RIE CEE 2026 Exam Begins Today: Check Passing Criteria And Important Details Here

RIE CEE 2026: Regional Institute of Education Common Entrance Examination (RIE CEE) 2026 has been formally started by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The nationally level entrance exam is being held using Computer-Based Test (CBT) method through several test centers which have been specifically selected for this purpose. It is a tough entrance test that acts as an essential initial screening stage for gaining basic qualification and admission into esteemed teacher education program across the nation. 

Students who successfully pass the examination gain admission in desired integrated and advanced programs such as Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (B.Sc. B.Ed), Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (B.A. B.Ed), Master of Science Education (M.Sc.Ed.), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Master of Arts in Education Technology provided in the various elite regional RIE campuses in India. 

RIE CEE 2026: Exam Pattern & Weightage 

To check the RIE CEE 2026 Exam Pattern & Weightage follow the table given below:

Passing Criteria & Merit Selection Process

Securing passing marks in the CBT format is only the initial test as the ultimate institutional selection process will be conducted on the basis of the comprehensive weightage system alone.

• 60:40 Selection Formula: The final selection merit order is arrived at by considering 60% weightage to the candidate's mark in RIE CEE Entrance Exam and 40% weightage to marks obtained in his/her qualifying examination (aggregate Class 12 for Level 1 and graduation aggregate for Level 2).

Qualifying Marks Expected: Though there is no minimum prescribed cut-off as such by NCERT, based on usual historic trends, the following qualifying marks out of 160 can be considered as safe for shortlisting to counseling:

• For General Category: 50-55+ Marks (Safe target score for competitive branches: 85+)  

• OBC Category: 45-50+ Marks  

• SC / ST Category: 35-45+ Marks