National Testing Agency (NTA) Exam Calendar 2026-27: Check Exam Dates for JEE Main, NIFT, CMAT, CUET PG and More
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the revised examination calendar for the December 2026 cycle onwards, covering examinations scheduled up to April 2027. The updated calendar was issued on 26 October 2026, replacing the earlier schedule published through a public notice dated 16 September 2026. The revised schedule includes changes to the examination dates for UGC NET, Joint CSIR-UGC NET, JEE Main Session 1, and CUET PG. It also adds JEE Main Session 2, scheduled for April 2027.
The NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 covers several important national-level examinations, including UGC NET, Joint CSIR-UGC NET (December Cycle), JEE Main Sessions 1 and 2, the NIFT Entrance Examination, the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE), CMAT, and CUET PG. Candidates can refer to the revised calendar to plan their examination preparation. However, all dates are tentative and may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical, or other unforeseen circumstances.
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: Complete Schedule
The examination dates announced in the revised NTA calendar are provided below.
| Name of Examination | Exam Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) | 6 December 2026 |
| SWAYAM | 8–12 December 2026 |
| Rashtriya Military Schools | 13 December 2026 |
| UGC NET (December Cycle) | 14–18 and 21 December 2026 |
| Joint CSIR-UGC NET (December Cycle) | 19, 22 and 27 December 2026 |
| Army Cadets College | 4 January 2027 |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) – Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas | 10 January 2027 |
| NIFT Entrance Examination | 10 January 2027 |
| JEE Main – Session 1 (January) | 20–24 and 28 January 2027 |
| All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) | 31 January 2027 |
| Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | 7 February 2027 |
| CUET PG – Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) | 2–5, 8–9, 12, 15–19, 24–25 and 29–31 March 2027 |
| JEE Main – Session 2 (April) | 2–7 April 2027 |
Important Information for Candidates
The examination dates listed in the NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 are tentative. They may be revised due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical, or other unforeseen circumstances.
The calendar is intended to provide an overview of the proposed examination schedule. It does not serve as the official notification for any individual examination. Detailed notifications, eligibility requirements, application dates, and other instructions will be announced separately for each examination.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official NTA website and the relevant examination portals for the latest updates regarding application forms, examination schedules, admit cards, answer keys, and results.
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