Kasaragod: The Central University of Kerala (CUK) has commenced online registration for admission to the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic year 2026-27. Candidates who have appeared for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to ITEP programmes can register through the University website on or before July 10.

The University, the only Central University in Kerala, offers five ITEP programmes: B.Sc. B.Ed. Physics (25 seats), B.Sc. B.Ed. Zoology (25 seats), B.A. B.Ed. English (25 seats), B.A. B.Ed. Economics (25 seats), and B.Com. B.Ed. (50 seats). The provisional rank list based on NCET scores will be published on July 14 and 15. Candidates can submit grievances, if any, through email to admissions@cukerala.ac.in on July 16. The final rank list will be published on July 17, and the first phase of admissions will be held from July 20 to 22. Classes are scheduled to commence on July 27.

Introduced in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Integrated Teacher Education Programme enables students to obtain both a bachelor's degree in their chosen discipline and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree within four years. For registration and detailed admission guidelines, candidates may visit www.cukerala.ac.in. For further information, contact 0467 2309467 or email admissions@cukerala.ac.in.