The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results and NTA scores for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET), June 4, 2026. NCET 2026 was conducted on April 17 and 18 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 145 cities nationwide. The examination is conducted on behalf of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and serves as the gateway for admission to teacher education courses offered by selected Central and State universities, as well as premier institutions including IITs, NITs, Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs), and government colleges. NCET 2026 was conducted on April 17 and 18 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 145 cities nationwide.According to official figures, 73,608 candidates registered for the examination, while 58,995 candidates appeared. The attendance rate stood at 80.14 percent.
Extensive subject choices offered
Candidates were offered a total of 66 subjects, including 38 languages, 26 domain-specific subjects, Teaching Aptitude, and the General Test.To accommodate the diverse academic preferences of candidates, NTA administered 141 unique question papers and a total of 982 question papers across various combinations and languages. Altogether, the examination involved more than 22,000 language-based questions.The multilingual format was designed to ensure that candidates from different regions of the country could attempt the examination in a language they were comfortable with, making the process more inclusive and accessible.
Answer key challenges reviewed before result
Before the declaration of results, NTA provided candidates with an opportunity to review their recorded responses and challenge the provisional answer keys. The challenge window remained open from April 28 to April 30, 2026.All objections submitted online were examined by subject experts. Following this review process, final answer keys were prepared and used for the evaluation of candidates.The agency clarified that the results have been compiled strictly on the basis of the final answer keys approved by the expert panel.
NCET scores 2026: Steps to download
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to download the NCET scores 2026:
- Go to the official NCET website: exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/
- On the homepage, click on the “NCET 2026 Score Card” or “NCET 2026 Result” link.
- Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and the Security Pin displayed on the screen.
- Click on the Submit button.
- Your NCET 2026 score card will appear on the screen.
- Check all the details carefully, including your scores and personal information.
- Download the score card and take a printout for future admission-related processes.
Aspirants can click on the link provided here to download the NCET final answer key 2026. Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the latest updates related to the NCET final answer key and result 2026.