NCERT RIE Admission 2026 is the admission process for teacher education programmes offered through the Regional Institutes of Education. The application is being accepted online through the official NCERT CEE portal, and candidates should use only the official website for registration, fee payment, admit card and further updates.
The Common Entrance Examination 2026 is used for admission to programmes such as Integrated M.Sc.Ed., Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., B.Ed., M.Ed. and M.A. in Education Technology. The participating institutions include RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhopal, RIE Bhubaneswar, RIE Mysuru, NERIE Shillong and RIE Nellore, depending on the course and domicile rules.
Before applying, candidates should check the course-wise eligibility carefully. The minimum qualification is not the same for every programme: some courses require 12th level qualification, while others require graduation, B.Ed. or postgraduate qualification.
Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Admission | NCERT RIE Admission 2026 |
| Entrance Exam | Common Entrance Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Council of Educational Research and Training |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Portal | cee.ncert.gov.in |
| Registration Dates | 15 May 2026 to 5 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | 20 June 2026 to 28 June 2026 |
| CEE Exam Date | 28 June 2026, Sunday |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1400 for General/OBC; Rs. 800 for SC/ST/PwD/EWS |
| Selection Basis | 60% CEE score and 40% qualifying examination score |
NCERT RIE Admission 2026 Application Status
The online application process for NCERT RIE Admission 2026 is active on the official CEE portal. Candidates should apply through the official website only, because the registration, login, fee payment, admit card and later admission steps are handled through the same admission system.
The official advertisement states that applications are invited online from eligible candidates for admission to teacher education programmes offered by the Regional Institutes of Education. The application window is from 15 May 2026 to 5 June 2026, subject to any change notified on the CEE portal.
Direct Link to Apply for NCERT RIE Admission 2026
Candidates can use the official registration and applicant login links below to complete the NCERT RIE CEE 2026 form.
| Purpose | Official Link |
|---|---|
| New user registration | https://cee.ncert.gov.in/registration |
| Registered candidate login / apply | https://cee.ncert.gov.in/applicantlogin |
| CEE 2026 home page | https://cee.ncert.gov.in/ |
After registration, candidates should log in and complete all required steps, including personal details, qualifying examination marks, programme selection, institute preference, document upload, fee payment and final confirmation.
Important Dates for NCERT RIE CEE 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration and application form submission | 15 May 2026 to 5 June 2026 |
| Admit card download | 20 June 2026 to 28 June 2026 |
| Common Entrance Examination 2026 | 28 June 2026, Sunday |
| Last date to upload qualifying marks for Integrated M.Sc.Ed. appearing applicants | 20 June 2026 |
| Last date to upload qualifying marks for B.Ed., Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., M.Ed. and M.A. Education Technology appearing applicants | 30 June 2026 |
| Answer key release and objection window | To be notified later |
Candidates should keep checking the official portal because the notice states that dates are subject to change through notification on the CEE portal.
Courses Covered Under NCERT RIE Admission 2026
CEE 2026 is meant for admission to selected teacher education programmes offered by NCERT Regional Institutes of Education. The courses covered in the official notice include:
- Integrated M.Sc.Ed. – 6 Year
- Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. – 3 Year
- B.Ed. – 2 Year
- M.Ed. – 2 Year
- M.A. in Education Technology – 2 Year
Not every course is available at every institute. Candidates should check the seat matrix and domicile rules before selecting programme and institute preferences in the application form.
Participating RIE Institutes and Seat Information
The admission process covers Regional Institutes of Education located in different parts of India. Based on the official course and seat matrix, the participating institutions include RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhopal, RIE Bhubaneswar, RIE Mysuru, NERIE Shillong and RIE Nellore.
| Institute | Programmes Mentioned in Seat Matrix |
|---|---|
| RIE Ajmer | B.Ed. and M.Ed. |
| RIE Bhopal | B.Ed., M.Ed. and Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. |
| RIE Bhubaneswar | B.Ed. and M.Ed. |
| RIE Mysuru | Integrated M.Sc.Ed., B.Ed. and M.Ed. |
| NERIE Shillong | B.Ed. |
| RIE Nellore | M.A. in Education Technology |
The number of seats differs by institute and course. Candidates should read the official seat matrix before filling institute preferences.
Eligibility Criteria for NCERT RIE Admission 2026
The eligibility criteria depend on the programme selected by the candidate. A general summary is given below, but candidates should verify the complete official eligibility PDF before applying.
| Programme | Minimum Eligibility Summary |
|---|---|
| Integrated M.Sc.Ed. – 6 Year | 12th/+2 or equivalent with PCM or PCS, with at least 50% aggregate marks; 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Only candidates who passed in 2024, 2025 or are appearing/appeared in 2026 are eligible. |
| Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. – 3 Year | Postgraduate degree in Science, Social Science or Humanities with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade; 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates. |
| B.Ed. – 2 Year | At least 50% marks in Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities, or Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks; 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates. |
| M.Ed. – 2 Year | At least 50% marks or equivalent grade in B.Ed., B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed., B.El.Ed. or D.El.Ed. with undergraduate degree, as applicable; 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates. |
| M.A. in Education Technology – 2 Year | Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade; 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates. |
There is no restriction in the passing year for B.Ed., Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., M.Ed. and M.A. Education Technology programmes as per the eligibility document.
Application Fee and Payment Mode
The CEE 2026 examination fee is paid online during application submission. Candidates should not use offline payment methods unless the official portal specifically provides such an option.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs. 1400 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 800 |
| PwD | Rs. 800 |
| EWS | Rs. 800 |
After payment, candidates should confirm the application and print or save the final application form for reference.
How to Fill NCERT RIE CEE 2026 Application Form
- Visit the official CEE portal at https://cee.ncert.gov.in/.
- Open the registration page and create a new user account.
- Note the registration number and keep the login details safe.
- Log in through the applicant login page.
- Enter personal details, academic details and qualifying examination marks.
- Select the programme or course as per your eligibility.
- Choose the institute as per domicile rules and course availability.
- Upload passport photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Preview the draft application form and correct errors before final submission.
- Pay the application fee online, confirm the form and print the final application.
Candidates should enter correct name, mobile number and email address during registration because these details are used for login, communication and application processing.
CEE 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The official syllabus and examination pattern document states that CEE 2026 will have Multiple Choice Questions. The paper is divided into Language Proficiency in English, Teaching Aptitude and Reasoning Ability.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Language Proficiency in English | 20 | 40 |
| Teaching Aptitude / Attitude | 30 | 60 |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 60 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
The exam duration is 2 hours. Correct answers carry 2 marks each, wrong answers carry a negative mark of 0.5, and unanswered questions carry no marks. The syllabus document describes the test as offline OMR-based; candidates should follow the final mode and instructions printed on the admit card and latest CEE portal notice.
Selection Process and Rank Generation
Admission rank is generated using both the entrance examination score and the qualifying examination score. The official selection procedure gives 60% weightage to CEE 2026 marks and 40% weightage to the aggregate score in the qualifying examination.
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Scores obtained in CEE 2026 | 60% |
| Aggregate score in qualifying examination | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
For candidates whose qualifying examination marks are uploaded later, the marks entered in the portal must match the original marks card. Any mismatch or misrepresentation can lead to disqualification and the next candidate in the waiting list may be called as per the admission process.
Domicile, Reservation and Exam Centre Rules
RIE admissions follow domicile and institute mapping for several programmes. For example, RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhopal, RIE Bhubaneswar, RIE Mysuru and NERIE Shillong cover different states and union territories for relevant courses, while some programmes such as Integrated M.Sc.Ed. at RIE Mysuru and M.A. Education Technology at RIE Nellore are listed on an all-India basis.
Reservation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS candidates as per Government of India policy. Candidates claiming reservation must produce the required certificate in the approved format. For OBC-NCL, the official reservation document mentions that the certificate should be issued on or after 1 April 2026.
Candidates can choose an exam city from the official centre list. The centre list includes cities across India, and the notice says that any city or centre may be added or deleted later depending on the number of registered candidates.
After Applying: Admit Card, Marks Upload and Admission
After submitting the application, candidates should regularly log in to the CEE portal for admit card download, qualifying marks entry, answer key notice, result and admission-related instructions. The admit card download window is scheduled from 20 June 2026 to 28 June 2026.
Appearing candidates must upload qualifying examination marks by the relevant deadline. The deadline is 20 June 2026 for Integrated M.Sc.Ed. appearing applicants and 30 June 2026 for B.Ed., Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., M.Ed. and M.A. Education Technology appearing applicants.
Selected candidates will have to deposit tuition and other fees within the date specified during the admission process and submit original certificates related to entry qualification, date of birth, community and reservation claim, if applicable.
Official Links
- NCERT RIE CEE 2026 Official Portal
- NCERT RIE CEE 2026 New Registration
- NCERT RIE CEE 2026 Applicant Login
- NCERT RIE Admission 2026 Official Advertisement PDF
- CEE 2026 Information Bulletin
- How to Apply PDF
- CEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria PDF
- CEE 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern PDF
- CEE 2026 Selection Procedure PDF
- CEE 2026 Seat Matrix PDF
Source: Official notification (PDF)