all information before submission to avoid issues during the admission and counselling process later.