SWAYAM July 2026 Semester Registration opened online on 09 October 2026, and the Final registration date is 31 October 2026. SWAYAM will be held for 662 courses in Hybrid Mode (Computer-Based Test and Pen & Paper Test).
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Information Bulletin and commenced online registration for the Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) July 2026 Semester examinations. NTA is tasked with conducting the term-end proctored Computer-Based Test (CBT) across 662 approved certification courses for enrolled university students and learners. The online application window is open from October 09, 2026, to October 31, 2026, through the official examination portal.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Program Name | SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) |
| Semester | July 2026 Semester |
| Total Notified Courses | 662 Courses |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Examination Shifts | 2 Shifts Per Day (Total 10 Shifts) |
| Examination Duration | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
| Test Cities | 173 Cities across India |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Portal | exams.nta.nic.in/swayam |
SWAYAM July 2026 Semester: Important Dates
| Event | Schedule |
| Online Application & Registration Period | October 09, 2026 to October 31, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Successful Fee Transaction | November 01, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Application Form Correction Window | November 02, 2026 to November 03, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Advance Exam City Intimation Slip | To be announced on NTA website |
| Admit Card Download Date | To be notified later |
| Examination Dates | December 08, 09, 10, 11, and 12, 2026 |
| Declaration of Result | To be intimated later on NTA portal |
Exam Shifts & Timings
The proctored examination for the 662 courses is distributed across 10 distinct shifts (two sessions per day):
| Shift | Exam Timings | Reporting Time |
| Shift 1 (Morning) | 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM | 2 Hours before commencement |
| Shift 2 (Afternoon) | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM | 2 Hours before commencement |
Note: A candidate can opt for only one course per shift, allowing a maximum of up to 10 course examinations across the five exam days.
SWAYAM July 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Course Enrollment: Any student or learner who has enrolled for any of the 662 courses in the SWAYAM July 2026 semester is eligible to register for the respective term-end assessment.
Email Consistency: Candidates must register using the exact same email ID that was utilized during course enrollment on the SWAYAM learning platform (
swayam.gov.in).APAAR / ABC Integration: If providing an APAAR ID, the candidate’s name, date of birth, and gender must strictly match the APAAR records to ensure credit transfer to the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) system.
Passing & Certification Norms: Learners must secure at least 40% marks in the NTA written exam and 40% marks in internal assignments/assessments separately to qualify for credit transfer and final certification. Final consolidated scorecards and certificates are issued by the respective National Coordinators (CEC, IIMB, IGNOU, NITTTR, UGC, etc.).
Examination Fee
The fee is charged per course and must be remitted through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI:
| Category | Fee for First Course | Fee for Each Additional Course |
| General (Unreserved) | Rs. 750/- | Rs. 600/- |
| SC / ST / OBC-NCL / Gen-EWS / PwD / PwBD | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 400/- |
Applicable bank processing charges and GST are payable over and above the examination fee.
How to Register for SWAYAM July 2026
Candidates must apply for SWAYAM- 2026 (July Semester) “Online” ONLY by accessing the website https://exams.nta.nic.in/swayam/. The application form in any mode other than online will not be accepted in any case. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. More than one application, i.e., multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate, will be rejected.
Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme
The examination is conducted completely in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The question paper pattern is divided based on the course structure:
| Category | Total Papers | Question Type & Count | Marks Per Question | Total Marks | Duration |
| Pattern A | 72 Papers | 100 Objective MCQs | 1 Mark | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Pattern B | 590 Papers | 50 Objective MCQs | 2 Marks | 100 | 3 Hours |
Medium of Paper: English only (language courses are administered in their respective language).
Negative Marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Unattempted Questions: Zero marks are awarded for unattempted questions.
How to Apply
Visit the official NTA SWAYAM portal at exams.nta.nic.in/swayam.
Click on “New Registration” and provide personal identification, contact details, email address, and mobile number to generate a system-generated Application Number and Password.
Log in with your Application Number and Password to complete the online form.
Provide APAAR details (if available) and select your educational background.
Select your enrolled courses and map them according to the date and shift schedules without choosing overlapping slots.
Choose four preferred examination cities from the list of 173 available test centers.
Upload scanned copies of required documents:
Recent passport-size photograph (10 KB to 200 KB in JPG/JPEG, 80% face visible against a white background).
Clear signature (10 KB to 50 KB in JPG/JPEG).
PwD / PwBD / UDID certificate (50 KB to 300 KB in PDF format, if applicable).
Review all entered particulars using the preview screen before final confirmation.
Pay the prescribed examination fee online through the payment gateway.
Download and print the computer-generated Confirmation Page and fee receipt for future reference.
Direct Link to Register for SWAYAM July 2026 Semester
SWAYAM July 2026 Information Bulletin
