NTA Revises Exam Calendar 2026-27: Know New dates For UGC NET, JEE Main And CUET PG
Citing administrative reasons for the revision of the exam calendar, the NTA urges the candidates to rely on only official channels of communication for updates
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a revised examination calendar for the period between December 2026 and April 2027.
The schedule for several national-level entrance and eligibility tests has been updated. The schedule covers examinations such as UGC NET, Joint CSIR-UGC NET, JEE Main and CUET PG among others.
The NTA cited administrative issues as the reason for the revised examination calendar. Candidates preparing for these competitive or entrance examinations should refer to the latest schedule.
NTA revised exam calendar 2026-27: Important dates
| Examination | Tentative dates |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College | December 6, 2026 |
| SWAYAM | December 8 to 12, 2026 |
| Rashtriya Military Schools | December 13, 2026 |
| UGC NET, December cycle | December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026 |
| Joint CSIR UGC NET, December cycle | December 19, 22 and 27, 2026 |
| Army Cadets College | January 4, 2027 |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) | January 10, 2027 |
| NIFT Entrance Examination | January 10, 2027 |
| JEE Main, Session 1 | January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027 |
| All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination | January 31, 2027 |
| CMAT | February 7, 2027 |
| CUET PG | March 2 to 5, March 8 to 9, March 12, March 15 to 19, March 24 to 25 and March 29 to 31, 2027 |
| JEE Main, Session 2 | April 2 to 7, 2027 |
The revised schedule places the December cycle of UGC NET and Joint CSIR UGC NET in December, followed by JEE Main Session 1 in January 2027.
CUET PG is scheduled for March 2027, while JEE Main Session 2 will be held in April, said an official notification.
To view the official notification, click here.
NTA has advised applicants to check its official website, nta.ac.in, for updates.
With JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration underway, applicants should complete the application process within the prescribed deadline and verify all details before submission.
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Meanwhile, the NTA has posted on social media its official handles and channels, saying that the candidates must rely on these platforms for updates on the examination being conducted by the agency.
Stay ahead this exam season. Follow NTA’s verified official channels for prompt, authentic updates on schedules, public notices, admit cards, and results.
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— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) October 26, 2026