NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 Out: Check December 2026 to March 2027 Exam Dates
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NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NTA Examination Calendar 2026-27 for examinations proposed to be conducted from December 2026 to March 2027. The calendar provides tentative dates for major NTA-conducted examinations, including UGC NET December Cycle, JEE Main 2027 Session 1, CMAT 2027, CUET PG 2027 and NIFT Entrance Examination.
The NTA published the public notice on September 16, 2026, stating that the examination calendar has been released to provide greater transparency and help candidates and educational institutions plan their academic and examination-related activities.
Note: The dates mentioned in the NTA Exam Calendar are tentative and may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances.
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Calendar Released | September 16, 2026 |
| Calendar Period | December 2026 to March 2027 |
| Calendar Type | Tentative Examination Calendar |
| Official Website | NTA official website |
| Status | Released |
NTA Exam Calendar 2026: December 2026 Dates
The NTA examination calendar begins with examinations scheduled for December 2026. Candidates can check the proposed dates below.
| Exam Name | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College | 06 December 2026 | 1 Day |
| SWAYAM | 08–12 December 2026 | 5 Days |
| Rashtriya Military Schools | 13 December 2026 | 1 Day |
| UGC NET (December Cycle) | 14–19 December 2026 | 6 Days |
| Joint CSIR UGC NET (December Cycle) | 20–21 December 2026 | 2 Days |
For UGC NET December Cycle, the calendar mentions December 14 to 19, 2026, with December 20 and 21, 2026 kept as buffer dates.
NTA Exam Calendar 2027: January Exam Dates
The NTA Exam Calendar 2027 includes several important entrance and eligibility examinations in January.
| Exam Name | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
| Army Cadets College | 04 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) | 10 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| NIFT Entrance Examination | 10 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| JEE (Main) – Session 1 | 22–24, 28–30 January 2027 | 6 Days |
| All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination | 31 January 2027 | 1 Day |
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JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Date
As per the NTA Exam Calendar 2027, JEE Main Session 1 is proposed to be conducted on January 22–24 and January 28–30, 2027. January 31, 2027 has been kept as a buffer date.
Candidates preparing for JEE Main 2027 should note that the dates in this calendar are tentative.
NTA Exam Calendar 2027: February Exam Dates
The February 2027 schedule includes CMAT and NITTT examinations.
| Exam Name | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
| Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | 07 February 2027 | 1 Day |
| NITTT – National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (Part 1) | 26–27 February 2027 | 2 Days |
CMAT 2027 Exam Date
The CMAT 2027 examination is proposed to be conducted on February 7, 2027, according to the NTA examination calendar.
NTA Exam Calendar 2027: March Exam Dates
March 2027 has important examinations including CUET PG 2027 and NITTT Part 2.
| Exam Name | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
| CUET (PG) – Common University Entrance Test (Post-Graduate) | 01–05, 08–20, 24–25 March 2027 | 17 Days |
| NITTT (Part 2) | 05–07 March 2027 | 2 Days |
CUET PG 2027 Exam Date
As per the released calendar, CUET PG 2027 is proposed to be held on March 1–5, March 8–20 and March 24–25, 2027. March 30 and 31, 2027 are mentioned as buffer dates.
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NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: Important Exams
The calendar includes several major examinations that candidates should track, including:
- UGC NET December 2026
- Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026
- JEE Main 2027 Session 1
- NIFT Entrance Examination 2027
- All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination 2027
- CMAT 2027
- CUET PG 2027
- SWAYAM
- NITTT
- Rashtriya Military Schools Examination
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: Important Points
The NTA has clarified that the examination calendar is intended to indicate the tentative schedule and examination period. The dates can be changed because of administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances.
The publication of the calendar does not constitute a notification for any particular examination. Detailed Information Bulletins and examination-specific notices will be issued separately at the appropriate time.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the NTA website and the respective examination portals for updates related to application dates, examination city intimation, admit cards, answer keys and results.
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: What Candidates Should Do Next?
Candidates preparing for NTA examinations should use the calendar to plan their preparation according to the proposed examination dates. However, they should not consider the calendar as the final examination notification.
The detailed application schedule, eligibility criteria, syllabus, examination pattern and other instructions will be provided through separate examination-specific notices.