Gauhati University has released the admission brochure for the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) B.A.-B.Ed. (Secondary Stage) for the 2026-27 session. The Gauhati University ITEP Admission 2026-27 offers a dual-major undergraduate degree, one major in Education and the other in a chosen discipline, designed as per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the mandate of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
The programme prepares candidates to teach Grades 9 to 12 and is being run under the Department of Education, Gauhati University. Candidates interested in the Gauhati University ITEP Admission 2026-27 must have a valid NCET score, since qualifying the National Common Entrance Test is a mandatory requirement for admission.
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Courses Offered
The Gauhati University ITEP B.A.-B.Ed. (Secondary Stage) has a total intake of 50 seats, distributed across seven disciplinary majors, with one major in Education compulsory for every candidate. The major-wise seat distribution is given below.
| Major Subject | Seats |
|---|---|
| Assamese | 8 |
| English | 7 |
| Hindi | 7 |
| History | 7 |
| Political Science | 7 |
| Geography | 7 |
| Economics | 7 |
Category-wise reservation of 50 seats under Gauhati University ITEP Admission 2026 is shown below.
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 16 |
| OBC/ MOBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 14 |
| ST (Plains) | 5 |
| ST (Hills) | 3 |
| SC | 4 |
| EWS | 5 |
| PWD | 3 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class XII in any stream or discipline, securing at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade.
- Candidates must have appeared for the test in any one of English, Hindi, Assamese, History, Political Science, Geography, or Economics as the domain subject in the NCET.
- A candidate should have appeared in the Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- Students who have passed Class XII with any of the eligible subjects can apply for the corresponding disciplinary major.
Entrance Test Requirement
- Candidates must have appeared in the NCET exam with a relevant domain subject (minimum one), along with Languages I and II, Teaching Aptitude, and the General Test.
- This is referred to as the 4+1 method, since admission is based on the total NCET score across these four compulsory sections plus one domain subject.
Selection Process
- Selection for the Gauhati University ITEP Admission 2026 is strictly merit-based, determined by the total NCET score under the 4+1 method.
- Allotment of the disciplinary major is based on the candidate’s NCET score in the Domain Subject along with the compulsory sections (Languages I and II, Teaching Aptitude, General Test).
- Candidates who select Gauhati University as their first preference are given priority during preparation of the merit list and seat allotment.
- Those who select Gauhati University as a second or lower preference are considered only after all eligible first-preference candidates have been accommodated, subject to seat availability, and no claim for admission is entertained from candidates who did not select Gauhati University as first preference.
- Admission counselling is conducted by the Department of Education, Gauhati University.
- Candidates must also indicate their major preferences in order of priority and select one minor subject other than their chosen major.
- Candidates who decline the admission offer, or fail to take admission within the prescribed time, are not considered in any subsequent merit list.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal of Gauhati University ITEP Admission 2026 by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Register using a valid email address and mobile number, the same ones used at the time of applying for the NCET entrance examination.
- Enter the NCET Registration Number; the Admission Portal will auto-fetch the NCET score after OTP-based validation.
- Select preferences for the disciplinary major in order of priority, and choose one minor subject other than the chosen major.
- Upload the required proof of having passed Class XII with the requisite marks.
- Complete the registration and follow further instructions on the SAMARTH Portal.
- Lastly, download the application form of Gauhati University ITEP Admission 2026 for future reference
Course Fees
The admission fee for the programme, excluding the University Examination Fee, Registration Fee, and Enrollment Fee, is charged semester-wise as below.
| Semester | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| 1st | 36,200/- |
| 2nd | 33,800/- |
| 3rd | 36,200/- |
| 4th | 33,800/- |
| 5th | 36,200/- |
| 6th | 33,800/- |
| 7th | 36,200/- |
| 8th | 33,800/- |
Key Dates
| Registration started | 10th July 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 16th July 2026 |
| First merit list | 17th and 18th July 2026 |
| Admission under the first merit list | 20th and 21st July 2026 |
| Second merit list | 22nd July 2026 |
| Admission under the second merit list | 23rd and 24th July 2026 |
| Third merit list | 25th July 2026 |
| Admission under the third merit list | 27th and 28th July 2026 |
| Spot admission | 29th and 30th July 2026 |
Important Links
| Application Portal |
| Anti-Ragging Undertaking Portal |
| Admission Brochure |
| Notification for Gauhati University ITEP Admission 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NCET mandatory for the Gauhati University ITEP Admission 2026-27?
Yes, qualifying in the NCET conducted by the NTA on behalf of the NCTE is a mandatory requirement for seeking admission.
What is the minimum eligibility for the Gauhati University B.A.-B.Ed. Admission 2026-27?
Candidates must have passed Class XII in any stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate, and must have appeared in the NCET with one of the seven eligible domain subjects.
How many total seats are available under this programme?
The programme has 50 total seats, distributed across seven disciplinary majors: Assamese, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Geography, and Economics.
How will the disciplinary major be allotted?
The major will be allotted based on the candidate’s NCET score in the Domain Subject along with the compulsory sections (Languages I and II, Teaching Aptitude, General Test).
Will hostel accommodation be provided to admitted students?
Allotment of hostel seats is subject to availability only, and admission to the programme does not entitle a candidate to a hostel seat.
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