National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026 for 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)
Overview & Summary
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the public notice for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026. This entrance examination is conducted for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in premier institutions including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges for the Academic Session 2026-27.
Important Dates
1 milestone| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Examination (Tentative) | 17 Apr 2026 | Concluded |
Important Dates
Date of Examination (Tentative)
17 April 2026
Vacancy Details
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No details available
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Information
Candidates seeking admission to the 4-Year ITEP must meet the following criteria:
- Program Nature: Dual Major Programme (Education with School Stage specialization + opted discipline).
- Recognition: Admission is valid for Central/State Universities and Institutions recognized by NCTE.
- Detailed Criteria: Applicants are advised to refer to the Information Bulletin on the official website for specific academic requirements.
Educational Qualifications
12th Pass or Equivalent (implied for 4-year UG program)
Nationality
Indian
Gender Eligibility
Eligible States
Application Fees
Fee Details
The application fee must be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net-Banking, or UPI. The final date for successful fee transaction is 11 March 2026 (upto 11:50 PM).
Online Payment
Selection Process
Selection Process
The selection for the 4-Year ITEP involves a multi-stage process:
- Entrance Test: National Common Entrance Test (NCET) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
- Medium: Conducted in 13 languages.
- Counseling: Participation in the counseling process of the respective University/Institution.
- Merit List: Based on NCET scores and institutional eligibility.
Selection Stages2
Computer Based Test (CBT)
EliminativeCounselling/Admission Process
EliminativeSalary & Allowances
Additional Information
This notification is for an Entrance Examination (NCET 2026) for academic admission; therefore, salary details are not applicable.
Required Documents
Document Requirements
Essential documents and information required for the online application process:
Total Documents
4
Mandatory
4
Optional
0
categories
3
General Document Requirements
Active Mobile NumberMandatory
Identity ProofMandatory
Scanned Photograph and SignatureMandatory
Valid Email AddressMandatory
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Candidates must follow these instructions for a successful application:
- Apply through Online mode only via the official website.
- Submit only one application; multiple forms will lead to disqualification.
- Ensure the Mobile Number and Email ID provided belong to the candidate or parents.