
NTA Revised Exam Calendar 2026-27: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a revised examination calendar for the December 2026 cycle onwards, updating the proposed dates for several national-level entrance and eligibility examinations. The revised schedule includes JEE Main 2027 Session 1 and Session 2, UGC NET December 2026, Joint CSIR UGC NET, CUET PG 2027 and CMAT 2027, among other examinations. Candidates can also refer to the earlier NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 to compare the schedules.
As per the revised calendar, UGC NET December 2026 is scheduled for December 14 to 18 and December 21, while Joint CSIR UGC NET will be conducted on December 19, 22 and 27, 2026. JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is scheduled for January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027. JEE Main Session 2 is proposed for April 2 to 7, 2027.
The updated calendar replaces the previously issued schedule, with the revision reported to have been made for administrative reasons. Candidates preparing for these examinations should check the latest dates and monitor the official NTA website for further announcements. The dates remain tentative and may change.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination calendar | December 2026 onwards |
| Revised schedule covers | December 2026 to April 2027 |
| Major examinations | JEE Main, UGC NET, Joint CSIR UGC NET, CUET PG, CMAT and others |
| Revision announced | October 26, 2026 |
| Schedule status | Tentative |
| Official website | https://nta.ac.in/ |
The revised calendar lists the proposed dates and durations of 13 examinations scheduled between December 2026 and April 2027. Candidates can check the complete schedule below.
| S. No. | Examination Name | Revised Proposed Dates | Duration |
| 1 | Rashtriya Indian Military College | December 6, 2026 | 1 day |
| 2 | SWAYAM | December 8 to 12, 2026 | 5 days |
| 3 | Rashtriya Military Schools | December 13, 2026 | 1 day |
| 4 | UGC NET December Cycle | December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026 | 6 days |
| 5 | Joint CSIR UGC NET December Cycle | December 19, 22 and 27, 2026 | 3 days |
| 6 | Army Cadets College | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| 7 | SHRESHTA (NETS) | January 10, 2027 | 1 day |
| 8 | NIFT Entrance Examination | January 10, 2027 | 1 day |
| 9 | JEE Main Session 1 | January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027 | 6 days |
| 10 | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination | January 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| 11 | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | February 7, 2027 | 1 day |
| 12 | CUET PG 2027 | March 2 to 5, 8 to 9, 12, 15 to 19, 24 to 25 and 29 to 31, 2027 | 17 days |
| 13 | JEE Main Session 2 | April 2 to 7, 2027 | 6 days |
Note: The dates are tentative. Candidates should refer to the official examination notice for any subsequent changes.
The December 2026 schedule includes the Rashtriya Indian Military College examination, SWAYAM, Rashtriya Military Schools, UGC NET and Joint CSIR UGC NET.
UGC NET December 2026 is scheduled to take place from December 14 to 18 and on December 21, 2026. The revised schedule changes the earlier proposed arrangement, which had listed December 14 to 19 as examination dates, with December 20 and 21 as buffer dates.
Candidates planning to appear for the December cycle should follow the updated schedule rather than relying on the earlier calendar. For more details about the revised timeline, candidates can read the UGC NET December 2026 revised exam schedule. Information about the UGC NET December 2026 application form is also available for candidates checking registration details and deadlines.
Subject-wise examination dates, shifts and other candidate-specific details should be checked through official announcements.
The Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026 examination is proposed for December 19, 22 and 27, 2026. The earlier calendar had scheduled the examination for December 20 and 21.
Candidates should check the official examination portal for updates regarding the examination schedule, admit card and other instructions. For registration dates and application details, candidates can refer to the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 registration guide.
January 2027 includes examinations such as Army Cadets College, SHRESHTA (NETS), the NIFT Entrance Examination, JEE Main Session 1 and the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination.
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is scheduled for January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027. The earlier calendar had also listed January 31 as a buffer date, which does not appear in the revised examination schedule.
Engineering aspirants should take note of the updated dates while preparing their revision plans and mock test schedules. Candidates can check the JEE Main Session 1 final exam dates for 2027 for more information about the proposed schedule.
Candidates preparing to register should also review the documents required for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration and the JEE Main 2027 registration process through MeriPehchaan. These guides explain application-related requirements that candidates should check before submitting their forms.
The revised calendar provides the overall examination dates; candidates should check the official JEE Main website for registration information, examination city details, admit cards and other announcements.
The NIFT Entrance Examination is scheduled for January 10, 2027. The date remains unchanged in the revised calendar.
Candidates seeking admission to programmes offered through the National Institute of Fashion Technology should check the official admission notification for details about the application process, eligibility and examination requirements.
The other examinations scheduled for January include:
Army Cadets College: January 4, 2027
SHRESHTA (NETS): January 10, 2027
All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination: January 31, 2027
Candidates should check the respective examination portals for detailed instructions and any changes to the proposed schedule.
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2027 is scheduled for February 7, 2027. The date remains unchanged in the revised calendar.
Candidates planning to appear for CMAT should monitor the official NTA website for the examination notification, application schedule, eligibility criteria, admit card and other relevant updates. Applicants should also check the applicable registration fee and payment instructions when the official notification is available.
The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes (CUET PG) 2027 is scheduled across multiple dates in March.
The proposed examination dates are:
March 2 to 5, 2027
March 8 to 9, 2027
March 12, 2027
March 15 to 19, 2027
March 24 to 25, 2027
March 29 to 31, 2027
The examination is scheduled across 17 days. Candidates should note that the calendar does not provide individual subject-wise dates or candidate-specific shifts. These details should be checked through the official CUET PG announcements.
Candidates planning to apply for postgraduate admissions can read more about the CUET PG 2027 registration date and expected application schedule. The exact application dates and other registration details should be confirmed through the official NTA notification.
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 is scheduled for April 2 to 7, 2027. The revised calendar lists the examination over six days.
Candidates preparing for the April session should continue their preparation while monitoring the official JEE Main portal for the application schedule, examination city intimation slip, admit card and other updates. Candidates who need information about application charges and payment rules can also review the JEE Main 2027 registration fees and document requirements.
The revised calendar updates the proposed dates for several examinations compared with the earlier schedule. The key changes include UGC NET December 2026, Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026, JEE Main Session 1 and CUET PG 2027.
| Examination | Earlier Schedule | Revised Schedule |
| UGC NET December Cycle | December 14 to 19, with December 20 and 21 as buffer dates | December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026 |
| Joint CSIR UGC NET December Cycle | December 20 and 21, 2026 | December 19, 22 and 27, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 1 | January 20 to 24 and January 28, with January 31 as a buffer date | January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027 |
| CUET PG 2027 | March 1 to 5, March 8 to 20 and March 24 to 25 | March 2 to 5, March 8 to 9, March 12, March 15 to 19, March 24 to 25 and March 29 to 31 |
The revised calendar also lists JEE Main Session 2 for April 2 to 7, 2027. Candidates should use the updated schedule for planning and confirm all examination-specific details through official notices.
Candidates can follow these steps to check the revised examination calendar:
Visit the official NTA website at https://nta.ac.in/.
Open the latest public notices or examination calendar section.
Look for the revised examination calendar covering December 2026 onwards.
Open the relevant notice or PDF.
Check the examination name, proposed dates and duration.
Download the PDF or save a copy for future reference.
Visit the official website regularly to check for revised dates or additional instructions.
Candidates should rely on the latest official notice rather than an older copy of the calendar.
No. The examination dates listed in the calendar are tentative. According to the notice, the schedule may undergo changes due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances.
The examination calendar provides a broad schedule to help candidates and institutions plan ahead. It does not replace individual examination notifications. Details such as application deadlines, subject-wise schedules, examination shifts, city intimation slips, admit cards and results may be announced separately.
Candidates should regularly check the official NTA website and the respective examination portals for the latest information.
