NTA revises its 2026–27 examination calendar, announcing updated dates for 13 exams including JEE Main, CUET PG, UGC NET and CMAT.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised its examination calendar for December 2026 to April 2027, announcing new dates for 13 examinations, including UGC NET, JEE Main, CUET PG and CMAT. The revised calendar was issued on October 26, citing administrative reasons. It replaces the previously announced schedule, making it important for candidates to check the updated dates before planning their examinations.
The December 2026 cycle will begin with the Rashtriya Indian Military College examination on December 6. SWAYAM examinations will follow from December 8 to 12, while the Rashtriya Military Schools examination is scheduled for December 13. The UGC NET December cycle will be held from December 14 to 18 and on December 21. The Joint CSIR UGC NET is scheduled for December 19, 22 and 27.
In January 2027, the Army Cadets College examination will take place on January 4, followed by the SHRESHTA (NETS) and NIFT entrance examinations on January 10. The first session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is scheduled for January 20–24 and January 28. The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination will be held on January 31.
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is scheduled for February 7. The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes (CUET PG) will be conducted across 17 days in March, with examinations scheduled for March 2–5, 8–9, 12, 15–19, 24–25 and 29–31. The second session of JEE Main will take place from April 2–7.
The NTA has advised candidates to check the revised calendar on its official website, nta.ac.in, and follow updates on the respective examination portals. It has also cautioned candidates and other stakeholders against relying on information from unofficial sources.
The agency clarified that the dates are tentative and may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. Candidates are advised to check official announcements regularly to stay informed of any further changes.
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