NCET 2026 admit card released by NTA on April 13, 2026
NTA released the NCET 2026 admit card on April 13, 2026 ; candidates can download it from exams.nta.ac.in by logging in with their registration number and password. Carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
NCET 2026 admit card: how to download
Visit exams.nta.ac.in and click the NCET 2026 admit card link. Log in with your registration number and password, download the PDF and print it on A4-size paper.
Check your name, roll number, and exam centre details on the printed admit card immediately and report discrepancies to the exam authority before the test date.
NCET 2026 admit card: exam pattern and instructions
NCET 2026 is a computer-based test (CBT) for admission to the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) at participating institutes including IITs, NITs and Regional Institutes of Education. The exam has 160 questions worth 640 marks ; each question carries 4 marks .
Duration is 180 minutes . There is negative marking of -1 for every incorrect response. Candidates must have completed registration to be eligible to download the admit card.
Important dates and exam details
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit card released | April 13, 2026 |
| NCET 2026 exam dates | April 17–18, 2026 |
| Exam detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total questions | 160 |
| Total marks | 640 |
| Time allowed | 180 minutes |
| Marks per question | 4 |
| Negative marking | -1 per incorrect response |
| Seat intake (approx.) | more than 5,000 ITEP seats |
Exam-day checklist
Bring the printed admit card on A4-size paper and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, passport or driving licence). Reach the centre well before reporting time and follow the centre instructions. Keep the login credentials handy until after the exam.
If your admit card shows any errors in name, date of birth, or exam centre, contact the test conducting authority immediately through official channels listed on the NTA website.