📊 Quick Info Overview
📅 Important Dates
📢 Vacancy Breakdown
💳 Application Fee
🎯 Selection Process
- Stage 1: Written Test (CEE 2026)
- Stage 2: Merit List Preparation
- Stage 3: Counselling & Seat Allocation
Overview
The North East Regional Institute of Education (NERIE), Shillong, part of NCERT, invites applications for admission to its 2-year B.Ed programme for the 2026-28 session. Candidates from eight North Eastern states will be selected through the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026 conducted by NCERT. The online application is open from 15 May 2026 to 5 June 2026. The entrance exam will be held offline on 28 June 2026.
NERIE specializes in education for Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura, providing a fully residential campus with modern facilities and placement support. Aspirants can also explore other Latest Govt Jobs 2026 and State Govt Jobs 2026 on our portal.
Key Highlights
- Course: 2-Year B.Ed (Bachelor of Education)
- Total Seats: 55 (50 regular + 5 EWS)
- Entrance Exam Date: 28 June 2026 (offline OMR)
- Online Application Window: 15 May 2026 to 5 June 2026
- Conducting Body: NCERT (CEE 2026)
- Selection based on 60% exam & 40% graduation marks
- Eligible States: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura
Vacancy Details
- Science & Mathematics stream: 28 seats
- Language & Social Science stream: 27 seats
- Category-wise distribution includes General, OBC, SC, ST with 5 EWS seats across streams
- Reservations follow NCERT norms, including PwD
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 50% marks in Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant disciplines; 55% for Engineering/Technology graduates with Science/Math specialization
- 5% relaxation for SC, ST, PwD candidates
- Permanent resident of any of the eight North Eastern states with valid proof
- No restriction on year of passing qualifying exam
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 2026-04-29
- Application Start Date: 2026-05-15
- Application Last Date: 2026-06-05
- CEE Exam Date: 2026-06-28
- Merit List & Results: To be notified
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹1400
- SC/ST/PwD/EWS: ₹800
- Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit card, Net banking, UPI
How to Apply
- Visit the official CEE portal at cee.ncert.gov.in
- Register as a new user and fill the application form with personal and academic details
- Select Group B, choose NERIE Shillong, and pick your specialization stream
- Choose five exam cities as per convenience
- Upload photograph and signature as per specifications
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form before the last date and keep the confirmation page
Selection Process
- Written test through CEE 2026 with 80 MCQs in Language Proficiency, Teaching Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability
- Final merit based on 60% CEE score + 40% graduation marks
- Counselling for seat allocation
Applicants can check Download Admit Card and Check Latest Results for updates. For syllabus preparation, visit Download Syllabus PDF.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the last date to apply for NERIE B.Ed CEE 2026? +
The application window is from 15 May 2026 to 5 June 2026 on the NCERT CEE portal.
What is the application fee for NERIE B.Ed CEE 2026? +
The fee is ₹1400 for General/OBC and ₹800 for SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates, payable online.
How are NERIE B.Ed seats distributed among the North Eastern states? +
Assam has 15 seats; Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura have 5 seats each, plus 5 additional EWS seats.
What is the exam pattern of CEE 2026 for B.Ed? +
The offline exam has 80 MCQs in English proficiency, teaching aptitude, and reasoning ability for 2 hours with negative marking (-0.5).
How will the NERIE B.Ed merit list be prepared? +
Merit list is based on 60% CEE exam score and 40% qualifying graduation marks.
Who can apply for NERIE B.Ed admission 2026? +
Permanent residents of the eight North Eastern states with minimum required marks in graduation or post-graduation as per criteria.
How to apply for NERIE B.Ed CEE 2026? +
Apply online at cee.ncert.gov.in by registering, filling the form, choosing NERIE Shillong, uploading documents, and paying the fee before 5 June 2026.
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