Which exam is required for B.Sc. B.Ed. admission at RIE Ajmer?

B.Sc. B.Ed. and B.A. B.Ed. (ITEP) at RIE Ajmer require NCET, conducted by NTA. NCET 2026 was held on April 17, 2026. Results were declared on June 4, 2026. NCET counselling is currently underway for the 2026-27 session.

Which exam is needed for B.Ed. and M.Ed. admission at RIE Ajmer?

B.Ed. and M.Ed. admission uses RIE CEE, conducted by NCERT. RIE CEE 2026 was held on July 3, 2026. Results for B.Ed. and M.Ed. are expected in September 2026 (Tentative).

What is the minimum eligibility for B.Ed. at RIE Ajmer?

Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree in Science, Social Science, or Humanities with at least 50% marks. SC, ST, and PwD candidates need a minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying degree.

How is the RIE CEE merit list calculated?

NCERT uses a composite merit score combining two components. The RIE CEE exam score carries 60% weightage. The qualifying exam aggregate marks carry 40% weightage. Both are combined to determine the final merit rank used for seat allotment.

How many B.Ed. and M.Ed. seats are available at RIE Ajmer?

RIE Ajmer has 55 seats in B.Ed. Science and Mathematics and 55 seats in B.Ed. Social Science and Language. Total B.Ed. intake is 110 seats. M.Ed. has 55 seats at RIE Ajmer.

Is direct or management-quota admission available at RIE Ajmer?

No. RIE Ajmer does not offer management quota or direct admission. All seats are filled through merit-based centralised counselling by NCERT. Candidates must qualify in NCET (for ITEP) or RIE CEE (for B.Ed. or M.Ed.).

What is the RIE CEE 2026 application fee?

The RIE CEE 2026 application fee is INR 1,400 for General and OBC candidates. SC, ST, EWS, and PwD candidates pay INR 800. Fees are paid online at cee.ncert.gov.in during registration.

Can students in their final qualifying year apply for RIE CEE?

Yes. Candidates appearing in their qualifying exam in 2026 may apply for RIE CEE. They must update their marks on the CEE portal between June 23 and July 10, 2026. Final admission is confirmed after original certificate verification.

How does RIE Ajmer counselling work across the five RIEs?

NCERT conducts centralised online counselling for all five Regional Institutes of Education. Qualified candidates register, fill programme and institute preferences, and receive seat allotment based on composite rank and availability. Multiple rounds are held until all seats are filled.

What is the RIE CEE 2026 exam pattern?

RIE CEE 2026 is a Computer-Based Test with 80 questions for 160 marks in 120 minutes. Correct answers earn 2 marks. Wrong answers carry a penalty of 0.5 marks. Sections cover Language Proficiency, Teaching Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.