The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an organisation that conducts the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) to offer admission to teaching courses at Prarambh and Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs). The RIEs are located in different cities, including Shillong, Ajmer, Bhopal, Mysuru, and Bhubaneswar, and are a part of the NCERT. These institutes have been offering various programs for over 55 years.

The RIEs offer 100% campus placement opportunities to all their students. They also provide scholarship opportunities to merit students, covering 50% of their fees. Admission to these courses is based on the performance of candidates in the CEE test. Other scholarship schemes are available to other students based on their eligibility criteria.

The RIEs are residential, and they offer accommodation to all their students. The campus provides a conducive environment for learning, and students can use the different facilities available, such as libraries, labs, and sports facilities. This ensures that students can focus on their studies without any distractions.

Courses provided by RIEs

The courses offered by Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs) are recognised and acknowledged by universities. The RIEs, a constituent unit of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has offered various programs for over 55 years. The following courses are provided by the Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs):

Eligibility for Each Course

B.Sc.B.Ed.: Candidates seeking admission to the Physical Science Group must have passed XII or equivalent Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics examinations. Candidates for the Biological Science Group should have passed XII or equivalent examinations in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The minimum aggregate marks in XII or equivalent examination should be 50%. The affiliating universities of the RIEs should accept the qualifying test.

B.A.B.Ed.: Candidates must have passed XII or equivalent examination in Commerce, Science, or Arts stream with a minimum aggregate of 50%.

B.Ed.: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and/or Bachelor's in Engineering or Technology with a specialisation in Science or Mathematics or a Master's degree in Science or Bachelor's/Master's degree in Social Science/Humanities with a minimum of 50% marks.

B.Ed.-M.Ed. Integrated: Candidates must have a postgraduate degree in humanity/social science/science from a recognised institution with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade.

M.Ed.: Candidates must have a B.Ed. Degree or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% marks.

How to join RIE?

The first step is online Common Entrance Examination (CEE) registration. Candidates must provide basic details and pay the examination fee. They must also submit any additional required information online. The fee for the application is Rs 900 for General and OBC candidates and Rs 450 for SC/ST/PWD candidates. The application process is entirely online, so candidates must ensure a stable internet connection and a valid email address. The application deadline is usually in May, and the exam is in June.

Once the application process is complete, candidates must download the admit card using their login credentials. The admit card contains important information such as the exam centre, exam date, and timings. Candidates must carry a printout of the admit card to the exam centre and a valid photo ID.

After the exam, the results are declared, and the overall rank list is produced RIE wise. Candidates can check their results online. If a candidate has been selected for admission, they must check the website of the individual RIE they have chosen for further details. Waitlisted candidates must also check the website of their chosen RIE to know their status. The date of counselling is also mentioned on the website.

Finally, if a candidate has been selected for admission, they can join that particular RIE. They must report to the institute on the given date and complete the admission formalities. It is important to note that the admission process is entirely merit-based, and there is no provision for management quota or direct admission.

RIE Application Process

Applicants must follow these steps to apply for the RIE 2023 exam successfully.

Step 1: Registration Before the deadline, July 24, 2023, click the registration link on the official website using a working email address and mobile number.

Step 2: Use your user credentials to sign in. You will obtain a user ID and password after successfully enrolling for RIE 2023, which you must use to create the RIE CEE registration number or ID.

Step 3: Fill in the Application Form's Basic Information. In this stage, enter all the essential information, including your name, address, and category. Click "save and next" after filling in all the necessary information.

Step 4: Verification of Submitted Information. You will be required to verify all the information you gave in the previous step in this step. Before pressing the "Submit" button, you must carefully review all the information you have provided. The RIE application form cannot be changed after you press the submit button.

Step 5: Programming Information and Test Site. In this phase, you must select your preferred exam site and the course for which you want to sit for the RIE 2023 exam. In the course and exam centres, you will have the choice to select from three options.

Step 6: Choose the qualifying exam. This is a continuation of step 5, where you must select the qualifying exam you have passed along with your qualifying exam score. To finish the step and proceed to the next, click the "Ok" button.

Step 7: Uploading a Picture and a Signature You must upload your most recent photo and signature following the requirements listed below in this stage. After you have uploaded your signature and photograph, select "Save & Next" to move on to the following step. Picture and Signature Details Further Information Image Format JPG/JPEG The image size must be more excellent than 5 KB and less than 40 KB. The image should be 3.5 × 4.5 cm long (width: height) in JPG/JPEG signature format. The image size must be greater than 5 KB and less than 15 KB. The image should be 3.5 × 1.5 cm in size (width: height).

Step 8: Application form online. You can view the application form once you have uploaded every image and signature following the required details. Although you cannot alter your application form, make sure it is error-free throughout. To submit payment for the RIE application form, click the "Proceed for Payment" option.

Step 9: Submit an application fee. To finish the RIE application procedure, submit the required application form payment.

Step 10: Printing of Application Forms To save a copy of the completed application form that will be utilised in the following steps of the admissions process, click the download or save option after paying the RIE application fee.

Exam Centers

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) conducts the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) for admission to teaching courses at Prarambh and Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs) at various exam centres across the country. The RIE CEE is conducted in 36 exam centres across India. These exam centres are spread across different states and are managed by the respective RIEs. The popular exam centres where the RIE CEE exam is conducted include RIE Shillong, RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhopal, RIE Bhubaneswar, and RIE Mysore. Candidates can select their preferred exam centre while filling out the application form. It is advisable for candidates to choose an exam centre closer to their location to avoid any inconvenience during the examination process. Candidates should also carry their admit card and a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre on the day of the exam.