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N-CET 2025 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Topics, Weightage & Exam Highlights

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Updated on 2025

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National Common Entrance Test (NCET) Syllabus Highlights
National Common Entrance Test (NCET) Basic Information
Subject-wise Weightage
Language 1
Language 2
General Test
Teaching Aptitude
Domain-Specific Subjects (Any three chosen from 26 options)

National Common Entrance Test (Ncet) Syllabus Highlights

The National Common Entrance Test (NCET) syllabus is based on NCERT Class 12, applicable for year 2025. The official syllabus is published on the exam portal.

National Common Entrance Test (Ncet) Basic Information

NameNational Common Entrance Test (NCET)
Conducting AuthorityNational Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
Syllabus Based OnNCERT Class 12
Total Marks640
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Subjects CoveredLanguage 1, Language 2, Domain-Specific Subjects, General Test, Teaching Aptitude

Subject-wise Weightage

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Language 120 (out of 23)80
Language 220 (out of 23)80
General Test20 (out of 23)80
Teaching Aptitude20 (out of 23)80
Domain-Specific Subjects (Any three chosen from 26 options)25 from each subject (out of 28 per subject)300
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Language 1

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Reading Comprehension-
  • Passage Understanding
  • Inference
  • Contextual Meaning
Literary Aptitude-
  • Understanding Literary Devices
  • Figures Of Speech
Vocabulary-
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Idioms And Phrases
  • Word Usage
Grammar and Sentence Structure-
  • Error Detection
  • Sentence Correction
  • Parts Of Speech
  • Tenses
Verbal Ability-
  • Sentence Completion
  • Para Jumbles

Language 2

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Reading Comprehension-
  • Passage Understanding
  • Inference
  • Contextual Meaning
Literary Aptitude-
  • Understanding Literary Devices
  • Figures Of Speech
Vocabulary-
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Idioms And Phrases
  • Word Usage
Grammar and Sentence Structure-
  • Error Detection
  • Sentence Correction
  • Parts Of Speech
  • Tenses
Verbal Ability-
  • Sentence Completion
  • Para Jumbles

General Test

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
General Knowledge-
  • Static General Knowledge (Capitals, Currencies, Dances, National Parks)
  • History
  • Polity
  • Geography
  • Indian Constitution
Current Affairs-
  • National Events
  • International Events
  • Summits
  • Memorandums Of Understanding (Mous)
  • Important Appointments
  • Capital And Currency Updates
General Mental Ability-
  • Analogies
  • Series
  • Patterns
  • Syllogisms
  • Logical Sequences
  • Puzzles
  • Data Interpretation
  • Problem-solving Questions
Numerical Ability and Quantitative Reasoning-
  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Statistics

Teaching Aptitude

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Understanding Child Development & Pedagogy-
  • Child Psychology
  • Stages Of Development
  • Learning Theories
Teaching-Learning Process & Strategies-
  • Effective Teaching Methods
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Assessment Techniques
Classroom Management and Problem Solving-
  • Discipline Strategies
  • Addressing Student Challenges
  • Creating A Positive Learning Environment
General Teaching Related Concepts-
  • Topics Related To Teaching Of Science, Arts, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Languages
  • Educational Psychology
  • Methodology

Domain-specific Subjects (Any Three Chosen From 26 Options)

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Mathematics-
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
Science-
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
Social Science-
  • History
  • Geography
  • Political Science
  • Economics
Commerce-
  • Accountancy
  • Business Studies
  • Economics
Other Domain Subjects (As per NCERT Class 12 Syllabus)-
  • Comprehensive Coverage Of Chosen Subject From Class 12 Ncert Curriculum
Applicable Degrees
4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)
B.A. B.Ed.
B.Sc. B.Ed.
B.Com. B.Ed.
Institutions accepting N-CET
Approximately 77 (for Academic Session 2025-26)
University of Delhi-image
University of Delhi
Central University of Rajasthan-image
Central University of Rajasthan
Aligarh Muslim University-image
Aligarh Muslim University
NIT Warangal-image
NIT Warangal
IIT Kharagpur-image
IIT Kharagpur
Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Ajmer-image
Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Ajmer
Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Bhopal-image
Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Bhopal
Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Bhubaneswar-image
Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Bhubaneswar
Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Mysore-image
Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Mysore
Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Shillong-image
Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Shillong
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