
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a revised examination calendar for major entrance examinations scheduled for 2027. The schedule covers examinations such as Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes (CUET PG), University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET), and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance examination.
According to the schedule provided, JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be conducted on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027. Session 2 is scheduled for April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2027.
The revised calendar also indicates that buffer days have been removed from the examination schedules. Candidates should use the announced dates to plan their preparation while continuing to check official notifications for any subsequent changes.
The examination dates for CUET PG 2027, UGC NET 2027 and NIFT 2027 are listed as yet to be announced in the supplied information. Candidates should not assume that these examinations have confirmed dates until the relevant official notices are available.
Important: Verify the revised calendar and JEE Main application deadlines against the latest official NTA notifications before publication, as examination dates and application details may change.
The NTA conducts several national-level entrance and eligibility examinations for admission to higher education institutions and recruitment-related eligibility. Its examination calendar helps candidates understand the expected schedule and organise their preparation.
The following table summarises the dates and announcement status available in the supplied information.
| Examination | Exam Dates 2027 | Current Status |
| JEE Main Session 1 | January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027 | Dates listed as announced |
| JEE Main Session 2 | April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2027 | Dates listed as announced |
| CUET PG 2027 | Not specified | Dates awaited |
| UGC NET 2027 | Not specified | Dates awaited |
| NIFT 2027 | Not specified | Dates awaited |
Candidates preparing for multiple entrance examinations should monitor the official notifications for application dates, admit card releases, examination city information and other important announcements.
The calendar provides a planning reference, but candidates should rely on the detailed information bulletin for examination-specific instructions.
JEE Main is a national-level engineering entrance examination used for admission to participating engineering institutions. Candidates preparing for the 2027 examination should keep track of the two scheduled sessions and the corresponding application deadlines.
According to the supplied calendar, both JEE Main sessions are scheduled across six examination dates.
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027.
Candidates should complete their application within the prescribed registration window and check the official information bulletin for eligibility requirements, examination pattern, syllabus and application instructions.
The examination city information slip and admit card are separate documents. Candidates should check the official NTA announcement to confirm when each document becomes available and follow the prescribed download procedure.
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 is scheduled for April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2027, according to the supplied calendar.
Candidates planning to appear in Session 2 should monitor the official website for the relevant registration window and instructions. They should also review any applicable rules concerning candidates who have already registered for Session 1.
The two-session structure gives candidates an opportunity to plan their preparation around the respective examination windows. However, candidates should consult the official information bulletin for the rules governing participation, scores and admission.
The supplied information states that the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application window remains open until November 22, 2026. It also lists November 26, 2026, as the deadline for late submissions, with a late fee of Rs 500.
| Application Detail | Date or Fee |
| JEE Main Session 1 application deadline | November 22, 2026 |
| Late application deadline | November 26, 2026 |
| Late submission fee | Rs 500 |
These application details should be checked against the latest official NTA notice before publication. The supplied information does not independently establish whether the late submission window is available to all candidates or whether additional conditions apply.
Candidates should complete the application process through the official examination portal, review all entered details carefully and retain their confirmation page and payment receipt.
The CUET PG 2027 examination date has not been specified in the supplied revised calendar.
CUET PG is used by participating universities for admission to postgraduate programmes. Candidates planning to apply should monitor official announcements for the examination schedule, application process, eligibility conditions, subject choices and other admission-related instructions.
Until NTA publishes a confirmed date, candidates should avoid relying on unofficial schedules or expected dates circulated online.
The UGC NET 2027 examination date is listed as yet to be announced in the supplied information.
UGC NET determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship, appointment as Assistant Professor and other applicable categories under the examination's rules. Candidates should follow official notifications for the application schedule, eligibility criteria, examination pattern and subject-specific details.
The revised calendar alone does not establish the exact date of the next UGC NET examination. Candidates should wait for the relevant official notice before making plans based on a specific examination date.
The NIFT 2027 examination date has not been specified in the supplied calendar.
Candidates interested in design programmes should monitor official NIFT admission announcements for the entrance examination schedule, application dates, eligibility criteria, examination structure and admission requirements.
Applicants should consult the relevant official information bulletin for the programme they intend to pursue, as requirements and selection procedures may differ by course.
The supplied revised calendar states that buffer days have been removed from the examination schedules. Candidates should therefore plan their preparation around the dates published for their respective examinations rather than assuming additional examination days will be available.
The removal of buffer days does not, by itself, establish that an examination cannot be rescheduled. The supplied information states that dates may be modified due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances.
Candidates should regularly check official notifications and avoid relying exclusively on older calendars, unofficial social media posts or outdated examination schedules.
Candidates can follow these general steps to check the latest examination schedule:
Visit the official NTA website.
Open the latest notifications or public notices section.
Look for the revised examination calendar or the relevant examination-specific notice.
Open the official document and check the dates for the examination concerned.
Review any notes concerning application deadlines, examination sessions or possible schedule changes.
Save a copy of the notification for future reference.
Candidates should always verify the publication date of a notice to ensure they are following the latest available instructions.
