- By Swati Kumar
- Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:26 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
NTA NCET Registration 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online application process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) for the academic session 2026. The deadline is March 10, 2026. Candidates must submit their applications before the last date to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.
NCET is a national-level exam for admission to four-year ITEP courses for colleges/ universities across India. The exam is expected to be held on April 17, 2026.
NTA NCET Registration 2026: Steps To Apply
The given steps will guide candidates to complete their online application form.
Step 1: Go to the official website at nta.ac.in and exams.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the “NTA NCET 2026 Registration” link.
Step 3: Enter your basic details to create your login credentials.
Step 4: Using the above credentials, fill in the application form with personal and academic details.
Step 5: Pay the application fee in online mode.
Step 6: Submit the form after cross-checking all details thoroughly.
NTA NCET 2026: Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee through online payment modes such as debit/credit card or net banking before the deadline. The details of the application fee for all categories are as follows:
Category | Application Fee (Rs) |
General Category | Rs 1,200 |
Other Backwards Classes (OBC) - Non Creamy Layer (NCL), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories | Rs 1,000 |
NTA NCET is likely to be held on April 17, 2026, in CBT mode. The exam will be available in 13 different languages, such as Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The ITEP is structured as a dual major programme, with one focus on education and another in a chosen discipline.
