The National Testing Agency (NTA), designated as the examination conducting authority for SWAYAM courses under the Ministry of Education, has published the date sheet for the January 2026 semester examinations on its official portal nta.ac.in.
According to the notification issued by NTA, the computer-based tests for various SWAYAM Massive Open Online Courses will commence in the first half of February 2026, facilitating credit transfer and certification for enrolled learners across India.
Key Examination Dates and Structure
The SWAYAM January 2026 semester examinations are scheduled over multiple days to accommodate the diverse range of courses offered through the platform.
Highlights include:
Examination Period: February 8 to February 14, 2026, conducted in single or multiple shifts depending on the course volume.
Duration: Most papers are set for 2 hours, with objective-type questions aligned with the respective course curriculum.
Mode: Computer-based tests at designated NTA centres nationwide.
This schedule applies to learners registered for the January 2026 semester, enabling completion of credit requirements for the academic year 2025-26.
How to Download the SWAYAM January 2026 Exam Date Sheet
Candidates enrolled in SWAYAM courses can download the complete examination schedule from the official NTA website.
Recommended steps are:
1. Visit nta.ac.in or the dedicated SWAYAM examination portal.
2. Navigate to the announcements or examination schedule section.
3. Locate and select the link for SWAYAM January 2026 Semester Exam Date Sheet.
4. Download the PDF document containing course-wise dates, timings, and shift information.
The authority advises candidates to verify their specific course examination date and prepare accordingly.
Admit Card Release and Important Exam-Day Instructions
Registered learners must ensure timely download of admit cards, expected to be released in late January 2026.
Key instructions encompass:
– Reporting to the allotted centre with valid photo identity and printed admit card.
– Adherence to NTA’s standard protocols for computer-based examinations.
The authority has not announced further details yet regarding the exact shift-wise breakdown for each course or the number of enrolled candidates for this semester.
Impact on SWAYAM Learners and Credit-Based Education
This release supports the continued growth of SWAYAM, the government-initiated platform offering free access to quality education from institutions across the country, in coordination with UGC and other regulatory bodies.
The structured examination process enables learners to earn credits transferable to their parent institutions, promoting flexible and inclusive higher education opportunities for the 2025-26 academic cycle.
Students are encouraged to regularly check nta.ac.in and the SWAYAM portal swayam.gov.in for any updates, including admit card issuance and additional instructions related to the semester examinations.
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