List of NCET 2026 Domain Subjects and Languages: Complete List, Exam Pattern, Section-Wise Questions

Knowing the pattern of the NCET 2026 is imperative for candidates before starting preparation, as it helps them identify the subjects to focus on to score well. The NCET 2026 will have four sections: Languages, Domain-Specific Subjects, General Test, and Teaching Aptitude. Candidates must select 2 languages out of a total of 38 languages and 3 domain-specific subjects out of 26 subjects. To help candidates get familiar with these options, this SciAstra article provides a list of NCET 2026 Domain Subjects and Languages. Each language paper of NCET contains 23 questions, with 20 mandatory to attempt, while each domain subject paper has 28 questions, with 25 mandatory to attempt.

About NCET 2026 ITEP

The NCET 2026 will be conducted for admission to Integrated Teacher Education Programmes (ITEP) offered by a total of 77 NCET participating institutes. These institutions include Central Universities, State Universities, and other institutions, including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and government colleges.

The ITEP offered through NCET 2026 will be a Dual Major Programme. The first major is in Education with School Specific Stage specialisation. The second major will be an opted discipline in streams like Science, Commerce, and Arts/Humanities. The duration of the programme will be 4 years.

NCET 2026 Exam Pattern

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct NCET 2026 in the fourth week of April 2026. Candidates who are going to appear for the exam must check the pattern of the exam to understand the nature of the question paper. This can help them know the types of questions in NCET 2026 and the different sections in the exam.

The exam will be conducted in online (CBT) mode for a duration of 180 minutes. As per the NCET 2026 exam pattern, it will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with a negative marking scheme.

Check out the NCET 2026 exam pattern below:

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1. In total, there will be 160 questions to be attempted out of 181 questions. There will be a choice of 3 questions in each subject (Language/Domain-Specific Subject/Teaching Aptitude/General Test).

2. The examination may be conducted on multiple days in two shifts, depending on the number of Candidates and Subject choices.

NCET 2026 List of Languages

The first section of the NCET 2026 question paper will be “Language”. Candidates are required to choose any two languages (Language 1 and Language 2) out of 38 language options. There will be a total of 23 questions in each language paper of NCET 2026. Candidates must attempt 20 questions mandatorily from each section.

All the languages for NCET Section 1 are listed below:

NCET 2026 List of Domain Subjects

Candidates are required to select three domain subjects for the second section of NCET 2026. The total number of domain subjects will be 26. Each domain subject paper will contain 28 questions, out of which attempting 25 questions is mandatory for candidates.

The NCET 2026 domain subjects are listed below:

NCET 2026 General Test

The General Test in NCET aims to assess candidates’ logical and analytical thinking and their knowledge about the country and the world. It includes questions from the following topics:

1. General Knowledge

2. Current Affairs

3. General Mental Ability

4. Numerical Ability

5. Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts: arithmetic/algebra, geometry, mensuration/Statistics)

6. Logical and Analytical Reasoning

NCET 2026 Teaching Aptitude

The Teaching Aptitude section of NCET assesses candidates’ teaching abilities. It includes topics related to the teaching of science, Arts, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Languages, etc. The subject-wise topics for the NCET2026 Teaching Aptitude section are mentioned as follows:

Conclusion

Understanding the NCET 2026 exam pattern is very much crucial for every aspirant who intends to seek admission into the prestigious Integrated Teacher Education Programme. The well-structured exam covering Languages, Domain-Specific Subjects, the General Test, and Teaching Aptitude depicts the assessment of a candidate's overall academic foundation, analytical skills, and suitability for the teaching profession. Since the ITEP offered through NCET is a comprehensive 4-year dual-major programme offered at top institutions across India, candidates will have to strategise their preparation by opting for the right subjects and mastering the key topics laid out in the exam pattern.

It will help aspirants plan their preparation and improve the chances of their selection by acquainting themselves with the detailed list of languages, domain subjects, and section-wise question distribution.

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