RIE CEE 2026: Registration (April), Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Result, Counselling Dates, & News

Regional Institute of Education Common Entrance Examination 2026 ( RIE CEE )

This exam is conducted for courses given below:
Porishmita Paul
Updated on Apr 20, 2026 15:06 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

RIE CEE 2026: The National Council of Educational Research and Training conducts the common entrance exam for all regional institutes of education. The CEE is held for three groups, where A is for BSc BEd, BA BEd, and MSc BEd. Under Group B, BEd, BEd-MEd, and MA Education Technology are offered, whereas MEd is under Group C.

  • RIE CEE Application Form 2026: May Expected (last week)
  • RIE CEE Prospectus (For 2026 it will be available soon): RIE_CEE_Prospectus

Candidates will be able to find RIE CEE application form link on the portal in May 2026. RIE CEE entrance exam is expected to be conducted in July 2026. They can register for the same with all the required documents after fulfilling the requirements. Candidates can find all the exam-related details like application form filling, answer key, and result declaration. BOOKMARK this page and turn on notifications for timely updates.

Table of contents
  • What is RIE CEE?
  • RIE CEE 2026 Important Dates
  • RIE CEE 2026 Highlights
  • RIE CEE Eligibility Criteria 2026
  • RIE CEE Syllabus 2026
  • RIE CEE Exam Pattern 2026
  • RIE CEE Application Form 2026
  • RIE CEE Admit Card 2026
  • RIE CEE Answer Key 2026
  • RIE CEE 2026 Result
  • RIE CEE 2026 Counselling and Reservation Policy
  • Regional Institute of Education, Courses, and Exam Centres
  • RIE CEE 2026 Contact Information
  • Important FAQs related to RIE CEE 2026
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What is RIE CEE?

NCERT conducts this common entrance test for candidates seeking admission to teacher education courses. These courses are offered at Prarambh and the Regional Institutes of Education located in Ajmer, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Mysore, and Shillong. The list of RIEs and Prarambh is given below.

Course 

Duration

RIEs Offering the Course

Integrated BEd MEd

3 Years

RIE Bhopal

BSc BEd

4 Years

RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhopal, RIE Bhubaneswar, RIE Mysore, and Prarambh 

BA BEd

4 Years

RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhopal, RIE Bhubaneswar, RIE Mysore, and Prarambh 

MScEd

6 Years

RIE Mysore

BEd

2 Years

RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhubaneswar, RIE Mysore, and RIE Shillong

MEd

2 Years

RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhopal, RIE Bhubaneswar, and RIE Mysore

The RIE CEE Exam for the 2026 session is expected to be conducted in July. Candidates must fill out the RIE CEE 2026 Application Form (to be released in April) before the last date if they wish to appear for the exam. RIE CEE exam will be conducted for 2 hours and will check the candidate's proficiency in Teaching Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and Language. The total marks will be 160.  

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RIE CEE 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RIE CEE 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
To Be Notified

RIE CEE 2026 Registration Dates

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RIE CEE 2026 Highlights

RIE CEE 2026 exam is conducted by NCERT for admission into various teacher education courses like BSc BEd, BA BEd, MSc Ed, BEd, MEd, and BEd-MEd (Integrated). It is a national-level entrance test for both undergraduate and PG programs. The exam is held online and checks a candidate’s knowledge, reasoning, and teaching aptitude. Knowing the exam highlights helps students understand its structure, marking scheme, and other key details. Below is a table that gives a quick overview of the RIE CEE 2026 exam, including its mode, duration, marking pattern, and other important information.

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

RIE CEE 2026

Exam Conducted by

NCERT | National Council of Educational Research and Training

Exam for Course Level

UG & PG level

Exam Level

National

No. of Questions

80

Marking Scheme

Correct answer: +2 | Wrong answer: -0.5

Type of Questions

Objective

Mode

Computer-based Exam | Online

Test Duration

120 minutes / 2hours

Courses Offered

Multiple – BSc BEd/ BA BEd/ MSc Ed/ BEd/ MEd/ BEd-MEd (Integrated)

Language/Medium of Exam

English

Application Form Fee

INR 1200 in online payment mode

No. of Test Cities

36 

Exam Helpdesk No.

0821-2515002

Exam Website

https://www.cee.ncert.gov.in/

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RIE CEE Eligibility Criteria 2026

The candidates are required to fulfil some conditions before they register for the RIE CEE. Get familiar with the section to understand the enrollment process.

Course

Eligibility

BSc BEd

  • For Physical Science Group admission, you must have passed with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, where M could be Mathematics or Statistics
  • Biological Science Group admission, must have cleared with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, where B could be Biology or Biotechnology; at +2 level.

Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary) or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University with at least 50% aggregate marks. A relaxation of 5% is provided for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. The qualifying exam must be recognized by the affiliating universities of the RIEs.

Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or those appearing in 2026, are eligible to apply.

BA BEd

Candidates should have passed +2, Higher Secondary, Senior Secondary, or an equivalent exam in Science, Commerce, or Arts streams with a minimum of 50% marks in total. A relaxation of 5% marks is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates. Only those who passed in 2024, 2025, or are appearing/appeared in 2026 will be considered.

MSc Ed

Students seeking admission to the MSc Ed. (Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics) program must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) at the +2 level, where M may represent either Mathematics or Statistics.

Applicants must have passed the +2 / Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary or an equivalent examination recognized by a Board or University with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, or PwD categories are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the required marks. The qualifying examination must be recognized by the University of Mysore, the affiliating university of RIE Mysuru.

Only candidates who passed their Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2024 or 2025, or those appearing in 2026, are eligible to apply.

Integrated BEd MEd (3 Year)

A postgraduate degree in Science / Social Science / Humanities from a recognized Institute with a minimum 55 % marks or equivalent grade (relaxation by 5% for SC/ST/PwD Candidates).

MEd (2 Year)

If you wish to get admission in the MEd programme should have obtained at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade (relaxation by 5% for SC/ ST/ PwD Candidates) in the following programmes.
(i) BEd

(ii) BA BEd

(iii) BSc BEd

(iii) BElEd

(iv) DElEd with a bachelor's degree (With 50% marks in each)

MA (Education Technology)

Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade (relaxation by 5% for SC/ST/PwD Candidates). 

Note: RIE Exam Eligibility may vary for every course. Please wait till the 2026 notification and criteria is released.

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RIE CEE Syllabus 2026

The RIE CEE exam is conducted separately in

  • Group A (BA BEd/BSc BEd./MScEd)
  • Group B (BEd/BEd-MEd/MA (Education Technology)), and
  • Group C (MEd).

RIE CEE syllabus for 2026 covers three main areas: Language Proficiency (English), Teaching Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. Questions tests skills: comprehension, grammar, teaching attitude, leadership, and problem-solving. This syllabus is designed for admission to NCERT teacher education programs like BA/BSc BEd, MSc Ed, and MEd for the 2026 session. Detailed syllabus is given below.

Check Complete RIE CEE 2026 Syllabus

Language Competency

  • Comprehension
  • Rearranging sentences
  • Selecting suitable words for the blanks
  • Finding out errors in parts of the sentences
  • Finding out equivalent meaning to the given phrases
  • Finding out suitable words for the incomplete sentences
  • Sequencing
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Idioms
  • Prepositions
  • Tenses
  • Articles

Teaching Aptitude

  • Attitude towards education, children, and the teaching profession
  • Interest in teaching
  • Leadership qualities & group management
  • Emotional
  • Social adjustment
  • Intra & interpersonal skills
  • Digital initiatives and pedagogy
  • NEP 2020, and school education
  • NCF SE 2023 and general awareness of contemporary issues on school education

Reasoning Ability

  • Verbal & non-verbal reasoning
  • Missing numbers
  • Number series
  • Letter series
  • Theme finding
  • Jumbling
  • Analogy
  • Odd one out
  • Arranging the statements in a sequential form
  • Statement and conclusions
  • Syllogism
  • Logical problems
  • Establishing relationships

Question Paper Level

Preparation varies based on the selected group, as each group will have its own set of questions.

Group A: Higher secondary/senior secondary education.

Group B: Graduation

Group C: Graduation and professional education level

Also Read: RIE CEE Preparation Tips & Guide 2026

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RIE CEE Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates preparing for this teaching exam should understand its format well. The RIE CEE exam pattern is designed to assess a candidate’s aptitude and subject knowledge. It provides clarity on the exam sections, marking scheme, and time duration. The question paper is MCQ-based, consisting of three sections to be completed within two hours.

Section

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Language Proficiency (English)

20

40

Teaching Aptitude/Attitude

30

60

Reasoning Ability

30

60

Total

80

160

RIE CEE 2026 Marking Scheme

For this session, the marking scheme for RIE CEE is tabulated below: 

Type Marks 
Correct Answer + 2 marks
Incorrect Answer -0.5 marks
Unattempted no marks

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RIE CEE Application Form 2026

The RIE CEE 2026 application form is expected to be released tentatively in April or May 2026. As per previous year's records, RIE CEE application forms are usually out by last week of May. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) hosts the official application portal at cee.ncert.gov.in.

  • Official Website: NCERT RIE CEE Portal
  • Tentative Release Date: May 2026 (tentative)
  • Application Deadline: Mid-June 2026 (tentative)
  • Exam Date: July 2026 (tentative)

RIE CEE Application Form Fee

The application fee for RIE CEE 2026 has not been confirmed yet. However, based on last year, RIE CEE application fees for different categories are listed below. Candidates had to pay the application fee both in the online mode (via debit/ credit card) and offline mode [via SBI challan (to be printed online at State Bank Collect)].

Category

RIE CEE Application Fee

General/ OBC

INR 1400

SC/ ST

INR 800

Person with Disability

INR 800

EWS

INR 800

Note: A candidate can apply for more than one Programme for admission with a single registration with a single payment as per their eligibility (as specified in the Eligibility Criteria in the CEE Portal).

For the 2026 session, the fee might remain the same or be changed. The changes will be reflected here.

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RIE CEE Admit Card 2026

The candidates are informed about the test city, date, and time of examination before the RIE CEE 2026 Admit Card is released. NCERT makes the admit cards available on the official RIE CEE portal for the computer-based exam. If you have registered for this entrance exam, then download the hard copy. You can't appear for the exam without carrying the admit card with a valid ID. 

Available Details on the RIE CEE 2026 Admit Card

The information will be about candidates

Name Date of Birth Father's Name
Roll Number Application Number Exam Date
Exam Centre Timings Duration
Candidate's Sign Photo Dos and Don'ts in Exam

Note: The tentative date is expected to be a week before the exam. The direct link will be provided once it's released. Keep checking Shiksha.com.

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RIE CEE Answer Key 2026

NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) releases the provisional answer key a few days after the RIE CEE exam. All students who took the Computer-Based Test can check it and raise objections if they find any mistakes. You can download the RIE CEE Answer Key by logging in with your details. If you want to challenge any question or answer, upload proper documents to support your objection for the CEE 2026 exam.

Provisional Answer Key RIE_CEE_Provisional_Answer_Key_B_SET
Final Answer Key Final_Answer_Key

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If you don’t send your objections within the given time, you can’t ask for re-checking later during the selection or admission process. After checking all the objections, the exam authority will release the final answer key. 

RIE CEE Provisional Answer Key Released in July 2026
RIE CEE Objection Window July 2026
RIE CEE Final Answer Key July/August

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RIE CEE 2026 Result

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will announce the RIE CEE Result 2026 online through the official result portal. Candidates can check and download their results by logging in with their issued credentials. A direct link to access the result will also be provided on this page.

To check the RIE CEE Result 2026:

  • Visit the official exam website or open the direct result link in your browser.
  • Enter your Application ID and Password.
  • Type the verification code displayed on the screen.
  • Click on the ‘Login’ button.
  • The RIE CEE Result will appear on your screen, review and download it for future reference.

The RIE CEE 2026 results are expected to be declared in August 2026 for Group A and in September 2026 for Groups B and C, following the July exam. Candidates can check their scorecards and merit lists by logging into the NCERT portal using their Application ID and Date of Birth.

Direct Link to Download RIE CEE Result 2026: Link will be activated after the declaration.

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RIE CEE 2026 Counselling and Reservation Policy

RIE CEE counselling is conducted within a week or two after the result declaration. RIE CEE 2026 counselling help students get a seat in right course after exam. You need to join counselling if you pass the RIE CEE 2026 test. First, check RIE CEE 2026 result on official website. If name come in merit list, then you can go for counselling process. Counselling for RIE CEE 2026 happen online mostly. You must login with roll number and password to see schedule. Fill your choice of college and course carefully. Once locked, it can’t be changed easily.

After you get your seat, download the RIE CEE 2026 counselling letter. It shows the date, time, and place for document checking. Bring all your papers like admit card, mark sheet, ID proof, and photos. If any document is missing, it can cause trouble. If you don’t get a seat in the first round, wait for the next one. RIE CEE 2026 counselling mostly happens in more than one round. Keep visiting the official website for updates and the final list. Don’t trust fake news or random sites. RIE CEE 2026 counselling helps students get the right college under NCERT. Follow every step slowly and carefully for a smooth admission.

Documents Required for the RIE CEE Counselling

Listed below are the important documents. 

  • Printout of the Application form and Score card/ result sheet of CEE 2026
  • Original Marks cards of Class X and XII classes
  • Domicile Certificate / Residential Certificate C
  • Caste Certificate issued by the Competent Authority from the Domicile State (in case of SC/ST students).
  • ОВС Сertificate (Non-Creamy layer) Current Financial Year in the Government of India Format (if applicable)
  • EWS Certificate (Current Financial Year) in Government of India Format (if applicable)
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Conduct Certificate
  • Migration Certificate for students from states other than Karnataka state
  • PWD Certificate from the Competent Authority (if applicable)
  • Parental Income Certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport size photograph - 6 no.

The institute may ask the candidate to bring other documents, including documents at the time of counselling. 

Also Check: RIE CEE Admission 2026: Documents Required for Group A Candidates

RIE CEE Exam Reservation Policy

As per the Government of India rules, candidates belonging to certain categories are admitted to seats reserved for them based on relaxed criteria. The following reservations are available:

  • SC 15%
  • ST 7.5%
  • OBC 27%
  • PwD 5%
  • EWS 10%.

Candidates applying under the reservation quota will be considered only based on the lists notified by the Government of India and the category certificate/ PwD certificate in the format approved by the Government of India and issued by the competent authority. OBC candidates will have to attach a certificate from a competent authority stating that he/she does not belong to the Creamy Layer.

  • The reservation for EWS will be as per the Government of India norms.
  • For the reservation of Hyderabad-Karnataka under the Karnataka reservation quota, data will be captured and provided to RIE, Mysuru for processing at their end.
  • RIEs will provide one seat for each course BSc BEd, and BA BEd. (RIE, Mysuru will also provide one seat for each programme of MScEd. i.e., Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) And RIE, Bhopal will also provide one seat in BEd-MEd. over and above of their regular quota for NTSE awardees and Tibetan candidates. However, candidates from this category need to appear in the CEE 2026. 
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Regional Institute of Education, Courses, and Exam Centres

Every Regional Institute of Education offers various teaching & education courses. You can choose any of the courses from the provided list offered by the respective RIEs. Could you make sure you meet the admission requirements?

RIE CEE 2026 Courses

RIE, Ajmer: BEd and MEd

Only the students from the states/UTs of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Chandigarh are eligible.

RIE, Bhubaneswar: BA BEd, BSc BEd (PCM and CBZ Group), BEd and MEd

Only the candidates from the states/UT of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are eligible.

For the BEd Programme at RIE Bhubaneswar

Only from the states/UT of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are eligible.

RIE, Bhopal: BEd, BEd-MEd, and MEd

Only from the states/UTs of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli are eligible. For the BEd-MEd course, the candidates from all states and UTs are eligible

RIE, Mysuru: BA BEd, BSc BEd (PCM and CBZ Group), MScEd. (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics), BEd, and MEd

  • Only from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and the UTs of Puducherry and Lakshadweep are eligible.
  • For MScEd. (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) from all States and UTs can apply.

NERIE, Shillong: BEd

For the BEd programme at NERIE, Shillong, only the candidates from the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura are eligible.

RIE, Nellore: MA(Education Technology)

For the MA (Education Technology) programme, the candidates from all states and UTs are eligible.

SIASTE, Haryana: BA BEd and BSc BEd

For BA BEd, BSc BEd programmes, the candidates from all states and UTs can apply.

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RIE CEE 2026 Exam Centres

You can choose three examination centres from the following cities;

  • Ahmedabad
  • Ajmer
  • Berhampur
  • Bhubaneswar
  • Bhopal
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Cuttack
  • Dehradun
  • Delhi
  • Ernakulum
  • Gangtok
  • Guwahati
  • Hyderabad
  • Jaipur
  • Jammu
  • Jorhat
  • Kolkata
  • Leh
  • Lucknow
  • Mumbai
  • Mysuru
  • Panaji
  • Shimla
  • Silchar
  • Shillong
  • Sri Nagar
  • UMIAM
  • Patna
  • Ranchi
  • Prayagraj
  • Raipur
  • Sambalpur
  • Vijayawada
  • Port Blair
  • Kavarati.

Note: However, any centres in the later stages can be changed. It depends on the number of registered candidates

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RIE CEE 2026 contact details help students reach right place for help. You can ask about exam, admit card, or result.

If any questions come, contact the Regional Institute of Education office. They give right info about RIE CEE 2026 exam dates and updates.

Email: riecee2026help@gmail.com

Phone: 080-29720411

Website: www.cee.ncert.gov.in

The RIE CEE 2026 website may load slowly at times, so please try again after a short while. It contains all the latest updates, notifications, and application forms. For assistance with the application form, you can email the support team with your name and registration number. They usually respond promptly. You may also visit the RIE campus for in-person guidance, where staff members can help you with eligibility, syllabus, and counseling information.

Continue to check the official RIE CEE 2026 website regularly for new announcements. Avoid using unofficial or random links online. If phone lines are busy, try calling in the morning. The RIE CEE 2026 support team is dedicated to assisting every candidate.

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Important FAQs related to RIE CEE 2026

Check the RIE CEE 2026 FAQs below for complete details on eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application process, and other important information.

Q:   Which rie is best for a 160 cutoff?
A: 

A score of 160 is the maximum possible score in the RIE CEE entrance exam. If you have scored 160 then you can get admission in your dream institute.

Q:   How to check BEd merit list 2026 Karnataka?
A: 

The process typically involves applying online, waiting for the merit list release, and then proceeding to counselling and option entry for college selection.

Q:   What is the closing rank for RIE Ajmer?
A: 

General candidates often need 60-70% marks (or higher in RIE CEE) and OBC/SC/ST candidates need progressively lower marks.

Q:   What is the official website of Rie Cee?
A: 

Candidates will be able to fill the RIE CEE application form 2026 through the website only at cee.ncert.gov.in.

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