NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the tentative Examination Calendar up to March 2027. The calendar includes 14 examinations scheduled from December 2026 to March 2027, covering examinations such as UGC NET, JEE Main, CUET PG, CMAT, NIFT Entrance Examination, AISSEE and other NTA examinations.
The official NTA Public Notice was issued on 16 September 2026. The calendar is intended to help candidates, educational institutions and other stakeholders plan their academic and examination-related activities in advance.
Candidates should note that the dates mentioned in the calendar are tentative and may be changed due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. Detailed examination-specific notifications will be released separately by NTA.
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 – Quick Overview
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Calendar | NTA Examination Calendar up to March 2027 |
| Notice Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Number of Examinations | 14 Examinations |
| Calendar Period | December 2026 to March 2027 |
| Nature of Dates | Tentative |
December 2026 NTA Exam Dates
| S.No. | Name of Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashtriya Indian Military College | 06 December 2026 | 1 Day |
| 2 | SWAYAM | 08–12 December 2026 | 5 Days |
| 3 | Rashtriya Military Schools | 13 December 2026 | 1 Day |
| 4 | UGC NET (December Cycle) |
14–19 December 2026 (Buffer: 20–21 December 2026) |
6 Days |
| 5 | Joint CSIR UGC NET (December Cycle) | 20–21 December 2026 | 2 Days |
January 2027 NTA Exam Dates
| S.No. | Name of Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Army Cadets College | 04 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| 7 | SHRESHTA (NETS) – Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas | 10 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| 8 | NIFT Entrance Examination | 10 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| 9 | JEE (Main) – Session 1 (January) |
22–24, 28–30 January 2027 (Buffer: 31 January 2027) |
6 Days |
| 10 | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination | 31 January 2027 | 1 Day |
February 2027 NTA Exam Dates
| S.No. | Name of Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | 07 February 2027 | 1 Day |
| 12 | NITTT – National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (Part 1) | 26–27 February 2027 | 2 Days |
March 2027 NTA Exam Dates
| S.No. | Name of Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | CUET (PG) – Common University Entrance Test (Post-Graduate) |
01–05, 08, 12–20, 24–25 March 2027 (Buffer: 30–31 March 2027) |
17 Days |
| 14 | NITTT (Part 2) | 05 & 07 March 2027 | 2 Days |
Major NTA Exams – Key Dates
| Examination | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| UGC NET December Cycle | 14–19 December 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 1 | 22–24 & 28–30 January 2027 |
| CMAT | 07 February 2027 |
| CUET PG | 01–05, 08, 12–20, 24–25 March 2027 |
| Joint CSIR UGC NET | 20–21 December 2026 |
| NIFT Entrance Examination | 10 January 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Session 1
As per the tentative NTA Examination Calendar, JEE (Main) Session 1 is proposed to be conducted on 22–24 January 2027 and 28–30 January 2027. 31 January 2027 is indicated as a buffer date.
22–24 January 2027
28–30 January 2027
Buffer Date: 31 January 2027
UGC NET December 2026 Cycle
The UGC NET December Cycle is tentatively scheduled from 14 December to 19 December 2026. The calendar also mentions 20–21 December 2026 as buffer dates.
CUET PG 2027
The CUET (PG) examination is proposed to be conducted across multiple dates in March 2027. The calendar lists 01–05, 08, 12–20 and 24–25 March 2027, with 30–31 March 2027 indicated as buffer dates.
CMAT 2027
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is tentatively scheduled for 07 February 2027.
What Candidates Should Do?
- Keep track of the official NTA website regularly.
- Check the respective examination portal before applying.
- Do not treat the calendar dates as final examination dates until confirmed through the relevant notification.
- Check application dates separately when the examination-specific notification is released.
- Keep required educational and identity documents ready before applications open.
- Regularly check for examination city intimation, admit card and other updates.
Important Instructions
- The dates published in the NTA calendar are tentative.
- Dates may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances.
- The calendar does not constitute a notification for any particular examination.
- Detailed information bulletins and examination-specific notices will be issued separately.
- Candidates should rely on the official NTA website and respective examination portals for final information.
Official Website / Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. NTA has published its Examination Calendar up to March 2027 through a Public Notice dated 16 September 2026.
The calendar lists 14 examinations scheduled from December 2026 through March 2027.
JEE Main Session 1 is tentatively scheduled for 22–24 and 28–30 January 2027, with 31 January 2027 indicated as a buffer date.
UGC NET December Cycle is tentatively scheduled from 14–19 December 2026, with 20–21 December listed as buffer dates.
CMAT is tentatively scheduled for 07 February 2027.
CUET PG is tentatively scheduled on multiple dates in March 2027: 01–05, 08, 12–20 and 24–25 March 2027. Buffer dates are 30–31 March 2027.
No. These are tentative proposed dates. Candidates should wait for examination-specific notifications and regularly check the official NTA website.
Conclusion
The NTA Examination Calendar 2026-27 provides candidates with an advance view of the proposed examination schedule from December 2026 to March 2027. Important examinations including UGC NET, JEE Main, CMAT, CUET PG, NIFT Entrance Examination, AISSEE and other NTA examinations are included.
Since these dates are tentative, candidates should use the calendar for preliminary planning and follow the respective official examination notifications for final schedules and application-related information.
