NTA NCET previous year question papers help candidates understand the trend, types of questions, difficulty level, and exam pattern of the examination. They provide complete insight into the NCET question format and assist candidates in improving their performance.
To excel in the examination, candidates are advised to go through the past five years’ question papers for NCET 2026 preparation.
With the help of previous year question papers, candidates can analyze the frequency of topics from the NCET 2026 syllabus that are repeatedly asked. The analysis of previous year papers, syllabus, and the NCET 2026 exam pattern aids in strategic planning and focused preparation.
The NCET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held in the fourth week of April 2026 in online/CBT mode for a duration of three hours (180 minutes). Candidates will be tested on their understanding of Languages, Domain Subjects, Teaching Aptitude, and General Aptitude through multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Read this SciAstra article to learn more about the NCET previous year question papers, how to download them, and other related details.
NCET 2026 Exam Highlights
Candidates can check out the exam highlights from below:
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026 |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Level | National Level |
Purpose of Exam | Admission to 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) |
Courses Offered | B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed., B.Com. B.Ed., and other ITEP courses |
Mode of Examination | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Total Sections | Languages, Domain Subjects, Teaching Aptitude, and General Aptitude |
Total Marks | To be announced (as per latest information brochure) |
Medium of Exam | Multiple languages (as per NTA guidelines) |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
NCET 2026 Exam Date (Tentative) | Fourth Week of April 2026 |
Official Website |
NCET Previous Year Question Paper
Candidates can check out the previous year's question papers from the section below:
NCET Previous Year Question Papers | |
Subject | 2025 |
English | |
Hindi | |
Performing Arts Theatre- Drama | |
Sanskrit | |
Sociology | |
Physics | |
Political Science | |
Psychology | |
Performing Arts Music | |
Physical Education | |
Mass Media & Communication | |
Mathematics | |
Home Science | |
Knowledge, Tradition Practices in India | |
Legal Studies | |
History | |
Fine Arts | |
Geography | |
Entrepreneurship | |
Engineering Graphics | |
Computer Science | |
Economics | |
Chemistry | |
Environmental Studies | |
Biology | |
Business Studies | |
Accountancy-Book Keeping | |
Agriculture | |
Anthropology | |
Applied Mathematics | |
General Aptitude Test | |
Teaching Aptitude Test | |
How to Download NCET Previous Year Question Paper
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the NCET previous year question papers:
Step 1: At first, candidates are advised to go through the official website of NTA NCET — https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCET. Or NTA
Step 2: On the homepage, navigate to the Downloads or Question Paper section.
Step 3: Select the year of the exam for which you want to download the question paper.
Step 4: Choose the subject or paper code relevant to your course or specialization.
Step 5: Click on the download link to open the PDF file.
Step 6: Save or print the question paper for future reference and practice.