NCET 2026 Registration Begins for 4-Year ITEP Admissions; Exam Scheduled on April 17

Content Writer | Updated On - Feb 12, 2026

The application fee for NCET 2026 is ₹1,200 for General/OBC candidates, while SC, ST, PwD, and Transgender applicants are required to pay ₹600.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the online registration process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026 for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic session 2026–27.

The online application window is open from February 12 to March 10, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). The last date for successful fee payment is March 11, 2026. The correction window will remain open from March 12 to March 14, 2026.

Check Here – Registration for NCET 2026

The ITEP is a Dual Major Programme - the first major is in Education with School Specific Stage specialisation, and the second major is in an opted discipline.

The NCET 2026 exam will be conducted in CBT mode across India in 13 languages. The examination is scheduled for April 17, 2026, subject to change depending on the election schedule.

NCET 2026 Exam Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Form Submission	February 12 – March 10, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	March 11, 2026
Correction Window	March 12 – March 14, 2026
Announcement of Exam City	To be announced
Admit Card Release	To be announced
Date of Examination	April 17, 2026
Display of Recorded Responses & Answer Key	To be announced
Declaration of Result	To be announced

The exam is being conducted by NTA on behalf of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) for admission to ITEP programmes offered by selected Central and State Universities and institutions, including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges across the country.

Candidates can apply only through the official website - https://exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/. Only one application form per candidate is permitted. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification. Admit card release, exam city intimation, answer key display, and result declaration dates will be announced later on the official website.

Candidates are advised to check the official website of NCET (@exams.nta.nic.in/ncet) and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.

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