The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released its official Examination Calendar covering upcoming assessments scheduled from December 2026 through March 2027. Published on September 16, 2026, this advance schedule offers candidates, academic institutions, and educators a clear roadmap to plan preparation strategies for premier national-level entrance and eligibility tests—including JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1, UGC NET, CSIR UGC NET, CMAT, and CUET (PG) 2027.
NTA Exam Calendar 2027: Overview
| Issuing Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Notice Date | September 16, 2026 |
| Schedule Scope | December 2026 to March 2027 |
| Total Listed Examinations | 14 National-Level Exams |
| Nature of Schedule | Tentative (Subject to academic/logistical changes) |
| Official Portal | nta.ac.in |
NTA Upcoming Exam Schedule (December 2026 – March 2027)
The notification outlines proposed dates, windows, and allocated durations for school-level admissions, higher education recruitments, and technical certifications:
| Sl. No. | Examination Name | Proposed Exam Date(s) | Duration |
| 1 | Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) | 06 December 2026 | 1 Day |
| 2 | SWAYAM | 08 – 12 December 2026 | 5 Days |
| 3 | Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) | 13 December 2026 | 1 Day |
| 4 | UGC NET (December Cycle) | 14 – 19 December 2026 (Buffer: 20–21 Dec 2026) | 6 Days |
| 5 | Joint CSIR UGC NET (December Cycle) | 20 – 21 December 2026 | 2 Days |
| 6 | Army Cadets College (ACC) | 04 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| 7 | SHRESHTA (NETS) | 10 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| 8 | NIFT Entrance Examination | 10 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| 9 | JEE (Main) 2027 – Session 1 | 22 – 24 & 28 – 30 January 2027 (Buffer: 31 Jan 2027) | 6 Days |
| 10 | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) | 31 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| 11 | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | 07 February 2027 | 1 Day |
| 12 | NITTT (Part 1) | 26 – 27 February 2027 | 2 Days |
| 13 | CUET (PG) 2027 | 01 – 05, 08, 12 – 20, 24 – 25 March 2027 (Buffer: 30–31 March 2027) | 17 Days |
| 14 | NITTT (Part 2) | 05 & 07 March 2027 | 2 Days |
Key Highlights & Candidate Instructions
Tentative Calendar: The published dates are indicative and subject to change based on administrative, logistical, academic, or statutory factors.
Separate Exam Notifications: This circular is an advance calendar only. It does not replace individual examination advertisements. Specific Information Bulletins detailing eligibility, syllabus, application fee, and registration deadlines will be released individually on respective exam portals.
Buffer Dates: NTA has allocated strategic buffer dates for large multi-session tests (such as JEE Main, UGC NET, and CUET-PG) to manage operational continuity and unexpected technical delays smoothly.
Official Verification: Aspirants must rely only on verified information on official testing portals and avoid unverified circulars circulated on social channels.
Important Links
| Resource | Official Link |
| NTA Main Portal | |
| Exam Calendar Notification |
