NTA Revised Exam Calendar 2026-27 Out: UGC NET, JEE Main 2027, CUET PG and Other Exam Dates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NTA Revised Exam Calendar 2026-27 through a public notice dated 26 October 2026. As per the notice, the examination calendar has been revised due to administrative reasons, and the new schedule replaces the earlier one. The revised calendar covers 13 exams from the December 2026 cycle to April 2027, including UGC NET, CSIR UGC NET, JEE Main 2027, NIFT, AISSEE, CMAT and CUET PG 2027.
As per the revised NTA calendar, UGC NET December 2026 will be held from 14 to 18 and 21 December 2026, JEE Main 2027 Session 1 from 20 to 24 and 28 January 2027, and JEE Main Session 2 from 2 to 7 April 2027. In this article, we have given the full month-wise NTA exam calendar 2026-27 and important points for students. You can also read the UGC NET December 2026 Apply Online, the UGC NET Eligibility 2026 and the VITEEE 2027 articles.
Quick summary:
➤ Organisation: National Testing Agency (NTA)
➤ Notice: Public Notice – Revised Examination Calendar, 26.10.2026
➤ Period: December 2026 cycle to April 2027
➤ UGC NET December 2026: 14 – 18 and 21 December 2026
➤ CSIR UGC NET December 2026: 19, 22 and 27 December 2026
➤ JEE Main 2027 Session 1: 20 – 24 and 28 January 2027
➤ CUET PG 2027: 2 – 31 March 2027 (17 days)
➤ JEE Main 2027 Session 2: 2 – 7 April 2027
Table of Contents
- NTA Revised Exam Calendar 2026-27 Overview
- Full NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27
- Key Exam Dates at a Glance
- Important Points
- FAQs
- Important Links
NTA Revised Exam Calendar 2026-27 Overview
The NTA exam calendar 2026-27 helps students plan their preparation for national entrance and eligibility exams. Here is a short overview of the revised NTA calendar.
| Organisation | National Testing Agency (NTA), Ministry of Education |
| Notice | Public Notice – Revised Examination Calendar |
| Notice Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Reason | Administrative reasons |
| Period Covered | December 2026 cycle onwards (up to April 2027) |
| Total Exams Listed | 13 |
| Status | Tentative dates |
| Official Website | nta.ac.in |
Full NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 (Revised)
The full revised NTA exam calendar 2026-27, exactly as published by NTA, is given below month by month. Weekdays for single-day exams are added by us for easy reference.
| No. | Name of Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | |||
| 1 | Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) | 06 December 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 2 | SWAYAM | 08 – 12 December 2026 | 5 Days |
| 3 | Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) | 13 December 2026 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 4 | UGC NET (December Cycle) | 14 – 18 and 21 December 2026 | 6 Days |
| 5 | Joint CSIR UGC NET (December Cycle) | 19, 22 and 27 December 2026 | 3 Days |
| January 2027 | |||
| 6 | Army Cadets College | 04 January 2027 (Monday) | 1 Day |
| 7 | SHRESHTA (NETS) – Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas | 10 January 2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 8 | NIFT Entrance Examination | 10 January 2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| 9 | JEE (Main) – Session 1 (January) | 20 – 24 and 28 January 2027 | 6 Days |
| 10 | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) | 31 January 2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| February 2027 | |||
| 11 | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | 07 February 2027 (Sunday) | 1 Day |
| March 2027 | |||
| 12 | CUET (PG) – Common University Entrance Test (Post-Graduate) | 02 – 05, 08 – 09, 12, 15 – 19, 24 – 25, 29 – 31 March 2027 | 17 Days |
| April 2027 | |||
| 13 | JEE (Main) – Session 2 (April) | 02 – 07 April 2027 | 6 Days |
NTA 2026-27 Key Exam Dates at a Glance
Most students look for the UGC NET, JEE Main and CUET PG dates. The key dates from the revised NTA calendar are given below.
| Exam | Revised Date(s) | Days |
|---|---|---|
| UGC NET December 2026 | 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 21 December 2026 | 6 |
| CSIR UGC NET December 2026 | 19, 22 and 27 December 2026 | 3 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 | 6 |
| CUET PG 2027 | 2–5, 8–9, 12, 15–19, 24–25, 29–31 March 2027 | 17 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 | 2 to 7 April 2027 | 6 |
Important Points from the NTA Notice
- The revised calendar supersedes the previously issued schedule.
- All dates are tentative and may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other reasons.
- NIFT Entrance Exam and SHRESHTA (NETS) are both on 10 January 2027.
- CUET (UG) and NEET (UG) dates are not part of this calendar.
- Candidates should rely only on information on nta.ac.in and the respective exam portals.
NTA Revised Exam Calendar 2026-27 FAQs
Q1. Has NTA released the revised exam calendar 2026-27?
Yes. NTA released the revised examination calendar on 26 October 2026.
Q2. When is UGC NET December 2026?
From 14 to 18 December and on 21 December 2026, as per the revised calendar.
Q3. When is JEE Main 2027 Session 1?
From 20 to 24 January and on 28 January 2027.
Q4. When is JEE Main 2027 Session 2?
From 2 to 7 April 2027.
Q5. When is CUET PG 2027?
On 17 days in March 2027: 2–5, 8–9, 12, 15–19, 24–25 and 29–31 March.
Q6. Are the NTA calendar dates final?
No. NTA has said the dates are tentative and may change.
NTA Revised Exam Calendar 2026-27 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| NTA Revised Exam Calendar Notice PDF | Download PDF |
| NTA Official Website | nta.ac.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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