The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2025. This exam is for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP).
Aspiring candidates can now apply until March 31, 2025. The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on April 29, 2025.
New Registration Deadline and Fee Payment Details
New registration deadline: March 31, 2025
Previous deadline: March 16, 2025
Last date for fee payment: March 31, 2025, until 11:50 PM
Payment modes: Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI
The extension comes after multiple requests from students and institutions due to ongoing CBSE and other board exams.
Exam Details and Participating Institutions
NCET 2025 is for admission to the 4-Year ITEP in:
- Central and State Universities
- IITs and NITs
- Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs)
- Government Colleges
The exam will be conducted in 178 cities across India in 13 different languages.
NCET 2025 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Mode of Exam:
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Syllabus Breakdown
General Test:
General Knowledge
Current Affairs
General Mental Ability
Numerical Ability
Quantitative Reasoning
Logical & Analytical Reasoning
Environmental Literacy
Teaching Aptitude:
Science
Arts
Mathematics
Performing Arts
Languages
Language Skills:
Reading Comprehension
Literary Aptitude
Vocabulary
What is the 4-Year ITEP?
The Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) is a dual-major course designed for aspiring teachers. It includes:
- Education with School-Specific Stage Specialization
- A Major in an Opted Discipline
This program is part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to improve teacher training in India.
Conclusion
With the extended registration deadline, candidates have more time to apply. The NCET 2025 is a key opportunity for those looking to build a career in teaching.
Interested students should complete their application before March 31, 2025, and prepare well for the exam.
