NCET (National Common Entrance Test)

The National Recruitment Agency Common Eligibility Test (NRA CET) is a screening test that will be administered by the newly recognised NRA. 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), a Statutory Body of the Government of India under the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.

Qualifying in NCET is a mandatory requirement for seeking admission to 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in selected Central/State Universities/Institutions including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges for the Academic Session. National Common Entrance Test or NCET is the entrance examination for admission to B.A. B.Ed., B.Com. - B.Ed. and B.Sc. - B.Ed.

NCET 2023 Exam Highlights

Eligibility Criteria for NCET 2023

1. Candidates who have successfully passed the final examination of the 10+2 system from a recognized Central/State Board are eligible to apply.

2. The candidate must be an Indian citizen.

3. The candidate must have completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks.

4. There is no upper age limit for appearing in NCET 2023.

NCET Registration 2023

To register for this significant National Common Entrance Test 2023 examination, check these steps-

1. Go to the authorized web portal of the NCET 2023 Click on register.

2. Read the instructions provided by the NTA on the registration page.

3. Check the checkbox and click on Proceed.

4. Now, enter details, such as Name (applicant, father, mother), DOB, Gender, Nationality, Identity type, Identity number, Address, email address, and mobile number, to register. After this, make a password and select the security question and answer.

5. Enter the security pin and submit.

Important Dates

Application Fee

1. The applicants from the unreserved category are required to pay the fee of Rs 1200, whereas Rs 1000 applies to OBC)- (NCL)/ EWS category candidates.

2. The candidates from SC/ST/PwBD/ Third gender category will have to pay Rs 650.

NCET Benefits 2023

NCET Test 2023 has several benefits for aspiring teachers.

1. Firstly, it will save one year by finishing the course in 4 years rather than the customary 5 years required in the present B.A. B.Ed. plan.

2. Secondly, it will ensure that teachers are well-prepared for the four stages of the new school structure, as it covers all the required topics in the syllabus.

3. Thirdly, it will ensure a level playing field for all candidates, as it will be a single nationwide entrance test.