NTA has announced the Exam Calendar 2026-27 for exam scheduled between Dec 2026 to Mar 2027 on Sept 16, 2026. Know tentative dates of NTA JEE Main, NIFT, CMAT, CUET PG, UGC NET and details of official links.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially issued the NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 along with a Notice on its website on 16 September 2026. The NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 provides a tentative schedule of all the exams of national importance that the NTA intends to conduct between December 2026 to March 2027, such as the JEE Main 2027 Session 1, NIFT Entrance Examination, CUET PG, UGC NET December Cycle, Joint CSIR UGC NET and CMAT.
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 : Highlight
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Name of Calendar | NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 |
| Date of Release | 16 September 2026 |
| Period Covered | December 2026 to March 2027 |
| Major Exams Included | UGC NET (Dec Cycle), Joint CSIR UGC NET, JEE Main Session 1, NIFT Entrance Exam, SHRESHTA, AISSEE, CMAT, CUET PG, NITTT |
| Official Website | nta.ac.in |
| PDF Link | Click Here |
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 : Imp Dates
| Examination | Tentative Exam Date(s) |
|---|---|
| UGC NET (December Cycle) 2026 | 14-19 December 2026 |
| Joint CSIR UGC NET (December Cycle) 2026 | 20-21 December 2026 |
| NIFT Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2027 | 10 January 2027 |
| SHRESHTA 2027 | 10 January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 | 22-24 and 28-30 January 2027 |
| AISSEE 2027 | 31 January 2027 |
| CMAT 2027 | 7 February 2027 |
| NITTT Part 2 (2027) | 5 and 7 March 2027 |
| CUET PG 2027 | 1-5, 8, 12-20 and 24-25 March 2027 |
How to Apply for Exams Listed in the NTA Calendar
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 contains just the tentative dates of various exams. It is not an application form or a common registration link. The candidate has to apply for each exam separately at the time of its registration.
The general application process is expected to include these steps:
- Visit the official website of the exam after NTA opens the registration link.
- Click on the New Registration option and provide basic details, including an active mobile number and email ID.
- Fill out the application form with your personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the given format and size.
- Pay the application fee using the available online payment methods.
- Check all the details carefully before submitting the form.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.
| Read The Examinations |
| UGC Net Exam 2027 |
| NIFT Exam 2027 |
| CMAT Exam 2027 |
| CUET PG 2027 |
Important Instructions for NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27
Candidates should remember the following points while checking the NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27:
- The dates mentioned in the calendar are tentative and may be changed by NTA.
- The final exam date will be confirmed through the official notification of each exam.
- Details such as eligibility, application dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and fees will be shared separately for each examination.
- Candidates should regularly visit the official NTA website and the concerned exam portal for the latest updates.
- Keep track of registration dates, admit card releases, exam city information, and result announcements.
- If two exams have dates that are close to each other, candidates should check both exam notifications carefully to plan their preparation and schedule.
- Candidates should not depend only on the calendar. Always check the latest official notice before applying or making travel plans.
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