The Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Bhubaneswar - a constituent unit of NCERT under the Ministry of Education, Government of India - has opened a second Spot Admission round (referred to in media reports as "ITEP Phase II") for the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) 2026-27 against vacant seats. This round follows RIE Bhubaneswar's regular NCET-2026-based counselling, which had already completed three selection rounds earlier in 2026.
ITEP Phase 2 Admission 2026 - Overview
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Institute | Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Bhubaneswar (Constituent Unit of NCERT) |
| Programme | 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) |
| Admission Round | 2nd Spot Admission (against vacant seats) |
| Entrance Basis | National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026, conducted by NTA |
| Streams Offered | ITEP B.A. B.Ed. and ITEP B.Sc. B.Ed. - each at Middle Stage and Secondary Stage |
| Official Website | samsodisha.gov.in |
Important Dates
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice published: Spot Admission (1st round) against vacant seats | 20 August 2026 |
| Vacancy List for SPOT Counselling – ITEP 2026 Programmes | 27 August 2026 |
| Notice published: 2nd Spot Admission (Phase II) against vacant seats | 15 September 2026 |
| 2nd Spot Admission counselling date | 18 September 2026 |
How to Apply for ITEP Phase II (2nd Spot Admission)
- Visit the official RIE Bhubaneswar admission counselling portal.
- Register or log in using your NCET 2026 application number and required credentials.
- Check the updated vacancy list for the 2nd Spot Admission round.
- Fill in or confirm your programme and stage preferences (B.A. B.Ed. / B.Sc. B.Ed., Middle/Secondary Stage).
- Submit the application before the closing date/time specified in the official notice.
- If offered a seat, complete document verification and admission/reporting formalities as instructed.
Important Instructions
- This is a spot admission round against vacant seats only - it is not a fresh, full-scale application cycle for all ITEP seats.
- Only candidates who meet the domicile, qualification, and NCET 2026 eligibility criteria can apply.
- Information submitted during registration generally cannot be edited afterward - verify all details carefully before submitting.
- Always refer to the latest official notice on the RIE Bhubaneswar website, as spot round schedules can be revised or extended without much advance notice.