NCET 2025 – National Common Entrance Test, Online Apply
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification of National Common Entrance Test [NCET] 2025. This year NCET 2025 will be conducted on 29th April 2025 (Tuesday). This article will guide all aspirants to know all details of NCET.
National Common Entrance Test (NCET) is a national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Qualifying in NCET is a mandatory requirement for seeking admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in selected Central/ State Universities/ Institutions including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges for the Academic Session 2025-2026.
As per National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, "The 4-year integrated B.Ed. will be a dual-major holistic bachelor’s degree, in Education as well as a specialized subject (such as language, history, music, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, economics, art, physical education, etc.)."
NCET Exam Details
- Name of exam: National Common Entrance Test [NCET] 2025
- Name of organization: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Type of exam: Entrance exam
- Date of exam: 29th April 2025 (Tuesday)
- Mode of exam: Online Mode (Computer-Based Test)
- Type of questions: Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions
- Medium of exam: 13 languages
- Type of course: 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)
- Academic Session: 2025-2026
- Mode of application: Online
Eligibility Criteria of NCET Exam
- Age Limit: No age limit. However, candidates must fulfill the age criteria of the university they are applying to.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates who have passed or are appearing for the Class 12/equivalent exam in 2025 can apply.
Examination Fee of NCET 2025
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹ 1200/- |
| OBC (NCL)/ EWS | ₹ 1000/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third gender | ₹ 650/- |
How to Apply for NCET Exam?
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on Online Application Form link.
- A new webpage will open.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit.
- Print the submitted application form.
Important Dates of NCET 2025 Exam
- Starting date: 20th February 2025
- Last date: 16th March 2025 (Up to 11:30 P.M.)
- Admit cards issue: 03/04 days before exam
- Exam date: 29th April 2025 (Tuesday)
- Result declaration: To be announced later
Important Web-Links of NCET
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Section | Subjects/Tests | Questions to be Attempted |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Two language papers | 20 per paper |
| Section 2 | Three domain subjects | 25 per subject |
| Section 3 | General Test | 25 |
| Section 4 | Teaching Aptitude | 20 |
Institutions in Assam Offering ITEP
| Name & Address | Course | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Tyagbir Hem Baruah College, Sonitpur | B.Sc.-B.Ed., B.A.-B.Ed. | 50+50 |
| North Lakhimpur College | B.Sc.-B.Ed., B.A.-B.Ed. | 50+50 |
| Chaiduar College, Gohpur | B.Sc.-B.Ed., B.A.-B.Ed. | 50+50 |
| Bahona College, Jorhat | B.Sc.-B.Ed., B.A.-B.Ed. | 50+50 |