NTA NCET 2026 Answer Key Released for National Common Entrance Test
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NCET 2026 Answer Key for the National Common Entrance Test. This entrance exam is for admission-related processes in participating institutions under NCET 2026.
As per the available notification details, the NCET 2026 application process started on 12 February 2026 and closed on 10 March 2026. The exam was conducted on 17-18 April 2026, and the answer key was published on 28 April 2026.
Candidates should verify their responses using the official answer key and refer to the information brochure for complete details on eligibility, participating universities, fees, and process-related instructions.
Application Start
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Last Date To Apply
Tue, 10 Mar 2026
Post Summary
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Application Start Date | 2026-02-12 |
Last Date to Apply | 2026-03-10 |
Last Date for Fee Payment | 2026-03-11 |
Application Correction Window | 2026-03-12 to 2026-03-14 |
Exam City Intimation | 2026-04-09 |
Admit Card Release | As per schedule |
Exam Date | 2026-04-17 to 2026-04-18 |
Result Declaration | As per schedule |
Answer Key | 2026-04-28 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General | Rs. 1200/- |
OBC / EWS | Rs. 1000/- |
SC / ST / PH | Rs. 600/- |
Payment Mode | Online Payment |
Age Limit
Eligibility Details
| Exam | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026 | Passed / Appearing Class 12th from any recognized board/university in India. |
Participating Universities (As Listed)
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
- Central University of Haryana
- Central University of Kashmir
- Central University Kerala
- Central University of Rajasthan
- Central University of Tamil Nadu
- Chaudhary Devi Lal University
- Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU)
- Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Lidhran Bidhipur
- Dr B R Ambedkar University, Etcherla Main Road, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
- Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
- Gautam Buddha University
- Government College of Education, Chandigarh
- Government Degree College, Mancherial, Telangana
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Hemvati Nandan Bahaguna Garhwal University
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneshwar
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- Budelkhand University
- Kiang Nangbah Government College, Meghalaya
- Kumaun University, Sleepy Hollow
- Maharaja Purna Chandra Autonomous College, Odisha
- Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
- Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Rajaula, MP
- Mata Sundri College for Women
- Maulana Azad National Urdu University
- National Sanskrit University
- Rajiv Gandhi University
- Pondicherry University
- Dr BR Ambedkar University Delhi
- More university/college details are available in the information brochure.
How to Fill Form
- Apply within the prescribed last date.
- Read the NCET 2026 notification carefully before filling the form.
- Fill all details correctly: candidate name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, address, and qualification details.
- Upload documents in the required format/size (PDF/JPEG) wherever asked.
- Re-check all entries and uploaded documents before final submission.
- After submission, take a printout or save the submitted form PDF for future use.
Important Note: The post provides short information; candidates should read the complete official notification/information brochure before taking action.