SWAYAM January 2026 Exam Registration Deadline Extended Till May 13
Candidates can submit their application forms through the official SWAYAM exam portal, exams.nta.nic.in/swayam
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) January 2026 semester examinations.
As per the revised schedule, candidates can submit their application forms through the official SWAYAM exam portal, exams.nta.nic.in/swayam, until May 13, 2026. The earlier deadline was May 11, said an official notification.
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Revised schedule for SWAYAM January 2026
- Last date to submit application form: May 13, 2026
- Last date for fee payment: May 14, 2026
- Application correction window: May 15 to May 17, 2026
The SWAYAM January 2026 semester examinations will be conducted on June 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21, 2026 in two shifts each day.
The examinations will take place in a hybrid format, comprising both computer-based tests (CBT) and pen-and-paper-based modes, depending on the course requirements.
Application fee
General category
- Rs 750 for the first course
- Rs 600 for each additional course
Reserved category
- Rs 500 for the first course
- Rs 400 for each additional course
The SWAYAM initiative is a flagship programme aimed at providing accessible and quality online education across the country. The NTA conducts SWAYAM examinations twice every year – for the January and July sessions.