The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Examination Calendar for the December 2026 Cycle onwards, covering major entrance and eligibility examinations scheduled through March 2027. The calendar includes important exams such as UGC NET, Joint CSIR UGC NET, JEE Main Session 1, NIFT Entrance Examination, AISSEE, CMAT and CUET (PG).
According to the proposed schedule, the examination cycle begins with the Rashtriya Indian Military College Exam on 06 December 2026, while JEE Main Session 1 is proposed for 22–24 and 28–30 January 2027. CUET (PG) 2027 is scheduled across multiple dates in March 2027. Candidates should note that the dates are tentative and may be changed due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances.
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Calendar | Examination Calendar 2026-27 |
| Cycle Begins | December 2026 |
| Calendar Covers | December 2026 to March 2027 |
| Major Exams | UGC NET, JEE Main, CUET PG, CMAT, NIFT, CSIR UGC NET & Others |
| First Listed Exam | Rashtriya Indian Military College |
| First Exam Date | 06 December 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 1 | 22–24 & 28–30 January 2027 |
| CUET PG 2027 | 01–05, 08, 12–20 & 24–25 March 2027 |
| Status of Dates | Proposed / Tentative |
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 Important Dates
| Examination | Proposed Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Rashtriya Indian Military College | 06 December 2026 |
| SWAYAM | 08–12 December 2026 |
| Rashtriya Military Schools | 13 December 2026 |
| UGC NET December Cycle | 14–19 December 2026 |
| Joint CSIR UGC NET December Cycle | 20–21 December 2026 |
| Army Cadets College | 04 January 2027 |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) | 10 January 2027 |
| NIFT Entrance Examination | 10 January 2027 |
| JEE Main Session 1 (January) | 22–24 & 28–30 January 2027 |
| AISSEE | 31 January 2027 |
| CMAT | 07 February 2027 |
| NITTT Part 1 | 26–27 February 2027 |
| CUET (PG) | 01–05, 08, 12–20 & 24–25 March 2027 |
| NITTT Part 2 | 05 & 07 March 2027 |
