The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced NCET admissions for the academic session 2026–2027 to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), such as BSc BEd, BA BEd, or BCom BEd, at Central and State universities and institutions like IITs, NITs, and RIEs.

The NCET 2026 application form was released online on February 12, 2026, on the official website. For interested candidates, an important step is filling out the registration form prior to satisfying the NCET eligibility criteria 2026. Before applying, applicants are advised to keep the documents required for the NCET 2026 application form ready in advance to avoid last-minute errors, delays, or rejection of the application.

Generally, candidates need to have valid identity proof, recent passport-size photographs, scanned signatures, educational certificates, and other supporting documents. Candidates need to ensure that all details in the required documents match the information entered in the application form, as this is crucial for successful submission and future verification during counselling or admission.

Candidates belonging to reserved or PwD categories must pay special attention to uploading valid and updated certificates as per the prescribed guidelines.

This SciAstra blog will provide complete insight into the documents required for the NCET 2026 application form, along with helpful tips and important instructions to ensure a hassle-free registration experience.

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NCET 2026 Application Form Released; Apply Here

NCET 2026 Registration Dates

Since the exam official notification has been released, check out the complete NCET 2026 exam dates from here:

NCET 2026 Registration Dates

NCET 2026 Application Starts

February 12, 2026

NCET 2026 Application Ends

March 10, 2026

Last Date to Submit the NCET 2026 Application Fee

March 11, 2026

NCET 2026 Admit Card

To be announced

NCET 2026 Application Correction Window

March 12, 2026, to March 14, 2026

NCET 2026 Exam Date

April 17, 2026

NCET 2026 Answer Key

To be announced

What is the last date to fill NCET 2026 application form?

The last date to fill out the NCET Registration Form 2026 will be March 10 2026. If the exam officials encounter fewer registrations, they might increase the NCET 2026 application deadline. As per the previous year's trends, the application form deadline is extended for 3-5 days. Interested applicants are advised to fill out the form well in advance to have a hassle-free admission process.

Also Read: NCET 2026 Exam Pattern

NCET Eligibility Criteria 2026

The NCET 2026 eligibility criteria are primarily based on educational qualification, age, and institutions’ specific requirements. It is important for the aspirants to understand that those who have completed or are appearing in Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board are generally eligible to sit for the exam.

  • For a candidate to appear in NCET 2026, they must have passed Class 12 or equivalent or be appearing for their Class 12 boards in 2026.

  • Also, candidates must have completed their Class 12 from a recognised Central or State Board.

What are the minimum marks or percentage required to appear in NCET 2026?

Aspiring students need to note that there is no minimum mark or percentage criterion in the qualifying exam to apply for NCET 2026. However, candidates are advised to check in advance the minimum marks or percentage requirements of the university or institute they want to apply to for admission through NCET 2026.

List of Documents Required to Fill NCET 2026 Application Form

It is important for the candidates to know what documents are required to fill out the NCET 2026 Application Form. Here is the list of the updated documents that candidates need while filling out the NCET 2026 application form:

1. Recent Passport-Size Photograph

  • A candidate needs to provide a clear, recent colour photograph.

  • It is preferred that the photo be taken against a light or white background.

  • It is important for the candidates to note that their faces must be clearly visible without any shadows.

  • Please avoid wearing caps, sunglasses, or masks.

Also Read: How to Fill NCET 2026 Application Form

2. Scanned Signature of the Candidate

  • The signature should be done using a black or blue ink pen on white paper.

  • It must match the candidate’s signature used in official records.

  • Ensure the signature is neat and clearly visible.

3. Class 10 Marksheet or Certificate

  • Used for date of birth verification.

  • Candidates must enter details exactly as mentioned in the Class 10 certificate.

  • A scanned copy may be required for reference or upload (if asked).

4. Class 12 Marksheet / Appearing Certificate

  • Candidates who have passed Class 12 must keep their marksheet ready.

  • Those appearing in 2026 may need to upload a self-declaration or select the “appearing” option in the form.

  • Ensure subject details are accurate.

5. Valid Photo Identity Proof

Candidates need to keep any one of the following ID proofs ready:

  • Aadhaar Card

  • School ID Card

  • Passport

  • Voter ID

  • PAN Card

  • Driving Licence

The details entered in the application form must match the ID proof exactly.

6. Category Certificate (If Applicable)

Applicable for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, or EWS categories.

  • The certificate must be issued by a competent authority.

  • OBC candidates must ensure the certificate clearly mentions Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) status.

  • Certificates should be valid as per the guidelines mentioned in the NCET 2026 notification.

7. PwD Certificate (If Applicable)

  • Candidates applying under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category must upload a valid disability certificate.

  • The certificate should mention the percentage of disability as per government norms.

8. Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking Details

Although not a document, candidates must keep payment details ready for online fee payment, such as:

  • Debit Card

  • Credit Card

  • Net Banking

  • UPI (if enabled)

NCET 2026 Documents Required: Size and Dimensions

Based on the document requirements, here is a table of the specifications for the photograph, signature, and caste certificate.

Document

File Size

Format

Photograph

10 KB to 200 KB

JPEG/JPG

Signature

10 KB to 100 KB

JPEG/JPG

Scanned copy of Identity Proof

10 KB to 200 KB

JPEG/JPG

Scanned copy of Disability/UDID certificate

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

How to Upload NCET 2026 Documents: Step-by-Step Details

Once candidates have filled in all the details requested by the exam authorities—such as personal information, educational details, chosen courses, and preferred examination city—the next step is to upload the required NCET 2026 documents in the application form. Conducted by the National Testing Agency, the process must be completed carefully to avoid errors.

Here is the step-by-step procedure for uploading the documents:

Step 1: Visit the Official NCET Website

First, candidates must visit the official website and log in to their registered account by clicking on the “NCET 2026 Registration/Login” link using their application number and password. The examination is conducted by the National Testing Agency.

Registration Link: https://exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/

Step 2: Open the Document Upload Section

After entering your personal and academic details, move to the Upload Documents section. You will see fields for uploading the photograph, signature, certificates, and other required documents.

Step 3: Prepare Documents as per Specifications

Before uploading, ensure that the document size and dimensions match those specified by NTA and the exam authorities.

  • Photograph: Passport-size, white background, JPG/JPEG format

  • Signature: Clear scanned signature, JPG/JPEG format

  • Certificates: PDF/JPG format

Step 4: Upload Each Document

Click on “Choose File” and select the correct file from the computer you are using to fill out the application form. After selecting the file, preview the uploaded document to ensure it is clear and accurate. Then click on the upload option and save it.

Repeat the same process for all other required documents.

What After NCET 2026 Application Process?

After completing the NCET 2026 application process, candidates must focus on the next important stages of the admission cycle. The events following registration include the NCET 2026 application correction window, admit card release, the examination, NCET 2026 results, and the counselling process for admissions, conducted by the National Testing Agency.

Candidates who have successfully registered but made mistakes while filling out the application form will get an opportunity to edit the incorrect details. The NCET 2026 application correction window will open on March 12, 2026, and applicants will have a two-day correction period. The last date to make corrections will be March 14, 2026.

Keeping track of official notifications, preparing documents in advance, and staying updated with counselling schedules will help candidates ensure a smooth and successful NCET 2026 admission process.

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