The National Testing Agency has revised its examination calendar for December 2026 to April 2027. Candidates should check the updated schedule for major entrance and eligibility examinations before planning their preparation.
Revised NTA exam calendar 2027: The NTA has come up with a revised examination calendar for the session 2026–27, which includes new tentative dates of some important national entrance examinations for the period of December 2026 to April 2027. Some of the national entrance exams whose dates have been revised include the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2027, University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET), Joint CSIR-UGC NET, Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programs (CUET PG), and other examinations.
The examination schedule has been revised due to administrative purposes, and therefore, candidates should prepare their examination schedules according to the revised schedule instead of the previous tentative dates of the examinations. With the help of the revised schedule, candidates can prepare for the examinations accordingly.
The revised schedule reveals that the first session of JEE Main 2027 is scheduled in January, while CUET PG 2027 and JEE Main 2027 Session 2 are scheduled in March and April respectively. The December cycle of the UGC NET and Joint CSIR-UGC NET 2026 will be held in December 2026.
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: Important Dates
Candidates can check the revised tentative examination schedule below.
| Examination | Tentative exam dates |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) | December 6, 2026 |
| SWAYAM examinations | December 8–12, 2026 |
| Rashtriya Military Schools examination | December 13, 2026 |
| UGC NET December 2026 | December 14–18 and December 21, 2026 |
| Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 | December 19, 22 and 27, 2026 |
| Army Cadets College examination | January 4, 2027 |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) | January 10, 2027 |
| NIFT Entrance Examination | January 10, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 | January 20–24 and January 28, 2027 |
| All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) | January 31, 2027 |
| Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | February 7, 2027 |
| CUET PG 2027 | March 2–5, 8–9, 12, 15–19, 24–25 and 29–31, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 | April 2–7, 2027 |
Candidates should confirm their individual examination dates and any subsequent changes through the official NTA website.
JEE Main 2027: Session 1 and Session 2 Dates
The JEE Main is an important engineering entrance test that holds a lot of significance across the nation. The exam is conducted for admission to B.Tech/BE courses in NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutions. The JEE Main is also a qualifying test for JEE Advanced based on the eligibility criteria.
According to the new NTA examination schedule, JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be held from January 20-24 and January 28, 2027. Session 2 will be held between April 2-7, 2027.
Candidates aspiring for engineering courses must keep themselves updated about the application process, eligibility criteria, correction period, examination city details, and admit card notifications. The dates of the exams mentioned in the exam calendar must not be mistaken for registration deadlines, which will be informed through notices separately.
The information bulletin must be reviewed by candidates before submitting their applications.
UGC NET December 2026 Examination Schedule
The UGC NET exam in December 2026 will be held on 14th to 18th December and 21st December 2026. Eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor posts and PhD admissions is ascertained through the said examination based on applicable categories and requirements.
Students aspiring for UGC NET examination must study the official notice for information regarding examination details subject wise, eligibility criteria, application deadline and examination guidelines.
According to the revised calendar, Joint CSIR-UGC NET exam for December 2026 will be held on 19th, 22nd and 27th December. The said exam is pertinent to eligible students interested in science subjects research and academics.
Applicants should stay updated through official notices regarding admit card, examination city slip, answer keys and results.
CUET PG 2027 Examination Dates
The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses (CUET PG) 2027 is set to take place on various dates in March. The updated calendar suggests that the exams will be held on March 2–5, March 8–9, March 12, March 15–19, March 24–25 and March 29–31, 2027.
CUET PG serves as an entrance mechanism for postgraduate admission in participating institutions and universities. Candidates interested in pursuing master’s degree courses need to review the criteria for eligibility, participating universities, special conditions for courses and admission process for their respective courses.
The actual date of the exam for a candidate depends on the subjects and exam schedule notified by NTA. Hence, candidates are advised not to presume that the exam will be held on one particular day only.
Other Important NTA Examinations in 2026-27
Other examinations which are related to school admission, management education, fashion education and specialized courses have also been added to the revised schedule.
The examination for the Rashtriya Indian Military College will be held on December 6, 2026, while the Rashtriya Military Schools Examination will be held on December 13. Examinations for SWAYAM will be held from December 8 to 12.
The NIFT Entrance Examination and SHRESHTA (NETS) will be held on January 10, 2027. All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination will be held on January 31, followed by the CMAT on February 7.
It is important for candidates to know that although these examinations find a place in the NTA examination schedule, it does not replace the notice for each individual examination.
How to Check the Revised NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27
These are the procedures to follow in order to get access to the most recent examination schedule:
1. Log into the official NTA Website: https://nta.ac.in/
2. Click on the most recent notice titled "Revised Examination Calendar"
3. Download and review the revised examination calendar.
4. Note down the dates on which your desired examination is to be held.
5. Log in to the examination portal for application deadlines, information bulletin and other important notices.
Important Advisory for Students
The new NTA exam schedule is a planning tool that will help students who are preparing for competitive exams for the academic year 2026-27. But these dates are subject to change in light of certain circumstances that may arise.
They need to follow the latest schedule, give themselves enough time for revisions and mock tests, and not rely only on informal schedules posted on social media.
