NTA NCET 2026 Notification: Registration Open, Exam Date, Eligibility & How to Apply

Age Details

There is no upper age limit mentioned for NCET 2026. The minimum age is not specified in the post.

Eligibility Requirements

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed or be appearing for Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board.

Marks Criteria

• General, EWS, and OBC-NCL: minimum aggregate marks as specified in the notification.
• SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender: percentage criteria as specified in the notification.

Other

• There is no upper age limit.
• Final-year Class 12 students may apply, provided they meet the percentage criteria when results are declared.
• Choose domain subjects aligned with the desired ITEP stream (e.g., BA-B.Ed, B.Sc-B.Ed, B.Com-B.Ed).

Important Dates

• Online Application Starts: 12 February 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 10 March 2026 (11:50 PM)
• Last Date to Pay Application Fee: 11 March 2026 (11:50 PM)
• Application Correction Window: 12-14 March 2026
• NCET 2026 Exam Date: 17 April 2026
• Admit Card Release: To be announced (expected early April)

Note: If any date is not fully resolved in the source, the exact date field is left empty and the original text is retained here.

Application Fees

Fee Structure

• General (UR): ₹1200
• OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹1000
• SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ₹650

Note: The fee is non-refundable. Some relaxations may apply as per the official notification.

Additional Instructions

• Refer to the official notification for detailed eligibility and reservation criteria.
• The admit card will be released a few days before the exam on the official site.
• Candidates should use a laptop/desktop for the application process for a smoother experience.
• Check all entered details (name, date of birth, category) carefully; corrections are time-bound and limited.
• No Facebook, Telegram, WhatsApp, or Google Play Store links are required for the application process. Use only official links provided in this post and the NTA/NTA NCET portals.