NCET/ITEP 2026
National Common Entrance Test (NCET) is conducted by NTA for admission to the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) at central, state, deemed, and private universities. ITEP is a revolutionary NEP 2020 programme that will become the only route to school teaching from 2030.
Why ITEP is Important
Mandatory by 2030: After 2030, only ITEP graduates will be eligible for teaching positions in schools. The traditional BA + BEd (5 years) route will be phased out.
Cost Saving: Instead of BA (3 years) + BEd (2 years), ITEP combines both in 4 years at central university fees of Rs.5,000-50,000 total.
NCET 2026 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 2026 |
| Exam Date | April 2026 |
| Result | May 2026 |
Eligibility
Class 12 pass (or appearing) with minimum 50% marks. Subject combination: B.A.B.Ed for Arts students, B.Sc.B.Ed for Science students.