The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a revised examination calendar covering December 2026 to April 2027. The updated schedule includes dates for several entrance and eligibility examinations, including the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET), Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (Joint CSIR UGC NET), Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Postgraduate (PG).According to the notice, the examination calendar has been revised due to administrative reasons. The revised schedule will replace the previously issued calendar.Candidates preparing for these examinations should check the updated dates and plan their preparation accordingly. The agency has also advised candidates to visit its official website, nta.ac.in, for the latest information and updates.
NTA revised examination calendar 2026-27: Full schedule
The revised calendar lists the proposed dates and duration of examinations scheduled between December 2026 and April 2027.
| Examination | Proposed date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rashtriya Indian Military College | December 6, 2026 | 1 day |
| Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) | December 8 to 12, 2026 | 5 days |
| Rashtriya Military Schools | December 13, 2026 | 1 day |
| UGC NET, December cycle | December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026 | 6 days |
| Joint CSIR UGC NET, December cycle | December 19, 22 and 27, 2026 | 3 days |
| Army Cadets College | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) | January 10, 2027 | 1 day |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Examination | January 10, 2027 | 1 day |
| JEE Main, Session 1 | January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027 | 6 days |
| All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination | January 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | February 7, 2027 | 1 day |
| CUET PG | March 2 to 5, March 8 to 9, March 12, March 15 to 19, March 24 to 25 and March 29 to 31, 2027 | 17 days |
| JEE Main, Session 2 | April 2 to 7, 2027 | 6 days |
Note: All dates are tentative and may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances.
NTA exam calendar 2026-27: Important dates to remember
Candidates preparing for major entrance and eligibility examinations should take note of the following dates:
- UGC NET: The December cycle is scheduled for December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026.
- Joint CSIR UGC NET: The examination is proposed for December 19, 22 and 27, 2026.
- JEE Main Session 1: The examination is scheduled for January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027.
- CMAT: The examination is proposed for February 7, 2027.
- CUET PG: The examination is scheduled across multiple dates from March 2 to 31, 2027.
- JEE Main Session 2: The examination is scheduled for April 2 to 7, 2027.
Candidates should check the official calendar for the complete schedule, including dates for examinations they plan to take.
Where to check the revised NTA exam calendar
Candidates can visit the official NTA website at nta.ac.in to access the revised examination calendar. Direct link here.Candidates should also remember that the dates listed in the calendar are tentative. Any further changes will be subject to official updates from the agency.
