The National Testing Agency has released a revised examination calendar that outlines the proposed dates for major national-level tests from December 2026 through April 2027. The schedule covers entrance examinations for higher education, defence institutions, and professional courses, giving candidates a clear timeline to plan their preparation.
All dates are tentative and subject to change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. Aspirants should regularly verify the official NTA portal for any updates before finalising travel or study plans.
Important Details
| 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) | 14–18 & 21 Dec 2026 (6 days) |
| Joint CSIR‑UGC NET (December Cycle) | 19, 22, 27 Dec 2026 (3 days) |
| Army Cadets College | 04 Jan 2027 (1 day) |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) | 10 Jan 2027 (1 day) |
| NIFT Entrance Examination | 10 Jan 2027 (1 day) |
| JEE (Main) Session 1 | 20–24 & 28 Jan 2027 (6 days) |
| All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination | 31 Jan 2027 (1 day) |
| CMAT | 07 Feb 2027 (1 day) |
| CUET (PG) | 02–05, 08–09, 12, 15–19, 24–25, 29–31 Mar 2027 (17 days) |
| JEE (Main) Session 2 | 02–07 Apr 2027 (6 days) |
December 2026 Cycle
The calendar opens with the Rashtriya Indian Military College entrance on 6 December 2026, a single‑day test. The SWAYAM online examination window runs from 8 to 12 December 2026 over five days. Rashtriya Military Schools conduct their entrance on 13 December 2026. The UGC NET December cycle is spread across 14–18 and 21 December 2026, totalling six days. The Joint CSIR‑UGC NET December cycle follows on 19, 22 and 27 December 2026, covering three days.
January 2027
Army Cadets College holds its entrance on 4 January 2027. The SHRESHTA (NETS) residential education test is scheduled for 10 January 2027. The NIFT Entrance Examination also takes place on 10 January 2027. JEE (Main) Session 1 spans 20–24 and 28 January 2027, a six‑day window. The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination concludes the month on 31 January 2027.
February 2027
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is set for 7 February 2027, a single‑day examination.
March 2027
CUET (PG) – the Common University Entrance Test for post‑graduate programmes – occupies an extensive period from 2–5, 8–9, 12, 15–19, 24–25 and 29–31 March 2027, amounting to seventeen testing days.
April 2027
JEE (Main) Session 2 is scheduled for 2–7 April 2027, covering six days.
How to Apply / Download / Check
- Visit the official National Testing Agency website (nta.ac.in).
- Navigate to the ‘Examination Calendar’ or ‘Downloads’ section.
- Locate the link titled ‘Exam Calendar — Exam Calendar || Abhyas’ or the revised PDF for December 2026 onward.
- Download the PDF to view the complete schedule with exam names, proposed dates and duration.
- Bookmark the page and check periodically for any corrigendum or date revisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the dates in the revised calendar final?
No. The notice explicitly states that all dates are tentative and may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances.
Which examinations are included in the December 2026 cycle?
The December 2026 cycle covers Rashtriya Indian Military College, SWAYAM, Rashtriya Military Schools, UGC NET (December Cycle) and Joint CSIR‑UGC NET (December Cycle).
How many days are allocated for CUET (PG) in March 2027?
CUET (PG) spans seventeen testing days across multiple date blocks in March 2027.
Where can I download the revised exam calendar PDF?
The PDF is available on the NTA portal under the ‘Downloads’ or ‘Examination Calendar’ section, linked as ‘Exam Calendar — Exam Calendar || Abhyas’.
