The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 on 16 September 2026 through an official Public Notice on its website. The calendar gives the tentative examination schedule for major national-level entrance and eligibility tests that NTA plans to conduct between December 2026 and March 2027, including UGC NET (December Cycle), Joint CSIR UGC NET, JEE Main Session 1, the NIFT Entrance Examination, CMAT, and CUET PG.
Direct Link to Check NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 - Quick Overview
Advertisement
| 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 |
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 - Important Dates
Advertisement
| 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 Download the NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27
- Visit the official NTA website: nta.ac.in.
- Look for the notice titled "NTA Examination Calendar 2026-27" on the homepage or under the "Public Notices" / "Latest News" section.
- Click on the link to open the calendar PDF.
- Review the exam-wise tentative dates relevant to you.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference; check back regularly, as the calendar is subject to revision.
How to Apply for Exams Listed in the Calendar
Since this calendar is not an application notification, there is no single "apply" link for it. Once an individual exam's registration opens, the general process is expected to follow the usual NTA pattern:
- Visit the dedicated exam portal once the registration link is activated.
- Complete new registration using basic details, a valid mobile number, and email ID.
- Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and communication details.
- Upload photograph, signature, and any other required documents in the specified format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for your records.
Important Instructions
- The NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 gives tentative dates only; it is not confirmation of final exam dates.
- Dates may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical, or other unforeseen reasons, as clarified by NTA in the notice.
- Detailed notifications, application schedules, eligibility criteria, and exam patterns for each exam will be released separately and closer to the respective exam.
- Candidates should regularly check the official NTA website and the specific exam portal for updates on registration, admit card, exam city intimation, and results.
- Where two exams fall on overlapping or adjacent dates (for example, NIFT and SHRESHTA on the same tentative date, or AISSEE landing on the JEE Main buffer date), candidates appearing for more than one exam should track each notification separately to avoid a scheduling clash.