NCET 2027 Exam: Dates, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern & PYQs
The NCET 2027 exam (National Common Entrance Test) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) at NCTE-recognised universities, IITs, NITs and RIEs across India. Based on the pattern followed in previous cycles, the exam is expected to be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode with the official notification likely to be released by NTA at exams.nta.nic.in/ncet. This page covers everything confirmed so far for NCET 2027, alongside the confirmed NCET 2026 data for reference until the new bulletin is out.
NCET 2027 Exam: Overview
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Common Entrance Test (NCET) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/ncet |
| Courses Offered | 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) — BA B.Ed, B.Sc B.Ed, B.Com B.Ed and related combinations |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT), Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Total Marks | 640 (based on NCET 2026 pattern) |
| Number of Papers | 7 papers — Language 1, Language 2, Teaching Aptitude, General Test, and 3 Domain-Specific Subjects |
| NCET 2027 Notification | Expected in Feburary 2027 |
NCET 2027 Important Dates
NTA is yet to announce the official NCET 2027 schedule. The tentative timeline below is projected from the NCET 2026 cycle and will be updated the moment the notification is out.
| Event | Tentative 2027 Date |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin Release | Expected in Feburary 2027 |
| Registration Starts | Expected in Feburary 2027 |
| Registration Ends | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Exam Date | Expected in April 2027 |
| Provisional Answer Key | To be announced |
| Result Declaration | To be announced |
NCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification | Passed or appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2027 |
| Minimum Marks | Generally 50% in qualifying exam (varies by institute — check the specific university’s requirement) |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit set by NTA; individual institutes may prescribe their own criteria |
NCET 2027 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The exam pattern below reflects the NCET 2026 structure. Sections I and II are candidate’s choice; Sections III and IV are compulsory for every candidate.
| Section | Paper | Questions | To Attempt |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Language 1 | 23 | 20 |
| Language 2 | 23 | 20 | |
| II | Domain Subject 1 | 28 | 25 |
| Domain Subject 2 | 28 | 25 | |
| Domain Subject 3 | 28 | 25 | |
| III | General Test | 25 | 25 |
| IV | Teaching Aptitude | 23 | 20 |
| Total | 181 | 160 | |
| Marking Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| Each correct answer | +4 |
| Each incorrect answer | −1 |
| Unanswered question | 0 |
Use our NCET Rank Predictor to estimate your probable state options once you have your expected score on this 640-mark scale.
NCET 2027 Syllabus (Subject-Wise)
The NCET syllabus is based on the Class 12 NCERT curriculum for all domain subjects and languages. Practice subject-wise with our free MCQ sets, built directly from official exam patterns:
| Subject | Practice MCQs |
|---|---|
| Geography | Practice Now |
| Teaching Aptitude | PYQs |
| Remaining 17 subjects — rolling out; check the Practice Hub for live subjects | |
NCET 2027 Registration — What to Expect
Based on the NCET 2026 process, registration is expected to follow these steps once NTA opens the portal:
- Register with basic personal details on exams.nta.nic.in/ncet to receive an Application Number
- Log in and complete the full application: academic details, university/subject preferences, and up to 4 preferred exam cities
- Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online and download the confirmation page
Exact 2027 fee slabs will be updated here once released.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will NCET 2027 be held?
NTA has not yet announced the exact NCET 2027 exam date. This page will be updated as soon as the official notification is released at exams.nta.nic.in/ncet.
What is the total marks for NCET 2027?
Based on the NCET 2026 pattern, the exam carries a maximum of 640 marks across 160 questions to be attempted, with +4 for each correct answer and −1 for each incorrect answer.
How many subjects can I choose in NCET?
Candidates choose 2 languages for Section I and 3 domain-specific subjects for Section II. Always verify your chosen combination matches your target ITEP institute’s subject-combination requirement.
Where can I practice NCET previous year questions?
Visit our NCET PYQ Hub for subject-wise previous year papers with detailed explanations.