Golden opportunity to become a teacher. Today is the last date to apply for 4-year ITEP course, know why it is important.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Today is a very important day for the youth who want to make a career in the field of teaching. To be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) National Common Entrance Test (NCET 2026) To apply for today, 10 March 2026is the last date. Now under the new education policy (NEP 2020) this 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) It is going to become a mandatory qualification to become a teacher in the future.

What is ITEP course and its importance?

If you want to become a teacher directly after 12th, then this course will prove to be a game-changer for you. It is designed to replace the older BED.

Time Saving: Graduation and B.Ed separately take 5 years, whereas in ITEP this degree 4 years Will meet in.

Future of NEP 2020: After the year 2030, only ITEP degree holders will be eligible to become teachers in schools.

Multi-disciplinary: Under this, students can choose options like BA B.Ed, B.Sc B.Ed or B.Com B.Ed.

NCET 2026: Important dates and schedule

Candidates are advised to submit their form and fees before 11:50 PM.

Last date of application: 10 March 2026

Last date for fee payment: 11 March 2026

Correction Window: March 12 to March 14, 2026

Exam Date: 17 April 2026 (Computer Based Test – CBT)

Eligibility and Application Fee

Ability: from any recognized board 12th pass Or students appearing this year can apply for it.

Fees: It has been fixed at ₹1200 for General Category, ₹1000 for OBC-NCL/EWS, and ₹650 for SC/ST/PwD.

Where to get admission?

Through this entrance exam, admission to prestigious institutions of the country like IITs, NITs, RIEs And admission will be available in selected central and state universities. This test will be conducted in 13 different languages.