NCET 2025: National Common Entrance Test Details, Eligibility, and Application Process
The National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2025 is a national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). This exam is mandatory for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programmed (ITEP) in selected Central/State Universities, IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges for the academic session 2025-2026. Here’s everything you need to know about NCET 2025.
NCET 2025: Overview and Important Dates
- Exam Name: National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2025
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Date: 29th April 2025 (Tuesday)
- Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Medium of Exam: 13 Languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)
- Application Mode: Online
Important Dates:
- Starting Date of Online Application: 20th February 2025
- Last Date of Online Application: 31st March 2025 (Up to 09:00 PM)
- Admit Card Release: 3-4 days before the exam
- Result Declaration: To be announced
Eligibility Criteria for NCET 2025
- Age Limit: No age limit for appearing in NCET 2025. However, candidates must meet the age criteria (if any) of the respective university/institution.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent or are appearing in 2025 are eligible to apply.
How to Apply for NCET 2025?
- Visit the official NTA NCET portal.
- Click on the “Online Application Form” link.
- Fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online (General: ₹1200, OBC/EWS: ₹1000, SC/ST/PwBD: ₹650).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
NCET 2025 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Exam Pattern:
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 180 minutes per shift
- Shifts: Shift 1 (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | Shift 2 (03:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
- Total Questions: 181 MCQs (160 to be attempted)
Sections:
- Language: 2 languages to be chosen (20 questions each).
- Domain-Specific Subjects: 3 subjects to be chosen (25 questions each).
- General Test: 25 questions (mandatory).
- Teaching Aptitude: 20 questions (mandatory).
Syllabus:
- Language: Reading Comprehension, Literary Aptitude, Vocabulary.
- Domain Subjects: As per NTA website.
- General Test: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, Numerical Ability.
- Teaching Aptitude: Topics related to teaching various subjects.
NCET 2025 Exam Centers in Assam
- Dibrugarh
- Guwahati
- Jorhat
NCET 2025: Institutions Offering ITEP in Assam
- Tyagbir Hem Baruah College, Sonitpur:
- Courses: B.Sc.-B.Ed. | B.A.-B.Ed.
- Seats: 50 each
- North Lakhimpur College, Lakhimpur:
- Courses: B.Sc.-B.Ed. | B.A.-B.Ed.
- Seats: 50 each
- Chaiduar College, Biswanath:
- Courses: B.Sc.-B.Ed. | B.A.-B.Ed.
- Seats: 50 each
- Bahona College, Jorhat:
- Courses: B.Sc.-B.Ed. | B.A.-B.Ed.
- Seats: 50 each
Important Links for National Common Entrance Test
| Online Application Form |
Click Here |
| Last Date Extension | Click Here |
| Information Brochure |
Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website |
Click Here |
Conclusion
The NCET 2025 is a gateway to a rewarding career in teaching through the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). Aspiring candidates must stay updated with the official NTA website for the latest notifications and prepare diligently to secure admission to prestigious institutions.
For more details, visit the official website: NTA NCET.
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