The NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 has released the tentative schedule for major exams to be held between December 2026 and March 2027. If you are planning to appear in this session, you can start your preparation right away.
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NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Examination Calendar for December 2026 Cycle onwards. The calendar includes the proposed dates of various major examinations to be conducted from December 2026 to March 2027.
Students preparing for UGC NET, JEE Main, NIFT, CMAT, CUET PG and other NTA-conducted examinations can check the complete schedule below.
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Calendar | NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 |
| Exam Period | December 2026 to March 2027 |
| Major Exams | JEE Main, UGC NET, NIFT, CMAT, CUET PG & others |
| Exam Mode | Depends on the examination |
| Official Website | nta.ac.in |
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27
The NTA calendar includes examinations scheduled for December 2026, January 2027, February 2027 and March 2027.
| Examination | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Rashtriya Indian Military College | 6 December |
| SWAYAM | 8-12 December 2026 |
| Rashtriya Military Schools | 13 December 2026 |
| UGC NET | 14-19 December 2026 |
| Joint CSIR-UGC NET | 20-21 December 2026 |
| Army Cadets College | 4 January 2027 |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) | 10 January 2027 |
| NIFT Entrance Exam | 10 January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 | 22-24 & 28-30 January 2027 |
| All India Sainik Schools Entrance Exam | 31 January 2027 |
| CMAT 2027 | 7 February 2027 |
| NITTT Part 1 | 26-27 February 2027 |
| CUET PG 2027 | 1-5, 8, 12-20 & 24-25 March 2027 |
| NITTT Part 2 | 5 & 7 March 2027 |
December 2026 Exam Schedule
| Name of Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rashtriya Indian Military College | 06 Dec 2026 | 1 Day |
| SWAYAM | 08 – 12 Dec 2026 | 5 Days |
| Rashtriya Military Schools | 13 Dec 2026 | 1 Day |
| UGC NET (December Cycle) | 14 – 19 Dec 2026 (buffer: 20 – 21 Dec 2026) | 6 Days |
| Joint CSIR UGC NET (December Cycle) | 20 – 21 Dec 2026 | 2 Days |
January 2027 Exam Schedule
| Name of Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Army Cadets College | 04 Jan 2027 | 1 Day |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) — Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas | 10 Jan 2027 | 1 Day |
| NIFT Entrance Examination | 10 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| JEE (Main) — Session 1 (January) | 22 – 24, 28 – 30 Jan 2027 (buffer: 31 Jan 2027) | 6 Days |
| All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination | 31 Jan 2027 | 1 Day |
February 2027 Exam Schedule
| Name of Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | 07 Feb 2027 | 1 Day |
| NITTT — National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (Part 1) | 26 – 27 Feb 2027 | 2 Days |
March 2027 Exam Schedule
| Name of Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CUET (PG) — Common University Entrance Test (Post-Graduate) | 01 – 05, 08, 12 – 20, 24 – 25 March 2027 (buffer: 30 – 31 March 2027) | 17 Days |
| NITTT (Part 2) | 05 & 07 March 2027 | 2 Days |
Important Updates After the NTA Calendar
The examination calendar only provides the proposed schedule. Candidates will still need to wait for the individual examination notifications for detailed information.
Important updates may include:
- Application form
- Eligibility criteria
- Application fee
- Registration dates
- Examination city information
- Admit card
- Exam-day instructions
- Answer key
- Result
Therefore, students should not rely only on the calendar when making final examination-related decisions.
Where to Check NTA Exam Updates?
Candidates should regularly check the official NTA website and the official portal of the respective examination.
This is particularly important before applying for an examination or appearing in it. Students should verify the latest information related to registration, eligibility, fees, exam city, admit card and examination dates from official sources.
How Can Students Use the NTA Exam Calendar?
The exam calendar gives candidates an early idea about the expected examination timeline. This can be helpful when preparing a long-term study plan.
Students can divide their preparation into different stages instead of trying to complete everything at the last moment.
A simple preparation strategy can include:
- Complete the syllabus according to the available time.
- Divide larger topics into smaller study targets.
- Practise previous-year question papers regularly.
- Take mock tests to understand your preparation level.
- Revise important topics multiple times.
- Keep the last few weeks mainly for revision and practice.
- Follow official websites for application and admit card updates.
Candidates preparing for more than one examination should also compare the proposed dates and manage their preparation accordingly.
Conclusion
The NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 provides an advance schedule of several important examinations from December 2026 to March 2027. The calendar includes examinations such as UGC NET, Joint CSIR UGC NET, JEE Main 2027, NIFT Entrance Examination, AISSEE, CMAT, CUET PG and NITTT.
The proposed dates can help students organize their study plans, revision and mock-test practice in advance. However, candidates should remember that the dates are tentative and may be revised by NTA.
For the latest and final information, candidates should always check the respective official NTA notification before relying on any examination date.
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