The National Testing Agency (NTA) released its Examination Calendar on Notice_20260916195948.pdf on 16 September 2026. The calendar covers exams from the December 2026 cycle up to March 2027, and is available on the NTA official website. It lists 14 examinations, including UGC NET, Joint CSIR UGC NET, JEE (Main) Session 1 and CUET (PG).
The calendar gives only the tentative schedule and duration of each exam. It does not replace the separate Information Bulletin that NTA will issue for each exam closer to the date. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official National Testing Agency notice dated 16 September 2026. Last verified: 18 September 2026.
NTA published its examination calendar on 16 September 2026, covering exams from December 2026 to March 2027. The calendar lists 14 exams, including UGC NET, JEE (Main) Session 1 and CUET (PG). Dates are tentative and may change, and candidates must check the official website for the detailed notification of each exam.
Quick summary of NTA Exam Calendar 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Notice date | 16 September 2026 |
| Calendar period | December 2026 to March 2027 |
| Total examinations listed | 14 |
| Major exams covered | UGC NET, Joint CSIR UGC NET, JEE (Main), CUET (PG), CMAT, NIFT |
| Official website | nta.ac.in |
NTA Examination Calendar: December 2026 to March 2027
The calendar lists the name, proposed dates and duration of each exam. Dates in brackets marked “buffer” are reserve days within the same window.
December 2026
| S.No. | Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashtriya Indian Military College | 6 December 2026 | 1 Day |
| 2 | SWAYAM | 8 to 12 December 2026 | 5 Days |
| 3 | Rashtriya Military Schools | 13 December 2026 | 1 Day |
| 4 | UGC NET (December Cycle) | 14 to 19 December 2026 (buffer: 20 to 21 December 2026) | 6 Days |
| 5 | Joint CSIR UGC NET (December Cycle) | 20 to 21 December 2026 | 2 Days |
January 2027
| S.No. | Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Army Cadets College | 4 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| 7 | SHRESHTA (NETS) — Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas | 10 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| 8 | NIFT Entrance Examination | 10 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| 9 | JEE (Main) — Session 1 (January) | 22 to 24 and 28 to 30 January 2027 (buffer: 31 January 2027) | 6 Days |
| 10 | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination | 31 January 2027 | 1 Day |
February 2027
| S.No. | Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | 7 February 2027 | 1 Day |
| 12 | NITTT — National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (Part 1) | 26 to 27 February 2027 | 2 Days |
March 2027
| S.No. | Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | CUET (PG) — Common University Entrance Test (Post-Graduate) | 1 to 5, 8, 12 to 20, 24 to 25 March 2027 (buffer: 30 to 31 March 2027) | 17 Days |
| 14 | NITTT (Part 2) | 5 and 7 March 2027 | 2 Days |
About the National Testing Agency
NTA is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. It conducts national-level entrance and eligibility exams for universities and technical institutes, including JEE (Main), CUET and UGC NET. This description of NTA’s role is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
What the notice says
The notice makes six points that candidates should keep in mind.
The dates in the calendar are tentative. NTA states they may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen reasons. Publishing this calendar does not count as a notification for any single exam. NTA will issue a separate Information Bulletin and exam-specific notice for each one closer to the date. Candidates should visit the NTA website and the relevant exam portal regularly for application schedules, exam city intimation, admit cards, answer keys and results. NTA has also told candidates to rely only on information published on its own website and the respective exam portals, not on other sources.
Important links
| Link | What it is |
|---|---|
| NTA public notice, 16 September 2026 | The official notice announcing the calendar |
| NTA Examination Calendar (PDF) | The full calendar, December 2026 to March 2027 |
| NTA official website | For exam-specific notifications, admit cards and results |
| Latest Jobs (All India) | Other current recruitment and exam updates |
| Admissions | Updates on JEE, CUET, NIFT and similar admission exams |
| Syllabus | Syllabus pages for exams in this calendar |
| Previous Question Papers | Practice material for exams in this calendar |
FAQs
What is the NTA examination calendar for 2027?
It is the tentative schedule NTA released on 16 September 2026, covering 14 exams from the December 2026 cycle up to March 2027. It includes UGC NET, JEE (Main), CUET (PG) and other exams, with proposed dates and duration for each.
When is UGC NET December 2026?
UGC NET (December Cycle) is scheduled for 14 to 19 December 2026, with buffer dates on 20 and 21 December 2026. NTA says the dates are tentative and may change.
When will JEE Main 2027 Session 1 be held?
JEE (Main) Session 1 (January) is proposed for 22 to 24 and 28 to 30 January 2027, with a buffer date on 31 January 2027, as per the NTA calendar dated 16 September 2026.
Is this calendar the same as the official notification for each exam?
No. NTA states the calendar does not count as a notification for any particular exam. A separate Information Bulletin and notice will be issued for each exam closer to its date.
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