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How many students registered for NCET 2026?

Based on media reports, the total number of NCET exam 2026 registrations is 92,776, among which around 75,000 students are expected to appear.

Changes in NCET 2026: Previous year comparison

NCET 2026 Seats Increased

Students could use their NCET scores to apply to 6100 seats earlier. Now, the total NCET seats 2026 have been increased to 22,950, which is an increase of 350% as compared to last year.

Number of NCET Participating Universities Increased

A number of institutions have started accepting NCET 2026 has increased to 285, which was 77 last year. A number of top institutions have joined NCET 2026 participating universities list such as Kharagpur and IIT Jodhpur, NITs, Central Universities, top Delhi University colleges like Lady Shri Ram (LSR), Miranda House, Gargi College and more.

Top IITs Accepting NCET Scores

Top NITs Accepting NCET Scores

New Central Universities Accepting NCET Scores

• University of Delhi (DU): Now offering courses through prominent colleges including Lady Shri Ram (LSR), Miranda House, Gargi College, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, and Institute of Home Economics.

• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Uttar Pradesh

• Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi

• IGNOU, Delhi (Offering 100 seats each for B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com. B.Ed.)

• Central University of Punjab

• Central University of Haryana

• Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Telangana

• Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), Gaya

New State and Private Universities Accepting NCET Scores

• Azim Premji University, Bengaluru (Specializing in Biology and Mathematics)

• Lucknow University, Uttar Pradesh

• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Madhya Pradesh

• Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab

• Himachal Pradesh University (HPU)

• 7 New DIET Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Note: There are a number of colleges from Assam that are now a part of NCET colleges Including B.Borooah College, Nowgoing College, and several others.