The National Common Entrance Test (NCET) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in top institutions like IITs and NITs.

Can I apply for NCET 2026 if I am appearing in my 12th board exams?

Yes, students appearing for their 10+2 or equivalent exams in 2026 are fully eligible to apply.

Is there any negative marking in the NCET 2026 exam?

Yes, the exam usually follows a marking scheme of +4 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect answers. Candidates are advised to check the Information Bulletin for the final confirmed pattern.

In how many languages will the NCET exam be conducted?

he exam will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

NTA NCET Online Form 2026

Post Date: February 12, 2026 7:48 pm

National Testing Agency (NTA)

NTA NCET Online Form 2026 – Active

National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification and started the online application process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026. This national-level entrance exam is conducted for admission into the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic session 2026-27.

Important Dates

Online Apply Start Date : 12 February 2026
Last Date for Apply Online : 10 March 2026
Last Date Online Payment : 11 March 2026
Correction Date : 12-14 March 2026
NCET Exam Date : 17 April 2026
Admit Card Available : Before Exam
Result Declared Date : Will Be Updated Here Soon

Application Fee

General : ₹ 1200/-
EWS, OBC : ₹ 1000/-
SC, ST, PH : ₹ 650/-

Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

Eligibility Criteria

Passed / Appearing 10+2 Intermediate Exam in Any Recognized Board in India.

How To Apply Online

Visit the official NTA NCET portal: exams.nta.ac.in/NCET/.
Click on the "Registration for NCET-2026" link.
Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number to generate your Application Number and Password.
Log in and fill out the complete application form, including personal details, academic qualifications, and choice of examination cities.
Select the preferred Universities and ITEP programs you wish to apply for.
Upload scanned copies of your recent Photograph, Signature, and Category Certificate (if applicable).
Pay the required application fee online.
Submit the form and download the Confirmation Page for future reference.

SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS

Apply Online Link	Click Here
Check Official Notification	Click Here
Download Information Bulletin	Click Here
NCET Official Website	Click Here

Important Questions

Question: What is NCET?	Answer: The National Common Entrance Test (NCET) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in top institutions like IITs and NITs.
Question: Can I apply for NCET 2026 if I am appearing in my 12th board exams?	Answer: Yes, students appearing for their 10+2 or equivalent exams in 2026 are fully eligible to apply.
Question: Is there any negative marking in the NCET 2026 exam?	Answer: Yes, the exam usually follows a marking scheme of +4 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect answers. Candidates are advised to check the Information Bulletin for the final confirmed pattern.
Question: In how many languages will the NCET exam be conducted?	Answer: he exam will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

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