| Course Name | 2-Year B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) |
| Total Seats | 50 + 5 EWS |
| Organization | NERIE, Shillong (NCERT) |
| Qualification | Graduation/ Post-graduation |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Apply Fee | ₹1400 / ₹800 |
| Start Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date | 10 June 2026 |
NERIE B.Ed Admission 2026
The North East Regional Institute of Education (NERIE), Shillong has released the official Information Bulletin for admission to its 2-year B.Ed programme for the 2026-2028 session. Candidates from the eight North Eastern states will be selected through the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026 conducted by NCERT. The online application window is open from 15 May 2026 to 10 June 2026, and the entrance exam will be held on 3 July 2026 in CBT mode.
NERIE is one of the nine constituent units of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi, and caters to the educational needs of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. The institute is located at Umiam, about 20 km from Shillong city, close to the Umiam Lake. Eligible candidates can register on the CEE portal at cee.ncert.gov.in and select NERIE Shillong as their preferred institute. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of 60% weightage from the entrance exam and 40% from the qualifying graduation marks.
NERIE B.Ed CEE 2026 Details
Course Name: 2-Year Regular B.Ed (Bachelor of Education)
Institute: North East Regional Institute of Education (NERIE), Umiam, Shillong
Total Seats: 55 seats – 28 for Science & Mathematics stream and 27 for Language & Social Science stream, inclusive of 5 EWS seats drawn from both streams
Eligible States: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura
Conducting Body: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Selection Mode: Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026, followed by counselling
Exam Date: 28 June 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Group: Group B (Graduation level)
Affiliation: North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong
Programme Highlights: Fully residential campus with separate hostels for boys and girls, scholarships for all eligible students, intensive school internship programme, modern library, ICT labs, AC auditorium, NKN high-speed internet, and campus placement support.
Seat Matrix for NERIE B.Ed 2026
NERIE has issued a state-wise seat matrix dated 17 April 2026 showing the category-wise distribution of 50 seats, plus 5 additional EWS seats drawn from both streams. Assam has the largest share with 15 seats, while the other seven states get 5 seats each. PwD reservation will follow NCERT norms.
| State | Quota | General | OBC | SC | ST |
| Assam | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 5 | 4 | – | – | 1 |
| Manipur | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | – |
| Meghalaya | 5 | 4 | – | – | 1 |
| Mizoram | 5 | 4 | – | – | 1 |
| Nagaland | 5 | 4 | – | – | 1 |
| Sikkim | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Tripura | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | – |
| Total | 50 | 26 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
An additional 5 seats are reserved under the EWS category, drawn from both the Science & Mathematics and Social Science & Language groups.
Eligibility Criteria for NERIE B.Ed 2026
Candidates must hold at least 50% marks in a Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, or Humanities, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science or Mathematics with 55% marks, or any equivalent qualification. A relaxation of 5% is given to SC, ST and PwD candidates. There is no restriction on the year of passing the qualifying examination.
Applicants must be permanent residents of one of the eight North Eastern states covered by NERIE. As proof, candidates can submit either a domicile/nativity/residence certificate from the competent authority, evidence of having passed the qualifying examination from the concerned state, or a posting certificate of a parent or guardian working in a State/Central Government office located in the state.
Candidates who scored less than 50% in graduation (45% for reserved categories) but qualify on the basis of their Master’s degree marks must still submit their graduation aggregate marks in the application form, since the 40% weightage in the merit list is calculated from graduation marks.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General (UR) / OBC | ₹1400 |
| SC / ST | ₹800 |
| PwD (40% and above) | ₹800 |
| EWS | ₹800 |
The fee is payable online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI at the time of form submission, and is non-refundable.
CEE 2026 Exam Pattern
The CEE 2026 for B.Ed (Group B) is an offline OMR-based test of 2 hours with 80 multiple-choice questions spread across three sections. Each correct answer carries 2 marks, each wrong answer attracts a negative marking of 0.5 mark, and unattended questions carry no marks. The total marks of the paper are 160.
| Section | Questions | Medium |
| Language Proficiency in English | 20 | English only |
| Teaching Aptitude | 30 | English & Hindi |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | English & Hindi |
| Total | 80 | — |
CEE 2026 Syllabus
Language Proficiency in English: Comprehension, rearrangement of sentences, fill in the blanks, spotting errors, equivalent meanings of phrases, sentence completion, sequencing, and grammar covering synonyms, antonyms, idioms, prepositions, tenses and articles.
Teaching Aptitude: Attitude towards education, children and the teaching profession; interest in teaching; leadership and group management; emotional and social adjustment; intrapersonal and interpersonal skills; digital initiatives and pedagogy; National Education Policy 2020 and school education; NCF-SE 2023; and general awareness of contemporary issues in school education.
Reasoning Ability: Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, missing numbers, number and letter series, theme finding, jumbling, analogy, odd one out, sentence arrangement, statement and conclusions, syllogism, logical problems, and establishing relationships.
Selection Process and Merit List
The final merit list will be prepared on a 60:40 weightage basis. The CEE 2026 entrance exam score contributes 60% of the final rank, and the aggregate marks of the qualifying graduation examination contribute the remaining 40%. Candidates who qualify on the basis of their Master’s degree will still have their graduation aggregate marks counted under the 40% weightage. Final admission is offered after counselling based on this combined merit.
Exam Cities for North East Candidates
Candidates must select any five examination cities while filling the form. The cities most convenient for North East applicants are Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar, Jorhat, Umiam, Gangtok, and Port Blair. Other available centres across India include Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhopal, and several more. NCERT may add or drop centres later depending on registrations, and no change requests will be entertained after city allotment.
How to Apply for NERIE B.Ed CEE 2026?
| Open the CEE 2026 application link from the Important Links section below. |
| Click on “New Registration” and fill in basic details to generate login credentials. |
| Log in with the generated User ID and password, then fill out the full application form with personal, academic, category, domicile, and contact details. Use the Age Calculator if you need help confirming your age as on the cut-off date. |
| Select Group B as your course group, NERIE Shillong as your preferred institute, and choose either Science & Mathematics or Social Science & Languages as your specialisation. |
| Select any five examination cities from the list provided in the form. |
| Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed size and format. The Image Resizer tool can help if your files exceed the limit. |
| Pay the application fee online (₹1400 for General/OBC, ₹800 for SC/ST/PwD/EWS) using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. |
| Preview the filled form, submit it before 5 June 2026, and download a printout of the confirmation page for future reference. |
Note: Appearing candidates of B.Ed must submit their qualifying examination marks on the CEE 2026 portal by 30 June 2026. Any misrepresentation of facts regarding qualifying marks, domicile or category will disqualify the candidature.
Important Dates of NERIE B.Ed CEE 2026
| Notification Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 5 June 2026 |
| Admit Card | 25 June 2026 |
| CEE 2026 Exam | 3 July 2026 |
| Result Declaration | To be notified |
Important Links of NERIE B.Ed CEE 2026
| Exam City Details | Click Here |
| CBT Mock Test | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| B.Ed. Entrance Guide | Click Here |
| Date Extension Notice | Click Here |
| Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Seat Matrix | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for NERIE B.Ed CEE 2026?
The online application window for NERIE B.Ed admission through CEE 2026 is open from 15 May 2026 to 10 June 2026 on the NCERT CEE portal at cee.ncert.gov.in.
What is the application fee for NERIE B.Ed CEE 2026?
The CEE 2026 application fee is ₹1400 for General and OBC candidates, and ₹800 for SC, ST, PwD (with at least 40% disability), and EWS candidates. The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
How are NERIE B.Ed seats distributed among the North Eastern states?
Assam gets 15 seats, while Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura get 5 seats each, totalling 50 seats. An additional 5 EWS seats are drawn from both the Science & Mathematics and Social Science & Language streams.
What is the exam pattern of CEE 2026 for B.Ed?
The CEE 2026 for B.Ed (Group B) is an offline OMR-based test of 2 hours with 80 multiple-choice questions covering Language Proficiency in English (20 questions), Teaching Aptitude (30 questions) and Reasoning Ability (30 questions). Each correct answer carries 2 marks and each wrong answer attracts -0.5 negative marking.
How will the NERIE B.Ed merit list be prepared?
The merit list combines 60% weightage from the CEE 2026 entrance exam score and 40% weightage from the aggregate marks of the qualifying graduation examination. Final admission is offered after counselling based on this combined merit.
Who can apply for NERIE B.Ed admission 2026?
Permanent residents of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura with at least 50% marks in graduation or post-graduation (45% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates) are eligible. Engineering or Technology graduates with Science or Mathematics specialisation need 55% marks.
