NCET 2026 Application Date: Apply Online Soon

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the application form for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) soon. This entrance test is for admission to the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP). Along with the application form, NTA will share important details like dates, how to apply, fees, who can apply, and the exam pattern.

NCET 2026 Application Date

Based on previous years' trends, students can expect the NCET application forms to be released around the third to last week of February 2026 . Last year, the application form was available from February 20, 2025. The official website will provide the exact dates when the application opens.

Past Application Dates

Looking at the past three years helps us guess when the application might start. The table below shows the dates when the NCET application forms were released in previous years.

How to Apply for NCET 2026

The application process for NCET 2026 has a few main steps. Students need to complete all of them to apply.

Step 1: Registration

First, visit the official NCET website. You will need to register by giving your basic details like name and contact information. After you finish registering, you will get an application ID and a password. Keep these safe.

Step 2: Filling the Application Form

Next, use your application ID and password to log in to the website. Here, you will fill out the complete NCET application form. It is very important to enter correct and true information. If you make mistakes, your application might be rejected.

Step 3: Pay the Application Fee

The final step is to pay the application fee. This payment confirms your application. You can use online methods like credit cards, debit cards, or net banking to pay the fee. Once the payment is successful, your application is complete.

Students applying will need to give details about themselves, their mobile number, email, choices of test papers, and the program they want to join.