NCET Important Dates (Application → Result → Counselling)
Prep NCET — built By IITians — tracks every milestone from the official portal and institute notices so you never miss a deadline. This page stays short, clear, and always links you to the action you must take next.
Live status: For the current cycle, dates are published in the year’s Information Bulletin and updated through public notices. We verify against official sources before updating this page.
NCET Timeline — What to Expect
While exact days vary year to year, the flow below remains consistent. Use it as your master checklist.
| Milestone | Typical Window | What Happens | Your Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice & Bulletin | Announced at start of cycle | Official exam pattern, sections, fees, and key dates published. | Read our NCET Overview; shortlist your 2 Languages + 3 Domains. |
| Registration Opens | ~3–4 weeks window | Online application form goes live on the portal. | Create account, fill form, upload photo/signature/docs, pick subjects & cities. See Application Guide. |
| Registration Closes | Posted in bulletin | Last day to submit & pay. | Submit before rush-hour. Download the confirmation page + fee receipt. |
| Correction Window | ~3–5 days | Limited fields can be edited; rules differ each year. | Fix name, subject choices, photo/signature as permitted. Recheck cities. |
| City Intimation | ~2–3 weeks before exam | Advance info of your exam city released. | Plan travel/stay if needed. Continue mocks from Free Mock. |
| Admit Card | ~3–4 days before exam | Admit card link activates on the portal. | Download PDF, verify details, print 2 copies. Read exam-day instructions. |
| Exam Day | As scheduled | Computer-based test in multiple shifts. | Carry Admit Card, valid ID, and allowed items only. Reach 45–60 mins early. |
| Provisional Answer Key + Responses | ~2–3 weeks after exam | Key and your recorded responses published; challenge window opens. | Download both, compare, file objections (if any) with proof before deadline. |
| Final Answer Key | After objections | Revised key released; results computed on this. | No action; keep documents ready for counselling. |
| Result / Scorecard | Posted on portal | Scores published; you can download your scorecard. | Print PDF; read Result guide for next steps. |
| Counselling / Admissions | Institute-wise | Universities (incl. IIT/NIT/RIE & Central/State varsities) run their own processes using NCET scores. | Track target institutes from ITEP Colleges; follow each portal’s schedule & documents list. |
Exam-Season Checklist (By IITians)
- 4 weeks out: Lock subject combos, finish remaining chapters, shift to mixed-topic MCQs. Full mocks on weekends.
- 2 weeks out: Two full mocks + four sectionals per week. Fix errors using an error log (concept, cause, fix, re-test date).
- 1 week out: Only revision + speed drills; Teaching Aptitude concepts daily (15 mins); 2 RCs/day.
- 48–24 hours: Print admit card, check center route, sleep on time. Light revision only.
Where We Verify Dates
- NCET/NTA official portal public notices & Information Bulletin.
- Recognised ITEP institutions’ admissions/counselling pages (IIT, NIT, RIE/NCERT units, Central/State Universities) for institute-level schedules.