The National Testing Agency’s revised examination calendar lists major examinations from December 2026 through April 2027. The schedule includes UGC NET, Joint CSIR UGC NET, NIFT Entrance Examination, JEE Main, CMAT and CUET PG, among others. NTA has clearly described the dates as proposed/tentative, so candidates should treat them as planning dates and confirm their final schedule through the relevant exam portal.
NTA Exam Calendar: December 2026
| Examination | Proposed date |
|---|---|
| Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) | 6 December 2026 |
| SWAYAM July 2026 semester | 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 |
NTA Exam Calendar 2027: January to April
| Month | Examination | Proposed date |
|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | Army Cadets College | 4 January 2027 |
| January 2027 | SHRESHTA (NETS) | 10 January 2027 |
| January 2027 | NIFT Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) | 10 January 2027 |
| January 2027 | JEE Main Session 1 | 20–24 and 28 January 2027 |
| January 2027 | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) | 31 January 2027 |
| February 2027 | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | 7 February 2027 |
| March 2027 | CUET PG | 2–5, 8–9, 12, 15–19, 24–25 and 29–31 March 2027 |
| April 2027 | JEE Main Session 2 | 2–7 April 2027 |
The NTA calendar lists 13 examinations across the period. The CUET PG dates span multiple test days; the subject-wise and shift-wise timetable will be needed to identify an individual candidate’s examination slot.
Important: These Dates Are Tentative
NTA’s calendar note says the proposed dates may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. A calendar entry is not an admit-card notice and does not confirm a candidate’s city, shift or reporting time. Always follow the later public notice and candidate login for the examination you have applied for.
Exams to Track Separately
- JEE Main 2027 Session 1: check the application notice, fresh-form clarification and candidate login.
- UGC NET December 2026: check the correction window and subject-wise examination schedule.
- NIFTEE 2027: check the application deadline, programme-specific eligibility and test components.
- CMAT 2027: wait for the detailed application notice and information bulletin before assuming registration dates or eligibility.
- CUET PG 2027: follow NTA’s detailed bulletin for subject choices, eligibility, application and shift details.
How to Check NTA Exam Date Updates
- Visit NTA’s official website and open the latest notices or examination calendar.
- Select the relevant exam and read the latest public notice.
- Check the examination portal linked by NTA for the application, city-intimation and admit-card updates.
- Recheck the final subject-wise or paper-wise schedule before making travel arrangements.
Official Source
FAQs
Is the NTA exam calendar 2026–27 final?
No. NTA labels the dates as proposed and says they may change. Later official notices and candidate-specific schedules take precedence.
When is JEE Main 2027 Session 1 scheduled?
The revised calendar lists 20–24 and 28 January 2027. The separate JEE Main Session 1 notice should be checked for the full application and exam instructions.
When is CMAT 2027 scheduled?
The calendar lists 7 February 2027 as the proposed date. Application dates and detailed instructions should be confirmed from a separate NTA notice.
When will CUET PG 2027 take place?
The calendar lists dates across 2–31 March 2027. Candidates should wait for the detailed subject-wise schedule.
Last updated: 2 November 2026. Check the relevant official portal for any subsequent corrigendum or candidate-specific instruction.
Related Exam Updates
Explore these related updates for additional information:
- JEE Main 2027 registration and Session 1 schedule
- CSIR UGC NET December 2026 application update
- UGC NET December 2026 correction window
- NIFTEE 2027 application and exam details
- SWAYAM July 2026 semester exam registration extension