NCERT Revises CEE 2026 Exam Date
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has rescheduled the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026. The exam will now be held on July 3, 2026, a Friday. The updated schedule is available on the official portal at cee.ncert.gov.in. The earlier scheduled date was June 28, 2026.
NCERT will conduct CEE 2026 in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The test grants admission to teacher education programmes at the Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs). The application window remains open till June 5, 2026.
RIE CEE 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | May 15, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | June 5, 2026 |
| Earlier exam date | June 28, 2026 |
| Revised exam date | July 3, 2026 (Friday) |
| Admit card release | First week of July 2026 |
| Result (Group A) | August 2026 |
| Result (Groups B and C) | September 2026 |
About the Regional Institutes of Education
NCERT runs five Regional Institutes of Education across India. The institutes are located in Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, and Shillong. They offer integrated teacher education programmes at multiple academic levels.
The CEE covers admissions across three course groups. Each group targets candidates with a specific qualification level.
- Group A: Courses based on the 10+2 qualification.
- Group B: Courses based on a Bachelor's degree.
- Group C: Courses based on a Postgraduate qualification.
The 2-year B.Ed. programme is one of the key courses offered. A recent corrigendum on the official portal addressed the B.Ed. eligibility norms.
How to Apply for RIE CEE 2026?
The application window closes on June 5, 2026. Candidates must complete the form before this deadline.
- Visit the official portal at cee.ncert.gov.in.
- Click on the new candidate registration link.
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
The CEE is the sole entrance route into NCERT's Regional Institutes of Education. These five institutes train future school teachers under a central government framework.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit the official portal at cee.ncert.gov.in.
- Complete the application form on or before June 5, 2026.
- Note the revised exam date of July 3, 2026.
- Track the portal for admit card release in early July.
- Prepare for the CBT as per the prescribed syllabus.
NCERT will release the CEE 2026 admit card in the first week of July 2026. Candidates should monitor cee.ncert.gov.in for further updates.
