RIE CEE 2027 is NCERT’s Common Entrance Examination for teacher education programmes at its six Regional Institutes of Education: Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Shillong and Nellore. It covers B.Ed., M.Ed., Integrated M.Sc.Ed., Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. and M.A. Education Technology. Forms are expected in May 2027 and the computer-based test around July 2027.
RIE CEE 2027
Expected dates, programmes and seats, application steps and fee, eligibility, exam pattern and official links for NCERT CEE 2027.
| Full name | NCERT Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027 for the Regional Institutes of Education |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) |
| Exam level | National |
| Courses / Purpose | Integrated M.Sc.Ed., B.Ed., Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., M.Ed. and M.A. Education Technology at six RIEs |
| Exam date | Expected July 2027, computer-based test |
| Application | Expected May 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 1,400 General and OBC; Rs 800 SC, ST, PwD and EWS (2026 fees) |
| Eligibility | Programme-wise; mostly 50% in the qualifying exam (55% for B.Ed.-M.Ed.), 5% relaxation for SC, ST, PwD |
| Questions and marks | 80 MCQs, 160 marks: English 20, Teaching Aptitude 30, Reasoning 30 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | 0.5 mark for each wrong answer; 2 marks for each correct answer |
| Official website | cee.ncert.gov.in |
RIE CEE 2027 Important Dates
NCERT has not announced the CEE 2027 schedule yet, so the table shows expected months based on the last cycle, when forms opened on 15 May 2026 and the test was held on 3 July 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information bulletin | May 2027 Expected |
| Online application | May 2027 Expected |
| Admit card | June 2027 Expected |
| Exam | July 2027 Expected |
| Provisional answer key | July 2027 Expected |
| Rank card | August 2027 Expected |
| Admission at RIEs | August 2027 Expected |
Which programmes can you join through RIE CEE 2027?
RIE CEE fills five programmes across the six RIEs. These are the seats listed in the latest (2026) bulletin:
| Programme | Where offered | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated M.Sc.Ed. (6-year): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | RIE Mysuru | 66 (22 per subject) |
| Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. (3-year) | RIE Bhopal | 55 |
| B.Ed. (2-year): Science & Maths or Social Science & Languages | RIE Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar (110 each), RIE Mysuru and NERIE Shillong (55 each) | 440 |
| M.Ed. (2-year) | RIE Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru (55 each) | 220 |
| M.A. Education Technology (2-year) | RIE Nellore | 55 |
The 4-year B.Sc.B.Ed. and B.A.B.Ed. courses at the RIEs are no longer filled through CEE. They are now Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) courses, and admission is through NTA’s NCET score.
How to Apply for RIE CEE 2027
You apply online only, on the NCERT CEE portal cee.ncert.gov.in. You can apply for programmes from one group only, but within Group B you can pick more than one programme with a single form and fee.
Apply Online for RIE CEE 2027
Applications for RIE CEE 2027 are expected in May 2027.
- Open cee.ncert.gov.in and register with your name, mobile number and email ID.
- Log in and choose your group and programme(s), and the RIE and state or UT you are applying under.
- Fill in your personal, category and qualifying exam details. If you are still appearing, you will submit your marks later.
- Upload your photograph, signature and the documents asked for.
- Choose five exam cities from the list.
- Pay the fee online and download the confirmation page.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC | Rs 1,400 |
| SC / ST | Rs 800 |
| PwD (40% or more) | Rs 800 |
| EWS | Rs 800 |
These are the 2026 fees. NCERT will confirm the 2027 fee in the new bulletin.
Who can apply for RIE CEE 2027?
You need at least 50% marks in the qualifying exam for most programmes, with 5% relaxation for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Programme-wise rules from the latest bulletin:
- Integrated M.Sc.Ed.: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or Physics, Chemistry and Statistics) and at least 50% aggregate. In 2026 only those who passed in 2024 or 2025, or appeared in 2026, could apply.
- Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.: postgraduate degree in Science, Social Science or Humanities with at least 55%.
- B.Ed.: bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities with at least 50%, or B.E./B.Tech with Science and Mathematics specialisation with 55%. Commerce graduates can also apply.
- M.Ed.: B.Ed., B.A.B.Ed., B.Sc.B.Ed., B.El.Ed., or D.El.Ed. with a graduation degree, with at least 50%.
- M.A. Education Technology: graduation in any discipline with at least 50%.
- There is no passing-year limit for B.Ed., B.Ed.-M.Ed., M.Ed. and M.A. Education Technology.
B.Ed. and M.Ed. seats are regional. Each RIE admits candidates only from the states and UTs in its region, and you must prove your state or UT with your qualifying exam, a domicile certificate, or a parent’s government posting certificate. M.Sc.Ed., B.Ed.-M.Ed. and M.A. Education Technology are open to all of India.
What is the RIE CEE 2027 exam pattern?
RIE CEE is a 2-hour computer-based test of 80 multiple-choice questions for 160 marks. Each correct answer gets 2 marks and each wrong answer loses 0.5 mark.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Language Proficiency in English | 20 | 40 |
| Teaching Aptitude | 30 | 60 |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 60 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
All three groups get the same sections, but the level of questions differs by group.
| Group | Programmes | Level of questions |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Integrated M.Sc.Ed. (6-year) | Class 12 level |
| Group B | B.Ed., Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., M.A. Education Technology | Graduation level |
| Group C | M.Ed. | Graduation and professional education level |
The English section is in English only. Teaching Aptitude and Reasoning are in English and Hindi. See the RIE CEE 2027 syllabus for the topics in each section.
How is the RIE CEE merit list made?
Your rank is 60% from your CEE score and 40% from your qualifying exam marks. The qualifying marks used depend on the programme, for example PCM (or PCS) marks for M.Sc.Ed. and total graduation marks for B.Ed.
After the rank cards, each RIE runs its own admission for the seats in its region. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), EWS and PwD follows Government of India rules.
RIE CEE Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFNCERT CEE-2026 Information Bulletin (latest)Official site · cee.ncert.gov.inOpen
- LINKNCERT CEE official website (cee.ncert.gov.in)Official site · cee.ncert.gov.inOpen