NCERT Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), for Its Regional Institutes of Education
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Overview
NCERT CEE (RIE CEE) is the entrance test for B.Ed., M.Ed. and integrated courses at the RIEs. Dates for 2027 are not announced yet. NCERT conducts it as a computer-based test for admission to the Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs) at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Shillong (NERIE) and Nellore. As per the 2026 information bulletin, the programmes are the 6-year integrated M.Sc.Ed., the 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., the 2-year B.Ed., the 2-year M.Ed. and the 2-year M.A. Education Technology. Seats stated in that bulletin include 22 each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for the integrated M.Sc.Ed. at RIE Mysuru and 55 for the integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. at RIE Bhopal. The four-year integrated B.A.B.Ed. and B.Sc.B.Ed. at RIE Bhubaneswar and Mysuru are admitted through NTA's NCET, not through CEE.
NCERT CEE at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | NCERT, for its Regional Institutes of Education |
| Level | Entrance to teacher-education programmes after Class 12 (integrated M.Sc.Ed.) and after graduation or postgraduation (other programmes) |
| Programmes (2026 bulletin) | Integrated M.Sc.Ed. (6-year), Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. (3-year), B.Ed. (2-year), M.Ed. (2-year), M.A. Education Technology (2-year) |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT), multiple-choice questions |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Questions and marks | 80 questions, 2 marks each (160 marks) |
| Languages | Language Proficiency in English: English only; Teaching Aptitude and Reasoning Ability: English and Hindi |
| Application fee (2026 cycle) | ₹1,400 for General (UR)/OBC; ₹800 for SC/ST, PwD (not below 40%) and EWS |
| Exam cities (2026) | 36 cities listed; candidates choose five |
| Official website | cee.ncert.gov.in |
Important dates (CEE 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Not announced yet |
| Applications close | Not announced yet |
| Correction window | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Not announced yet |
| Exam | Not announced yet |
| Answer key and objection window | Not announced yet |
| Result / rank card | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: CEE 2026 dates
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Online application | Opened 15 May 2026; the bulletin gave 5 June 2026 as the closing date, and notices on the CEE website in June 2026 extended the deadline and opened a correction window |
| Computer-based test | 3 July 2026 (the bulletin had listed 28 June 2026) |
| Provisional answer key and objection window | Notice of 7 July 2026 |
| Qualifying marks submission | Extended up to 20 July 2026 (notice of 10 July 2026) |
| Rank card | Published 4 August 2026 |
How CEE scores are used
Ranks are generated for each programme from two parts: 60% from the CEE score and 40% from the aggregate marks of the qualifying examination. For the 2-year B.Ed., the graduation aggregate is used for the 40% part; for the M.Ed., the B.Ed. marks are used (professional B.Ed. components for B.A.B.Ed., B.Sc.B.Ed. and B.El.Ed. holders). Each RIE admits for its own programmes; the 2-year B.Ed. and M.Ed. seats at each RIE are open to candidates of its region.
Participating RIEs and the regions they admit from
For the 2-year B.Ed. and M.Ed., each RIE admits candidates from its own region, as listed below. The integrated M.Sc.Ed. at RIE Mysuru, the integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. at RIE Bhopal and the M.A. Education Technology at RIE Nellore are open to candidates from all States and UTs.
| RIE | Domicile eligibility for 2-year programmes |
|---|---|
| RIE Ajmer (B.Ed., M.Ed.) | Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
| RIE Bhubaneswar (B.Ed.) | Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal |
| RIE Bhubaneswar (M.Ed.) | Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal |
| RIE Bhopal (B.Ed., M.Ed.) | Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra |
| RIE Mysuru (B.Ed., M.Ed.) | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana |
| NERIE Shillong (B.Ed.) | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura |
Sources: CEE 2026 information bulletin, CEE 2026 seat matrix, CEE FAQs and the CEE website. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), for Its Regional Institutes of Education
Category
Management
Level
University
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility below is as per the CEE 2026 information bulletin and the B.Ed. corrigendum dated 22 May 2026. The 2027 criteria will be published with the 2027 bulletin.
| Programme | Qualifying degree and marks |
|---|---|
| Integrated M.Sc.Ed. (6-year, RIE Mysuru) | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or Statistics), at least 50% aggregate; passed in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026; qualifying exam recognised by the University of Mysore |
| Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. (3-year, RIE Bhopal) | Postgraduate degree in Science, Social Science or Humanities with at least 55% |
| B.Ed. (2-year) | At least 50% in the Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities, or 55% in BE/BTech with specialisation in Science and Mathematics; candidates who passed or appeared in the final year of a Commerce degree are also eligible |
| M.Ed. (2-year) | At least 50% in B.Ed., B.A.B.Ed./B.Sc.B.Ed., B.El.Ed., or D.El.Ed. with an undergraduate degree (50% in both) |
| M.A. Education Technology (2-year, RIE Nellore) | At least 50% in graduation in any discipline |
- Relaxation: 5% marks for SC, ST and PwD candidates in every programme.
- There is no restriction on the year of passing for B.Ed., B.Ed.-M.Ed., M.Ed. and M.A. Education Technology.
- Appearing candidates submit qualifying marks by the notified deadline (2026: 20 June for M.Sc.Ed. and 30 June for the other programmes in the bulletin).
- Domicile: 2-year B.Ed. and M.Ed. seats at each RIE are open only to candidates from the states and UTs listed for that RIE (table in the overview). The integrated M.Sc.Ed., integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. and M.A. Education Technology are open to candidates from all States and UTs.
Source: CEE 2026 information bulletin (chapters 3 and 4) and the B.Ed. eligibility corrigendum of 22 May 2026, 2026 cycle.
Exam Pattern
| Group | Programmes | Level of questions | English | Teaching Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Integrated M.Sc.Ed. | Class 12 (senior secondary) | 20 | 30 | 30 | 80 |
| Group B | B.Ed., Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., M.A. Education Technology | Graduation | 20 | 30 | 30 | 80 |
| Group C | M.Ed. | Graduation and professional education | 20 | 30 | 30 | 80 |
- Mode: Computer Based Test with multiple-choice questions at venues across the country; duration 2 hours.
- Marking: 2 marks for each correct answer, -0.5 for each wrong answer, no marks for unattended questions.
- Medium: Language Proficiency in English is in English only; Teaching Aptitude and Reasoning Ability are in English and Hindi.
- Candidates choose five exam cities from the 36 listed for CEE 2026; the city allotted can differ from the one chosen.
Source: CEE syllabus and pattern and the CEE 2026 information bulletin, 2026 cycle.
Syllabus
Language Proficiency in English
- Comprehension, rearranging sentences, selecting suitable words for blanks, finding errors in parts of sentences, equivalent meanings of phrases, suitable words for incomplete sentences, sequencing
- Grammar: synonyms, antonyms, idioms, prepositions, tenses, articles
Teaching Aptitude
- Attitude towards education, children and the teaching profession; interest in teaching
- Leadership qualities and group management; emotional and social adjustment; intrapersonal and interpersonal skills
- Digital initiatives and pedagogy, NEP 2020 and school education, NCF-SE-2023 and general awareness of contemporary issues in school education
Reasoning Ability
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, missing numbers, number series, letter series, theme finding, jumbling, analogy, odd one out
- Arranging statements in sequence, statement and conclusions, syllogism, logical problems, establishing relationships
Source: CEE syllabus, 2026 cycle. The same three areas are tested for every programme.
How to Apply for NCERT Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027
- Open the CEE website, click New User and register with the required details to receive a password.
- Log in and fill in the application, including domicile state and the programme(s) applied for.
- Upload the documents: self photo (JPG, JPEG or PNG, 40 to 200 KB), self signature (JPG, JPEG or PNG, 40 to 200 KB) and the evidence certificate (PDF, up to 500 KB).
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Submit the form, download the PDF and keep a printout.
| Category | Application fee (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC | ₹1,400 |
| SC / ST | ₹800 |
| PwD (not below 40%, any category) | ₹800 |
| EWS | ₹800 |
Candidates must prove eligibility for the state or UT they apply under with one of: a certificate of having passed the qualifying exam from that state, a latest place-of-posting certificate of a government-employee parent or guardian, or a domicile, nativity or residence certificate. Misrepresentation of marks, domicile or category disqualifies the candidature.
Source: CEE how-to-apply guide and the CEE 2026 information bulletin, 2026 cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts NCERT Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027?
NCERT Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027 is conducted by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), for its Regional Institutes of Education.
What is the eligibility for NCERT Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027?
Eligibility below is as per the CEE 2026 information bulletin and the B.Ed. corrigendum dated 22 May 2026. The 2027 criteria will be published with the 2027 bulletin. Programme Qualifying degree and marks Integrated M.Sc.Ed. (6-year, RIE Mysuru) Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or Statistics), at least 50% aggregate; passed in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026; qualifying exam recognised by the University of Mysore Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. (3-year, RIE Bhopal) Postgraduate…
What is the exam pattern of NCERT Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027?
Group Programmes Level of questions English Teaching Aptitude Reasoning Ability Total Group A Integrated M.Sc.Ed. Class 12 (senior secondary) 20 30 30 80 Group B B.Ed., Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., M.A. Education Technology Graduation 20 30 30 80 Group C M.Ed. Graduation and professional education 20 30 30 80 Mode: Computer Based Test with multiple-choice questions at venues across the country; duration 2 hours. Marking: 2 marks for each correct answer, -0.5 for each wrong answer, no marks for…
What is the syllabus of NCERT Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027?
Language Proficiency in English Comprehension, rearranging sentences, selecting suitable words for blanks, finding errors in parts of sentences, equivalent meanings of phrases, suitable words for incomplete sentences, sequencing Grammar: synonyms, antonyms, idioms, prepositions, tenses, articles Teaching Aptitude Attitude towards education, children and the teaching profession; interest in teaching Leadership qualities and group management; emotional and social adjustment; intrapersonal and…
How do I apply for NCERT Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027?
Open the CEE website, click New User and register with the required details to receive a password. Log in and fill in the application, including domicile state and the programme(s) applied for. Upload the documents: self photo (JPG, JPEG or PNG, 40 to 200 KB), self signature (JPG, JPEG or PNG, 40 to 200 KB) and the evidence certificate (PDF, up to 500 KB). Pay the examination fee online. Submit the form, download the PDF and keep a printout. Category Application fee (2026 cycle) General (UR) /…
What is the official website of NCERT Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027?
The official website is https://cee.ncert.gov.in/.