NTA revises exam calendar for Dec 2026-April 2027

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a revised examination calendar for December 2026 to April 2027. It lists tentative dates for UGC NET, Joint CSIR-UGC NET, JEE Main 2027 and CUET PG 2027, among other entrance and eligibility tests.

The NTA said the dates may change for administrative, academic, logistical or other reasons. Candidates should check the official website, nta.ac.in, for the latest updates.

Under the revised schedule, the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2026 will be held December 14-18 and December 21. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET is scheduled for December 19, 22 and 27.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be held Jan. 20-24 and Jan. 28, 2027. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG 2027 will follow in March: 2-5, 8-9, 12, 15-19, 24-25 and 29-31. JEE Main Session 2 is set for April 2-7, 2027.

Other exams in the calendar

• Rashtriya Indian Military College examination: December 6, 2026

• SWAYAM examinations: December 8-12, 2026

• Rashtriya Military Schools examination: December 13, 2026

• Army Cadets College examination: January 4, 2027

• SHRESHTA (NETS) and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance examinations: proposed for January 10, 2027

• All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination: January 31, 2027

• Common Management Admission Test (CMAT): Feburary 7, 2027

Registration for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 has begun. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at participating institutions can apply through the official JEE Main website.

Applicants should read the information bulletin before applying. It covers eligibility, application fees, required documents and other instructions. They should also check their details before final submission and complete the process by the prescribed deadline.

Because the dates are tentative, candidates should not treat the schedule as final until the NTA confirms it. They should regularly check the NTA website for updates on exam dates, application deadlines, admit cards, city slips and other announcements.