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

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

This exam is conducted for courses given below:
Anshul Jindal
Updated on Nov 3, 2025 11:31 IST

By Anshul Jindal, 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 there, whereas MEd is under Group C.

Candidates will be able to find the application form link on the RIE portal. 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 content
  • What is RIE CEE?
  • RIE CEE 2025 Important Dates
  • RIE CEE 2026 Highlights
  • RIE CEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • RIE CEE Syllabus 2026
  • RIE CEE Exam Pattern 2026
  • RIE CEE Application Form 2026
  • RIE CEE Admit Card 2026
  • RIE CEE 2025 Result
  • RIE CEE 2025 Counselling
  • RIE CEE 2026 Reservation Policy
  • RIE CEE 2025 Exam Centres
  • Regional Institute of Education and its Courses
  • RIE CEE 2026 Contact Information
  • Important FAQs related to RIE CEE 2026
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What is RIE CEE?

The NCERT conducts this common entrance test for candidates who want to take admission in teaching courses. These courses are offered at Prarambh and Regional Institutes of Education located at Ajmer, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Mysore, and Shillong. You can find the RIEs and Prarambh list 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

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RIE CEE 2025 Important Dates

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
11 Oct ' 25

SIASTE, Second Mop-up Round

06 Oct ' 25

Welcome & Orientation to newly admitted students

30 Sep ' 25

SIASTE, First Mop-up Round

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RIE CEE 2026 Highlights

Candidates can find some of the important highlights of the RIE CEE 2026 exam, including mode, frequency, marking scheme, types of questions, medium of exam, and so on. 

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

RIE CEE 2026

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

Offline only

Test Duration

120 minutes

Courses Offered

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

Language/Medium of Exam

English

No. of Test Cities

36

Exam Helpdesk No.

0821-2515002

Exam Website

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

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RIE CEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Meet some conditions before you register for the RIE CEE. Get familiar with the section to get familiar with 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 +2 / Hr. Sec./ Sr. Sec. or any equivalent examination recognized by University/ Board with at least 50% marks in overall aggregate of qualifying examination. There is a relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ ST/ PwD. The qualifying examination should be recognized by the affiliating universities of the RIEs.

Candidates who have passed +2/Hr. Sec./Sr. Sec. or any equivalent examination in 2024, 2025 and appearing/ appeared in 2026 only will be considered

BA BEd

Candidates must have passed +2/ Hr. Secondary/ Sr. Secondary or equivalent examination in Science and Commerce streams or in Arts streams with at least 50% marks in aggregate (relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) in 2024, 2025, and appearing/appeared in 2026 only will be considered. 

MSc Ed

Candidates seeking admission to M.Sc. Ed. (Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics) must have passed with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) (M stands for Mathematics or Statistics) at +2 level.

Candidates must have passed +2 / Hr. Sec./ Sr. Sec. or any equivalent examination recognized by the University/ Board with at least 50% marks in aggregate of qualifying examination (relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates). The qualifying examination should be recognized by the affiliating university of RIE, Mysuru (University of Mysore).

Candidates who have passed +2 / Hr. Sec./ Sr. Sec. or any equivalent examination in 2024, 2025, and appearing/ appeared in 2026 only will be considered.

Integrated BEd MEd (3 Year)

A post graduate 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).

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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).

You can find the syllabus 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 depends on the chosen group. There will be separate questions for each. 

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

Anyone who is preparing for this teaching exam must get familiar with the pattern. The RIE CEE 2026 exam pattern is created to assess your aptitude and subject knowledge. It will also help you understand the sections, the marking scheme, and the duration. As per the official exam pattern, the test will include MCQs. The question paper has questions from three sections: Language Proficiency, Teaching Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability, while the time duration of the exam is 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 exam conducting body releases the RIE CEE 2026 application form on the portal. If you wish to get admission in any teaching regional institute, fill out the application form. You must enter your details, like your name, education, and phone number. Also, upload your photo and sign in the required format. Paying the application fee via any online payment mode is compulsory for form submission

Check: RIE CEE 2026 Application Form

RIE CEE Application Form Fee

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).

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why is my RIE CEE portal score card not visible for the group B result?
A: 

CEE Result for Group B was declared on September 11, on the RIE Bhopal website. Check your login credentials twice before trying to login. You can reset the password in case you're entering the incorrect one. If the situation still persists, you should immediately notify the RIE helplines. The counselling process is ongoing, and to avoid missing that. Contact helpline.

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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.

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RIE CEE 2025 Result

The exam body, NCERT, declared the RIE CEE Result 2026 online on the result portal. To check and download the RIE CEE Result, log in using the issued credentials. The result download link will be made available here on this page.

  • Enter @https://www.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1258/94288/login.html on browser check the result.
  • After that, enter your application ID and password.
  • Also, input the verification code as displayed on the screen.
  • Now, you can click on the  'Login' button.
  • The RIE CEE Result is displayed on your screen. Check it. 

The result for each group is released separately, and counselling is also conducted in the same manner. 

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why is my RIE CEE portal score card not visible for the group B result?
A: 

CEE Result for Group B was declared on September 11, on the RIE Bhopal website. Check your login credentials twice before trying to login. You can reset the password in case you're entering the incorrect one. If the situation still persists, you should immediately notify the RIE helplines. The counselling process is ongoing, and to avoid missing that. Contact helpline.

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RIE CEE 2025 Counselling

RIE CEE counselling is conducted within a week or two after the result declaration. Every regional institute of education releases its separate schedule for the counselling of the offered courses. The notices carrying the shortlisted and waitlisted candidates' names are updated on the website. It is important for a candidate to report with all the required documents on the given date; otherwise, they might get disqualified from the counselling round. 

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What if I miss my counselling date?
A: 

It is not advised for any candidate to miss the counselling date. It can result in losing the seat as well as the admission. You can confirm with the respective RIE if you can attend the next round of counselling or any other available solution.

Q:   What is the minimum RIE CEE score needed to get into RIE Bhopal?
A: 

The list for the provisionally selected and waitlisted candidates based on their scores has been released on the website. The score differs every year. The RIE Bhopal 2025 cut-off year is around 80-85.

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RIE CEE 2026 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 2025. 
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RIE CEE 2025 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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Regional Institute of Education and its Courses

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, 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.

Also Check: Regional Institute of Education Courses, Fees, and Admission

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RIE CEE 2026 Contact Information

Regional Institute of Education (NCERT) Bhubaneswar

Sachivalaya Marg Unit-9 Bhubaneswar Odisha

Pin-751022

Website: www.riebbs.ac.in

Mobile: +918280337189

(Office Hours - 9.00 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

Mail: ceesupport2025@riebbs.ac.in

Regional Institute of Education Ajmer

Capt. D.P Choudhary Marg Ajmer Rajasthan India

Pin Code: 305 004

Phone: +91 145 2643721

Fax: +91 145 2643862

Email: rieajmer@yahoo.com

Website: www.rieajmer.raj.nic.in

Regional Institute of Education Bhopal

Shyamla Hills Bhopal Madhya Pradesh India

Pin Code: 462 013

Phone: +91 755 2661463

Fax: +91 755 2661668

Email: principal.riebpl@gmail.com

Website: www.riebhopal.nic.in

Regional Institute of Education Mysuru

Manasagangothri Mysuru Karnataka India

Pin Code: 570 006

Phone: +91 821 2514095

Fax: +91 821 2515665

Email: riemysore@rediffmail.com

Website: www.riemysore.ac.in

North East Regional Institute of Education Shillong

Umiam Ri-Bhoi District Shillong Meghalaya India

Pin Code: 793 103

Phone: +91 364 2570009 / 24 / 17 / 82

Fax: +91 364 2570062

Email: nerie.ncert1@gmail.com nerie.shillong@ncert.nic.in

Website: www.nerie.nic.in

Regional Institute of Education Nellore

VR College Trunk Road

SPSR Nellore-524001

Mobile: 9448239716

E-mail- rienellore@gmail.com

State Institute of Advanced Studies in Teacher Education (SIASTE)

Model School Building Opposite Govt. PG Nehru College

Bahadurgarh Road Jhajjar (Haryana)

Pin Code: 124104

Phone: +91-8901148887

Fax: +91-8901148887

Email: info@siaste.ac.in

Website: www.siaste.ac.in

Note: The contact details are derived from the 2025 session. The confirmation will be given once the notification is released.

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Important FAQs related to RIE CEE 2026

Check RIE CEE 2025 FAQs below:

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, the Regional Institute of Education Common Entrance Examination (RIE CEE) 2025 for B.Ed. admissions may conduct a second and a third round of counselling depending on the availability of vacant seats after the first round. Generally, the second list or round is released a few days after the fir

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Satyajeet Singh

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a month ago

CEE Result for Group B was declared on September 11, on the RIE Bhopal website. Check your login credentials twice before trying to login. You can reset the password in case you're entering the incorrect one. If the situation still persists, you should immediately notify the RIE helplines. The couns

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The RIE CEE MEd Important Dates include application closing by June 20, 2025, and the entrance exam on 13 July. Results were declared on September 5 for Group C (MEd). The counselling is being conducted at the Regional Institute of Education (Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, and Mysuru). Candidates can

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

It is not advised for any candidate to miss the counselling date. It can result in losing the seat as well as the admission. You can confirm with the respective RIE if you can attend the next round of counselling or any other available solution.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

No, you can't change the allotted RIE after admission. Try to choose carefully during choice-filling round.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The list for the provisionally selected and waitlisted candidates based on their scores has been released on the website. The score differs every year. The RIE Bhopal 2025 cut-off year is around 80-85.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

There are five Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs) in India, located in Mysuru, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, and Shillong (NE-RIE). These institutions are constituent units of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and were established to provide teacher education progr

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Ranks are generated with 60% weightage for CEE-2025 marks and 40% weightage for qualifying examination marks, if the Candidate is eligible. (Please refer prospectus: Methods of Generating Rank)

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the RIE CEE result has been released. The result for Group A was released on August 30, Group B (BEd) on September 11, and for Group C on September 5. Candidates can download their results @https://www.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1258/94288/login.html.

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Admission process is as below:

Step 1: The Candidate has to Register by providing Basic Details, upload personal details, upload qualifying examination marks, Make online paymentof exam fee (Rs. 1,400/- for General and OBC and Rs. 800/- for SC / ST / PwD (Person with Disability DIVYANG), Download the

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Contributor-Level 10

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