NTA releases revised exam calendar: check dates for UGC NET, JEE Main, CUET PG

The National Testing Agency (NTA) today, October 26, 2026, released a revised examination calendar on its official website, nta.ac.in. This updated schedule covers various examinations slated from December 2026 to April 2027, replacing a previously issued calendar.

The revision, attributed to administrative reasons, impacts candidates preparing for major national-level tests including the UGC NET, Joint CSIR UGC NET, JEE Main, and CUET Postgraduate (PG), among others. All dates listed in the new calendar are tentative and subject to change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical, or unforeseen circumstances.

Revised Schedule for Major Examinations

The updated calendar provides specific dates for several prominent examinations. The UGC NET, December cycle, is scheduled to take place over six days: December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026. Following this, the Joint CSIR UGC NET, December cycle, is proposed for three days: December 19, 22, and 27, 2026.

For engineering aspirants, JEE Main, Session 1, is scheduled for January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027, spanning six days. The second session, JEE Main, Session 2, is set for April 2 to 7, 2027, also for a duration of six days. The CUET PG examination is scheduled across multiple dates in March 2027, totalling 17 days.

Other Examinations in the Revised Calendar

Beyond the major examinations, the NTA’s revised calendar also includes dates for several other entrance and scholarship tests. The Rashtriya Indian Military College examination is scheduled for December 6, 2026. The Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) examinations are set for December 8 to 12, 2026.

Other examinations include the Rashtriya Military Schools examination on December 13, 2026, and the Army Cadets College examination on January 4, 2027. The SHRESHTA (NETS) examination and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Examination are both scheduled for January 10, 2027. The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination is slated for January 31, 2027, and the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is proposed for February 7, 2027.

Candidate Guidance and Official Information

The National Testing Agency (NTA) advises candidates preparing for the upcoming examinations to review the recently released revised calendar and adjust their study plans accordingly. The NTA, which has been responsible for conducting the UGC-NET since December 2018, emphasizes that all dates listed in the new schedule are tentative. These dates are subject to change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical, or unforeseen circumstances, as stated by the agency.

For the most current information and any further updates regarding the examinations, candidates are directed to regularly visit the official NTA website, nta.ac.in. This online portal will serve as the primary source for official announcements and detailed schedules, ensuring candidates have access to the latest information directly from the conducting authority.

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