At a Glance
- Post Name
- National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026
- Exam / Result Date
- 4 June 2026
- Conducting Body
- National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
- Eligibility
- Class 12 Pass (10+2) from any recognised board
Quick Summary
NTA NCET 2026 result declared on 4 June 2026. Download your scorecard at cnr.nic.in. 73,608 candidates appeared; qualifying marks are 50% (General) and 45% (Reserved). University-wise counselling for 22,950 ITEP seats expected from June–July 2026.
NCET 2026 – Result Overview
The NTA NCET 2026 result is live — and university counselling portals are expected to open from late June–July 2026, leaving qualified candidates limited time to register at their chosen institutions. National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026 scorecard on 4 June 2026, approximately 48 days after the examination conducted on 17–18 April 2026. A total of 73,608 candidates appeared in the computer-based test, competing for approximately 22,950 seats in the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) across 285 participating institutions — including 5 IITs, 5 NITs, Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs), Central Universities, State Universities, and Government Colleges across India. Qualifying marks are 50% for General category and 45% for reserved categories. Candidates must download their scorecard immediately at cnr.nic.in — it is the single document required to register for counselling at each university's portal.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) |
| Examination Dates | 17–18 April 2026 (Computer Based Test) |
| Result Declaration Date | 4 June 2026 |
| Result Status | Declared |
| Total Candidates Appeared | 73,608 |
| Total Registrations | 92,776 |
| Total ITEP Seats | Approximately 22,950 seats across 285 participating institutions |
| Qualifying Marks | 50% (General / EWS / OBC) | 45% (SC / ST / PH) |
| Result Download Portal | cnr.nic.in/Results26/ |
| Answer Key Released | 28 April 2026 |
| Programme | 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) — B.A. B.Ed / B.Sc B.Ed / B.Com B.Ed |
| Counselling | University-wise (not centralised); expected June–July 2026 |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/ |
Source: NTA NCET 2026 Official Notification, National Testing Agency, declared 4 June 2026. Visit Official NCET Portal
NCET 2026 – Important Dates & Exam Schedule
The complete NCET 2026 lifecycle ran from February to June 2026. All dates below are confirmed from the official NTA timeline; no date was announced as TBA.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application Begin | 12 February 2026 | Closed |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 March 2026 | Closed |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 11 March 2026 | Closed |
| Application Correction Window | 12–14 March 2026 | Closed |
| Exam City Intimation | 9 April 2026 | Released |
| Admit Card Available | 13 April 2026 | Released |
| NCET 2026 Examination | 17–18 April 2026 | Conducted |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 28 April 2026 | Released |
| Answer Key Objection & Challenge Window | After 28 April 2026 | Closed |
| Final Answer Key Released | Before 4 June 2026 | Released |
| NCET 2026 Result Declared | 4 June 2026 | Declared |
| University-wise Counselling (Admission) | June–July 2026 (expected; each university sets its own dates) | Upcoming |
Source: NTA NCET 2026 Official Notification & Result Notice. Download Official Notification PDF
NCET 2026 – Admission Seats & Programme Details
NCET 2026 enables admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) — a dual-major degree combining a discipline-specific bachelor's programme with B.Ed, offered in three variants: B.A. B.Ed, B.Sc B.Ed, and B.Com B.Ed. A total of approximately 22,950 ITEP seats are available across 285 participating institutions. The table below shows the programme structure and the types of institutions accepting NCET scores; institution-specific seat counts are available in the official University Wise Course List at exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/.
| Programme | Duration | Degree Awarded | Institution Types Offering It |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITEP – Arts stream | 4 Years | B.A. B.Ed | Central Universities, State Universities, IITs, NITs, RIEs, Govt. Colleges |
| ITEP – Science stream | 4 Years | B.Sc B.Ed | Central Universities, State Universities, IITs, NITs, RIEs, Govt. Colleges |
| ITEP – Commerce stream | 4 Years | B.Com B.Ed | Central Universities, State Universities, Govt. Colleges |
| Institution Type | Count Participating | Notable Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) | 5 | IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bhubaneshwar |
| National Institutes of Technology (NITs) | 5 | NIT Jalandhar (Dr. B R Ambedkar NIT) |
| Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs) | 4 | RIEs under NCERT |
| Central Universities | Multiple | AMU, IGNOU, Central University of Haryana, Kashmir, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu |
| State Universities & Govt. Colleges | 200+ | MDU, GBU, Guru Nanak Dev University, Pondicherry University, Rajiv Gandhi University |
| Total Participating Institutions | 285 (approx., as updated March 2026) | Full list at exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/ |
| NCET Participating Institution (as listed in notification) |
|---|
| Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) |
| Central University of Haryana |
| Central University of Kashmir |
| Central University of Kerala |
| Central University of Rajasthan |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu |
| Chaudhary Devi Lal University |
| Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) |
| Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Lidhran Bidhipur |
| Dr. B R Ambedkar University, Etcherla Main Road Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya |
| Gautam Buddha University |
| Government College of Education, Chandigarh |
| Government Degree College, Mancherial, Telangana |
| Guru Nanak Dev University |
| Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal |
| Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneshwar |
| Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Bundelkhand University |
| Kiang Nangbah Government College, Meghalaya |
| Kumaun University |
| Maharaja Purna Chandra Autonomous College, Odisha |
| Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya |
| Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Rajaula, Madhya Pradesh |
| Mata Sundri College for Women |
| Maulana Azad National Urdu University |
| National Sanskrit University |
| Rajiv Gandhi University |
| Pondicherry University |
| Dr. B R Ambedkar University Delhi |
Source: NTA NCET 2026 Official Notification & University Wise Course List. For the complete list of all 285 participating institutions with seat matrices, download the University Wise Course List PDF or visit exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/.
NCET 2026 – Eligibility Criteria & Application Fee
NCET 2026 was open to candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 (10+2) from any recognised board in India, with no upper age limit. The application fee varied by category as shown below. Admission decisions rest with individual participating universities and are based on NCET scorecard ranking alongside each university's own cut-off.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹1,200 |
| EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / PH (PwBD) / Third Gender | ₹650 |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) or E-Challan (Offline) |
How to Check NCET 2026 Result – Step by Step
The NCET 2026 scorecard is available on the NTA result portal at cnr.nic.in. NTA does not send the scorecard by email or post — every candidate must download it directly. Keep your application number and date of birth or password ready before visiting the portal.
- Visit the NCET 2026 Result Portal: Open cnr.nic.in/Results26/ScoreV2/ in your browser. Alternatively, access the result link from the official NTA NCET website at exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/.
- Enter Your Login Credentials: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password as set during registration). Ensure there are no spaces or formatting errors in the application number.
- Click Submit and View Your Scorecard: After successful login, your NCET 2026 scorecard will appear on screen. Verify all details carefully — name, application number, roll number, subject marks, total score, qualifying status (Qualified / Not Qualified), and percentile.
- Check Your Qualifying Status: Confirm whether your score meets the qualifying threshold — 50% or above for General/EWS/OBC category and 45% or above for SC/ST/PH candidates. A "Qualified" status on the scorecard is required for counselling registration at participating institutions.
- Download the NCET 2026 Scorecard as PDF: Click the Download or Print button on the result page. Save the PDF to your device and take at least two printed copies. NTA will NOT re-evaluate or re-issue scorecards once declared; no re-checking request is accepted.
- Save Scorecard for Counselling Registration: The downloaded NCET 2026 scorecard must be submitted at the time of counselling registration at each participating university you apply to. NTA does NOT conduct any centralised counselling — candidates must visit each chosen university's portal separately with this scorecard.
Result Declared: 4 June 2026 | Exam Conducted: 17–18 April 2026
NCET 2026 – What Happens After the Result
NTA's role ends with the declaration of the NCET 2026 result and scorecard. The admission process from this point is entirely managed by the participating institutions individually. There is no single centralised NTA counselling portal for NCET — unlike JEE or NEET, the NTA does not allot seats. Qualified candidates must proactively register for counselling at each university they wish to apply to.
| Stage | Activity | Who Conducts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Download NCET 2026 scorecard from cnr.nic.in | Candidate (self) |
| 2 | Identify preferred participating universities and check each university's NCET cut-off and seat availability | Candidate (self), using university websites |
| 3 | Register for counselling on each university's official portal (separate registration per university); expected from last week of June 2026 | Each participating university (independently) |
| 4 | University-level merit list / seat allotment based on NCET score, subject preferences, and seats available | Each participating university |
| 5 | Document Verification: NCET scorecard, Class 12 marksheet, category certificate (if applicable), domicile/transfer certificate, passport-size photographs | Each participating university (on-campus) |
| 6 | Fee Payment and Final Admission: Pay admission fees as per university fee structure to confirm seat | Candidate at each participating university |
NCET 2026 – What Qualified Candidates Should Know
The NCET 2026 scorecard contains your subject-wise marks, total score, percentile, and qualifying status. The qualifying marks are 50% for General / EWS / OBC candidates and 45% for SC / ST / PH candidates — set by NTA as the baseline threshold. A score above these marks confirms NCET eligibility; it does not, however, guarantee a seat at any specific institution. NTA shares the score data directly with all 285 participating institutions; candidates do not need to separately "submit" their score to universities — only their scorecard copy is needed at the time of counselling.
The counselling process is fragmented across institutions — each of the 285 NCET-participating colleges releases its own schedule, application form, and merit list. There is no combined portal or centralised choice-filling system. Candidates should visit the official website of every institution they are interested in and apply separately, typically by the last week of June 2026 or early July 2026. Documents required at counselling include the NCET 2026 scorecard, Class 12 marksheet (original + attested copies), category certificate for reserved-category candidates (non-creamy layer certificate for OBC), domicile or transfer certificate, and recent passport-size photographs.
Among the 285 NCET 2026 participating institutions, the Northern Regional Committee institutions account for the largest seat allocation — approximately 8,050 ITEP seats across 83 institutions in states including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bhubaneshwar, and the participating NITs offer ITEP programmes in Science and Engineering-aligned streams; competition at these premier institutions will be considerably tighter than the overall 3.2:1 ratio, given their prestige and limited intake. Candidates targeting IIT or NIT ITEP programmes should note that both their NCET rank and their Class 12 subject combination will be scrutinised at document verification.
NCET 2026 – Official Links & Notices
All official NCET 2026 documents — result, answer key, admit card, notification, and syllabus — are hosted on NIC and NTA government domains. No document hosted on any other domain is official.
| Document / Link | Official URL |
|---|---|
| Download NCET 2026 Result / Scorecard | cnr.nic.in |
| Download NCET 2026 Final Answer Key | examinationservices.nic.in |
| Download Answer Key Notice (PDF) | cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (PDF) |
| Download NCET 2026 Admit Card (for reference) | examinationservices.nic.in |
| Check Exam City Details (for reference) | examinationservices.nic.in |
| NCET 2026 Online Application (Closed) | examinationservices.nic.in (Closed) |
| Download Official NCET 2026 Notification (PDF) | cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (PDF) |
| Download NCET 2026 Syllabus | exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/ |
| Download University Wise Course List (PDF) | cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (PDF) |
| NCET 2026 Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/ |
