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NCERT has established the Regional Institute of Education (RIE) to offer education programs to aspiring teachers across India. These institutes are set up in five different regions of the country which are Bhubaneswar, Ajmer, Shillong, Mysore, and Bhopal. The Common Entrance Exam (CEE) is thus conducted by the NCERT, annually, for admission to the RIE Institutes across India.
- RIE CEE exam date 2025 is July 13, 2025.
RIE CEE answer key 2025 has been released. Candidates can download it on the official website – cee.ncert.gov.in using the application number and password. They can raise objections, if any, from July 19 (10 AM) to July 24, 2025 (10 AM).
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| RIE CEE 2025 Registration Dates | May 29 to June 17, 2025 |
| RIE CEE Admit Card 2025 | July 10, 2025 |
| RIE CEE Exam 2025 |
July 13, 2025 |
| Result for admission to B.Sc. B.Ed/B.A. B.Ed./M.Sc. Ed | July 2025 |
| Result for admission to B.Ed./B.Ed.-M.Ed./M.Ed. | July 2025 |
Calculation of RIE CEE Scores
According to the official notice released by NCERT, the RIE CEE 2025 scores can be calculated by the below mentioned steps:
- The entrance exam carries 60% of the weightage , the rest 40% is determined by the scores of the Qualifying exam.
- In case there are any ties, it would be decided by the scores of the Teaching Aptitude Section.If there still lies a tie then the result will be decided on the basis of the age of the candidates. Senior candidates will get priority.
- Merit list will be considered three digits after decimal with rounding off
- RIEs will be providing an extra seat per course, B.Sc.B.Ed and B.A.B.Ed, and RIE Mysore will provide an extra seat for each course of M.Sc.Ed. (Physics, Chemistry, and Math) over and above the regular quota for NTSE awardees.
- Candidates who have passed their qualifying exam two years ago can also apply for B.Sc.B.Ed./ B.A.B.Ed./ M.Sc.Ed. There is no restriction in the passing year to apply for B.Ed. and M.Ed
Determining factors for RIE CEE 2025 Cutoff
The factors that will be determining the cut off would be:
- State of residence of the candidate
- Institute and course selected by the candidate
- The scores obtained in their Qualifying exams
The cut off will be decided by the respective Institutes after announcing the results.
RIE CEE 2025 Cut Off (Expected)
The Institute-wise cut off list shall be published on the official website. Until then candidates can check the table below to know the estimated chances of them getting into their desired courses.
| Courses | RIE Bhubaneshwar Expected Cutoff | RIE Mysuru Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc B.Ed (Physical Science) | 65-40 | - |
| B.Sc B.Ed (CBZ) | 65-35 | - |
| BA B.Ed | 30-60 | - |
| M.Sc Ed (Chemistry) | - | 45-75 |
| M.Sc Ed (Mathematics) | - | 55-75 |
| B.Sc B.Ed (PCM) | - | 50-70 |
| B.Sc B.Ed (CBZ) | 55-75 |
RIE CEE Counseling Procedure
The Counseling process starts in two to three weeks after the declaration of the results. Once the results are declared NCERT shall release the schedule for the Counseling process.
Documents to keep handy during counseling:
- Application form and scorecard
- Copy of your original ID Proof
- Marksheets of 10th and 12th(original and 2 self-attested copies)
- Certificate of migration (original and self-attested)
- Character certificate issued by the Principal of the institution last attended (original and self-attested copies).
- Five passport size photographs, Residence & Caste certificate (original and self-attested copies), if applicable.
- Demand draft of prescribed amount of the admission fee.
RIE Institutes and the different programmes they offer
- B.Sc.B.Ed. (Four Year Integrated)
- B.A.B.Ed. (Four Year Integrated)
- M.Sc.Ed. (Six Year Integrated)
- B.Ed. M.Ed (Three Year Integrated)
- B.Ed. (Two Year)
- M.Ed. (Two Year)
Seat Availability for each program:
B.Sc.B.Ed. Four Year Integrated
| RIEs | Physical Science Group | Biological Science Group |
|---|---|---|
| RIE Bhubaneshwar | 55 | 55 |
| RIE Mysuru | 55 | 55 |
B.A.B.Ed. Four Year Integrated
| RIEs | Number of seats |
|---|---|
| RIE Bhubaneshwar | 55 |
| RIE Mysuru | 55 |
M.Sc.Ed. Six Year Integrated
| RIEs | M.Sc.Ed.(Physics) | M.Sc.Ed(Chemistry | M.Sc.Ed(Mathematics) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIE Mysusu | 22 | 22 | 22 |
B.Ed.-M.Ed. Three Integrated
| RIE | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| RIE Bhopal | 55 |
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
| RIEs | Science and Mathematics Group | Social Science and Language Group |
|---|---|---|
| RIE Bhopal | 55 | 55 |
| RIE Ajmer | 55 | 55 |
| RIE Bhubaneshwar | 55 | 55 |
| RIE Mysuru | 27/28 | 28/27 |
| NERIE Shillong | 28 | 27 |
M.Ed. Two Year
| RIEs | M.Ed. |
|---|---|
| RIE Ajmer | 55 |
| RIE Bhubaneshwar | 55 |
| RIE Bhopal | 55 |
| RIE Mysuru | 55 |
Eligibility Criteria for the different programmes
| Programs | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| B.Sc.B.Ed |
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| B.A.B.Ed |
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| M.Sc.Ed |
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| B.Ed.-M.Ed | A postgraduate degree in science/ social science/humanities/commerce from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade ((50% for SC/ ST/ PwD Candidates). |
| B.Ed |
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| M.Ed. | Should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD Candidates) in the following programmes from any Institute recognized by affiliating universities: • B.Ed. • B.A.B.Ed./B.A.Ed./, B.Sc.B.Ed. /B.Sc. Ed. • B.El.Ed. • D.El.Ed. with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Science (With 50% marks in each) |
Domicile Requirements for admission in RIEs
| Institute | Programs | Domicile Requirements for Candidates to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| RIE, Ajmer | B.Ed. and M.Ed. | Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab,Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Chandigarh |
| RIE Bhubaneswar | B.Sc.B.Ed. (PCM and CBZ Group), B.A.B.Ed.and M.Ed. | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal, and Andaman andNicobar Islands |
| B.Ed. | Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands | |
| RIE, Bhopal | B.Ed. and M.Ed. | Madhya Pradesh,Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Daman & Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| RIE, Mysuru | B.Sc.B.Ed. (PCM and CBZ Group), B.A.B.Ed., B.Ed. and M.Ed. | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and the UTs of Puducherry and Lakshadweep |
| M.Sc.Ed. (Physics,Chemistry and Mathematics) | Candidates from any state/ UT are eligible to apply. | |
| NERIE, Shillong | B.Ed. (Two Year) | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim andTripura |
| SIASTE, Jhajjar (Prarambh, School for Teacher Education, Jhajjar) | Haryana- B.Sc.B.Ed.(Physical and Biological Group), B.A.B.Ed. | Candidates from any state/ UT are eligible to apply. |
Qualifying Marks for Different Programs:
| Programs | Qualifying Exams | Marks Obtained In |
|---|---|---|
| BSc, B.Ed. | Higher Secondary examination(Science) | PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Statistics for Physical science ORPCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology)Aggregate of all subjects should also be entered. |
| M.Sc.Ed. | Higher Secondary examination(Science) | PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Statistics for Physical scienceAggregate of all subjects should also be entered |
| B.A.B.Ed. | Higher Secondary exams (Arts/Commerce /Science) | All subjects included in the HS Exam |
| B.Ed. | BSc. /BTech (specialization in Science or Mathematics)/ Bachelor in Social Science/Humanities | All papers included in the Qualifying Paper |
| B.EdM.Ed. | Master in Science/ Social Science/Humanities/Commerce | All papers included in the Qualifying PaperAggregate of all subjects should also be entered |
| M.Ed. | B.Ed./ B.El.Ed./ D.El.Ed. with Bachelor in Arts/Science | All papers included in the Qualifying Paper |
| B.Sc. Ed./B.Sc.B.Ed./ B.A.Ed./B.A.B. Ed. | Only the (B.Ed.) componentAggregate of all subjects should also be entered |
Reservation policy
| CATEGORY | % OF SEATS RESERVED |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC | 27% |
| PwD | 5% |
| EWS | 10% |
Application Procedure
- To apply for the exam candidates first have to register themselves on the official website by entering basic details.
- Once that is done their login credentials will be generated and sent to them via their email IDs.
- Now they need to login using their User ID and password and fill in their application form
- Post filling in their forms they need to pay an application fee as per mentioned in the table below:
| Category | Application fees |
|---|---|
| General/OBC Category Students | INR 1200 |
| SC/ST Category Students | INR 600 |
| Person with Disability (PwD) of any category Students | INR 600 |
| Economically Weaker Section Candidates | INR 600 |
- After successful payment of the examination fee, submit your application form by clicking on “Submit” .
- Download the PDF version of the form for future references.
Your registration and application process now stands complete.
Syllabus
The CEE Syllabus can be broadly divided into three major categories:
- Language Proficiency In English ( 20 questions) - this includes areas like comprehension, working with sentences and grammar, covering subtopics like synonyms, antonyms, idioms, prepositions, tenses, articles.
- Teaching Aptitude (30 questions)- includes areas such as attitude towards children and education and other areas such as leadership qualities and group management, emotional & social adjustment
- Reasoning Ability (30 questions) - includes a blend of verbal and non-verbal areas of reasoning.
Question Paper Pattern
The Question Paper consists of 80 Questions in total belonging to these three categories:
- Language Proficiency In English - 20 questions
- Teaching Aptitude - 30 questions
- Reasoning Ability 30 questions
The total time allotted for the exam iis 120 minutes.
For each correct answer the candidates will be awarded 2 marks and for each incorrect answer 0.5 marks will be deducted. Unattempted questions will carry no marks.
Separate set of Questions are arranged for each of these groups:
| Groups | Programs |
|---|---|
| GROUP A | B.Sc. B.Ed./ B.A.B.Ed./ M.Sc.Ed |
| GROUP B | B.Ed./ B.Ed.-M.Ed. |
| GROUP C | M.Ed |
The medium of the Question paper booklets will be only in English and Hindi.
Here are the links to sample Question papers from previous years:
| Question Paper | PDF Links |
|---|---|
| Question Paper for 10+2 Level (Group - A): L-1 | Check Here |
| Question Paper for Degree Level (Group - B): L-2 | Check Here |
| Question Paper for Degree Level (Group- C): L-3 | Check Here |
Exam Centers in India
List of the exam centers candidates can choose from, candidate can select three examination centres from the following cities:
| Ahmedabad | Jammu |
| Ajmer | Jorhat |
| Berhampur | Kavaratti |
| Bhopal | Kolkata |
| Bhubaneswar | Leh |
| Chennai | Patna |
| Chandigarh | Raipur |
| Cuttack | Silchar |
| Dehradun | Sri Nagar |
| Delhi | Shillong |
| Ernakulum | Vijayawada. |
| Gangtok | Lucknow |
| Guwahati | Mumbai |
| Hyderabad | Mysuru |
| Jaipur | Panaji |
| Ranchi | Prayag raj (Allahabad) |
| Port Blair | Sambalpur |
| Shimla | UMIAM (NERIE) |
Frequently Asked Questions for RIE CEE
Ques. Is the RIE CEE result 2025 out?
Ans. No, the RIE CEE 2025 results for B.Sc.B.Ed./B.A.B.Ed./M.Sc.Ed. programs were supposed to be out by 5/7/2025 however there seems to be a delay in the results.The official notice also states that the results for the B.Ed./M.Ed. program will be out on 10/07/2025.
Ques. How many seats are there in Rie Mysore?
Ans. The Seat Availability of RIE Mysore for the following programs are as follows:
- B.Sc.B.Ed. Four Year Integrated - 55 (each for Physical and Bio Science Groups).
- B.A.B.Ed. Four Year Integrated - 55.
- M.Sc.Ed. Six Year Integrated - 22 (each for MSc Ed. in Physics, Chemistry and Maths).
- M.Ed. Two Year- 55.
Ques. How to calculate RIE CEE score?
Ans. The RIE score comprises 60% marks from the entrance examinations and 40% of the Qualifying marks.
Ques. What is the total mark of Rie?
Ans. Total marks of the CEE paper is 180.
Ques. How can I get admission in Nerie Shillong?
Ans. Candidates belonging from the eight Northeastern States who are willing to apply to NCTE approved BEd. courses from NERIE, Shillong will have to apply online at the CEE admission portal. Eligible candidates will have to apply to RIE Bhubaneshwar however the course will be offered at NERIE, Umiam, Shillong.
Ques. How to check the results?
Ans. The candidates can check their results on the official website which is cee.ncert.gov.in/.
You need to keep your admit card handy. Login using your User ID and password created while registration. Enter your roll numbers and view your result. Download and save the scorecard for future references.
The Scorecard will contain relevant details of the candidate, the marks obtained along with their All India Rank (AIR). The Scorecard stands to be valid for a year.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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