National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has started the registration process for NCERT Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026 for admission to various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes.Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the entrance exam through the official website cee.ncert.gov.in.As per the official schedule, the last date for NCERT CEE 2026 application form submission is 5th June 2026. The entrance exam will be conducted on June 28 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.NCERT offers admission to several programs through the entrance test, including Bachelor of Education (BED), Master of Education (MED), Integrated Master of Science Education (MSCED), Integrated BED-Med, and Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Technology.Several institutes will participate in the admission process, including Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysore, Nellore, and North East Regional Institute of Education (NERIE) Shillong.
NCERT CEE 2026: Eligibility Details
Eligibility criteria are different for each program.Candidates applying for the Integrated MScEd program must have passed Class 12 with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and Statistics as subjects.Candidates from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) categories should have at least 45% marks.Candidates who have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025 as well as appearing in 2026 are also eligible to apply.Candidates for admission to the 3-year integrated BEd-MEd program must have a postgraduate degree in science, social science, or humanities from a recognized institution with at least 55% marks. SC, ST, and PwD candidates need minimum 50% marks.For the 2-year B.Ed program, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with specialization in Science and Mathematics and/or at least 50% marks in Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, or Engineering and Technology. SC, ST and PwD candidates will get 5% relaxation in marks.Candidates applying for MEd program should also have minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade. Reserve category candidates will get concession as per rules.NCERT has also clarified that there is no restriction on the year of passing of candidates applying for B.Ed., Integrated B.E.D., M.E.D., and M.A. in Educational Technology programs.
Selection process
Admission to various programs will be based on candidate’s performance in NCERT CEE 2026 and qualifying examinations.The entrance exam score will carry 60% weightage, while the marks secured in the qualifying exam will carry 40% weightage in the final merit list.
How to Apply for NCERT CEE 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website at cee.ncert.gov.in
- Click on
NCERT CEE 2026 Registration The link - Complete the registration process.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future use.
Direct link HereCandidates are advised to read the detailed information bulletin before submitting the application form.
