NTA National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026
Short Description: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the application for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026. This exam is for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in various central and state universities/institutions including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges. Interested candidates should read the complete notification before applying.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 12/02/2026 |
| Application Last Date | 10/03/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 11/03/2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 12-14 March 2026 |
| NCET 2026 Exam Date | 17/04/2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
| Result Declaration | To be Notified Soon |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹ 1200/- |
| EWS / OBC | ₹ 1000/- |
| SC / ST / PH (Divyang) | ₹ 650/- |
| Payment Mode: Pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan mode. | |
NCET 2026: Age & Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for candidates appearing in the NCET 2026.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the Class 12th (Intermediate) or equivalent examination from a recognized board in India.
Participating Universities & Institutions in NCET 2026
Below is a partial list of institutions participating in NCET 2026. For the complete list, please refer to the official information brochure.
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
- Central University of Haryana
- Central University of Kashmir
- Dr. B R Ambedkar University, Delhi
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneshwar
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
- Maulana Azad National Urdu University
- National Sanskrit University
- Pondicherry University
- Rajiv Gandhi University
- ...and many more. Please check the brochure for the full list.
How to Fill the NTA NCET 2026 Online Form
- Read the official NTA NCET 2026 Notification carefully before applying.
- Visit the official application website (link provided below).
- Fill out the application form with correct details like your name, parent's name, date of birth, address, and educational qualifications.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature) in the required format and size.
- Review the entire application form carefully before final submission.
- Pay the required application fee to complete the process.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for your records.