NTA revises exam calendar for 2026-27: check UGC NET, JEE Main, CUET PG dates

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a revised examination calendar for December 2026 to April 2027.
The updated schedule includes dates for UGC NET, JEE Main, CUET PG, and other national-level exams.
UGC NET, December cycle, is scheduled from December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026.
JEE Main, Session 1, will be held from January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027.
Candidates are advised to check the official NTA website, nta.ac.in, for further announcements and updates.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a revised examination calendar for various national-level entrance and eligibility tests, covering the period from December 2026 to April 2027. This updated schedule includes proposed dates for examinations such as UGC NET, Joint CSIR-UGC NET, JEE Main, and CUET PG, among others.

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The NTA stated that the calendar was revised for administrative reasons. This marks the first time these dates have been consolidated, allowing students and educational institutions to plan their academic and examination-related activities months in advance. The NTA, established by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI), conducts efficient and transparent tests for admission to Higher Educational Institutions.

Revised Schedule for Major Entrance Examinations

The revised calendar places the December cycle of UGC NET and Joint CSIR UGC NET in December 2026. JEE Main Session 1 is scheduled for January 2027, while CUET PG will be held across multiple dates in March 2027. JEE Main Session 2 is slated for April 2027. The NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 was initially released on September 16, 2026, on the official NTA website, nta.ac.in, providing tentative dates for nine major entrance examinations.

The agency has advised candidates preparing for these examinations to refer to the latest schedule instead of relying on any earlier calendar. The calendar aims to enhance transparency and assist candidates and educational institutions in planning their academic and examination-related activities.

Examination	Tentative dates
Rashtriya Indian Military College	December 6, 2026
SWAYAM	December 8 to 12, 2026
Rashtriya Military Schools	December 13, 2026
UGC NET, December cycle	December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026
Joint CSIR UGC NET, December cycle	December 19, 22 and 27, 2026
Army Cadets College	January 4, 2027
SHRESHTA (NETS)	January 10, 2027
NIFT Entrance Examination	January 10, 2027
JEE Main, Session 1	January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027
All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination	January 31, 2027
CMAT	February 7, 2027
CUET PG	March 2 to 5, March 8 to 9, March 12, March 15 to 19, March 24 to 25 and March 29 to 31, 2027
JEE Main, Session 2	April 2 to 7, 2027

Important Advisory for Applicants

The NTA has emphasized that the dates provided in the calendar are tentative and may be subject to change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical, or other unforeseen circumstances. Separate information bulletins and exam-specific notices will be issued for each examination at the appropriate time.

Applicants are strongly advised to regularly check the official NTA website, nta.ac.in, for any further announcements and updates regarding these examinations. This proactive approach will ensure candidates have access to the most current information for their preparation and planning.

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