NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 Released: Check JEE Main, UGC NET, CUET and Other Exam Dates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 for various major entrance and eligibility examinations. The calendar covers exams scheduled between December 2026 and March 2027.

The tentative schedule of the entrance tests can be checked by candidates at the official website of NTA, nta.ac.in. The tentative schedule comprises important tests like UGC NET, Joint CSIR-UGC NET, JEE Main 2027, NIFT Entrance Test, CMAT, CUET PG and NITTT.

According to the tentative schedule, UGC NET December 2026 test series will take place from December 14 to 19, 2026, whereas Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 test will be organized on December 20 and 21, 2026.

The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 test will take place on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027. NTA has also considered January 31, 2027 as the reserve date.

The CUET PG 2027 test will be organized on various dates from March 1 to March 25, 2027.

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NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: Important Highlights

NTA Exam Calendar 2026-2027: Complete Schedule

JEE Main 2027 Exam Schedule

As per the NTA schedule, the session 1 of JEE Main 2027 is scheduled for January. Dates for the JEE Main examination are as follows:

• 22nd January 2027
• 23rd January 2027
• 24th January 2027
• 28th January 2027
• 29th January 2027
• 30th January 2027

The 31st January 2027 has been kept as a buffer day.

JEE Main examination is held for admission in engineering degree programs like BTech, BE, BArch,

UGC NET December 2026 Exam Dates

The UGC NET cycle of December 2026 will take place between December 14 and December 19, 2026.

Buffer days have also been allotted by NTA on December 20 and 21, 2026, if there is a need for that in any case.

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December cycle will be held on December 20 and 21, 2026.

CUET PG 2027 Exam Schedule

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) 2027 is set to be held in March 2027.

The examination will take place on various dates, which are as follows:

• From 1st to 5th March 2027
• 8th March 2027
• From 12th to 20th March 2027
• From 24th to 25th March 2027

CMAT and NITTT 2027 Exam Dates

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2027 will be conducted on February 7, 2027.

The NITTT Part 1 examination is scheduled for February 26 and 27, 2027, while NITTT Part 2 will be conducted on March 5 and 7, 2027.

Important Note About NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27

NTA has clarified that the exam dates mentioned in the calendar are tentative. The schedule may change due to administrative, academic, legal, logistical, or other unavoidable reasons.

Candidates should regularly visit the official NTA website for updates related to notifications, application forms, admit cards, and final exam schedules.

Conclusion

The NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 helps candidates plan their preparation for major exams like JEE Main 2027, UGC NET, CUET PG, CMAT and NIFT Entrance Exam.

Students and aspirants should use the tentative schedule to prepare effectively and keep checking official announcements for any changes in examination dates.

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