The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially initiated the registration process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026 for the upcoming academic year. Eligible candidates are required to visit the official portal to fill out the NTA NCET 2026 application form. The entire application process is being conducted online. The last date to complete the NTA NCET 2026 registration is March 10, 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their forms well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
The NTA will organise the NCET 2026 examination for admission into four-year ITEP programmes offered by colleges and universities across the country. As per the tentative schedule, the NCET 2026 examination is expected to be held on April 17.
NCET 2026 Registration Fee
Candidates can make the payment of the examination fee through debit card, credit card, or net banking before the closing date. The application fee details are as follows:
The NCET 2026 fee for general category candidates is INR 1,200. Students belonging to the Other Backwards Classes (OBC) – Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) categories are required to pay INR 1,000.
Steps to Apply for NTA NCET 2026 Registration
Candidates must follow the steps given below to complete the NTA NCET 2026 application process:
- Visit the official websites — nta.ac.in and exams.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link for the NTA NCET 2026 registration form
- Complete the registration process by entering the required details
- Fill in the NCET 2026 application form with personal and academic information
- Pay the NTA NCET 2026 application fee through online mode
- Carefully review all the entered information and submit the application form