At a Glance
- Application Start Date
- 12 February 2026
- Application Last Date
- 10 March 2026
- Exam City Released
- 9 April 2026
Quick Summary
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Exam City Intimation for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026. Check your exam center location at examinationservices.nic.in.
National Testing Agency (NTA) is an Indian central agency established by the Ministry of Education to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions. Its official portal for the NCET exam is exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/.
NTA NCET 2026 – Overview
NTA National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026 exam city details have been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). Candidates who applied for the entrance test can now check their allotted exam city starting 09 April 2026 at examinationservices.nic.in. The entrance examination is scheduled to be held on 17 April 2026 for selection into various Central/State Universities, IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges.
In NCET 2025, the examination was conducted across various centers nationwide — the 2026 cycle continues the mission of streamlining teacher education through a centralized entrance portal.
| Row | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026 |
| Course Name | 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) |
| Exam City Status | Released on 09 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Status | Available Soon |
| Exam Date | 17 April 2026 |
| Official Portal | exams.nta.nic.in |
Source: Official NTA NCET 2026 Exam City Notice, NTA, 09 April 2026.
NTA NCET 2026 – Important Dates & Full Schedule
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Started | 12 February 2026 | Completed |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 March 2026 | Completed |
| Exam City Information Released | 09 April 2026 | Released |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam | Upcoming |
| NCET 2026 Exam Date | 17 April 2026 | Confirmed |
NTA NCET 2026 – Admission & Eligibility
| Exam Stage | Eligibility Details |
|---|---|
| Academic Requirement | Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the 10+2 Intermediate Exam from any recognized board in India. |
| Age Limit | There is no age limit for appearing in the National Common Entrance Test NCET 2026. |
NTA NCET 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1200/- |
| EWS / OBC | ₹1000/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹650/- |
How to Check NTA NCET 2026 Exam City – Step by Step
- Visit Portal: Go to the official NTA NCET login page at examinationservices.nic.in.
- Login: Enter your application number and password/date of birth.
- View Dashboard: Locate the link for "Check Exam City Intimation" on your student dashboard.
- Check Details: View your allotted examination city, date, and shift timings.
- Note: Please remember that this is not the Admit Card. The hall ticket will be issued separately.
Exam Date: 17 April 2026 | City Released: 09 April 2026
NTA NCET 2026 – Official Links & Information
| Resource | Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Check Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Download NCET 2026 Notification | Click Here |
| Download University Wise Course List | Click Here |
| Official Website | nta.ac.in |