Name of Post: NTA Exam Calendar 2027
Post Date / Update: 02 October 2026, 08:30 AM
Short Information: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published its tentative Examination Calendar for December 2026 to March 2027 on the official website nta.ac.in on 16 September 2026. The calendar announces proposed exam dates for major national-level tests including JEE Main 2027 Session 1, UGC NET December 2026 cycle, Joint CSIR UGC NET, CUET PG 2027, CMAT 2027, NIFT Entrance Examination, AISSEE and others. Every date is tentative and subject to change. Check the complete exam-wise schedule below.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NTA Exam Calendar Published | 16/09/2026 |
| UGC NET (December Cycle) 2026 | 14–19 December 2026 |
| Joint CSIR UGC NET (December Cycle) 2026 | 20–21 December 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 (Session 1) | 22–24 & 28–30 January 2027 |
| CMAT 2027 | 07 February 2027 |
| CUET PG 2027 | 01–05, 08, 12–20, 24–25 March 2027 |
NTA Exam Calendar 2027 – Complete Exam Schedule
| Examination | Tentative Exam Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) Entrance Examination | 06 December 2026 |
| SWAYAM (July 2026 Semester) | 08–12 December 2026 |
| Rashtriya Military Schools Common Entrance Test (RMS CET) | 13 December 2026 |
| UGC NET – December 2026 Cycle | 14–19 December 2026 (Buffer: 20–21 December 2026) |
| Joint CSIR UGC NET – December 2026 Cycle | 20–21 December 2026 |
| Army Cadet College (ACC) | 04 January 2027 |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) 2027 | 10 January 2027 |
| NIFT Entrance Examination 2027 | 10 January 2027 |
| JEE (Main) 2027 – Session 1 | 22–24 & 28–30 January 2027 (Buffer: 31 January 2027) |
| All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 | 31 January 2027 |
| CMAT 2027 | 07 February 2027 |
| NITTT – Part 1 | 26–27 February 2027 |
| NITTT – Part 2 | 05 & 07 March 2027 |
| CUET (PG) 2027 | 01–05, 08, 12–20 & 24–25 March 2027 (Buffer: 30–31 March 2027) |
Note: NTA has marked all the above dates as tentative — the schedule can be revised due to administrative or logistical reasons, so candidates should keep checking nta.ac.in for the final exam notices.
How to Download NTA Exam Calendar 2027
- Visit the official NTA website – nta.ac.in.
- On the homepage, open the notice titled “Publication of the Examination Calendar of the National Testing Agency (NTA) up to March 2027”.
- Click the Exam Calendar link to open the calendar PDF.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Important Links
| Download Exam Calendar PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q: When did NTA release the Exam Calendar 2027?
A: NTA published the tentative examination calendar on 16 September 2026 on nta.ac.in, covering examinations scheduled from December 2026 to March 2027.
Q: What are the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam dates?
A: 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027, with 31 January 2027 kept as a buffer date.
Q: When will the UGC NET December 2026 cycle be held?
A: 14–19 December 2026 (buffer dates 20–21 December 2026). The Joint CSIR UGC NET December cycle will be held on 20–21 December 2026.
Q: What are the CUET PG 2027 exam dates?
A: 01–05, 08, 12–20 and 24–25 March 2027, with 30–31 March 2027 as buffer dates.
Q: Are these NTA exam dates final?
A: No. NTA has marked every date as tentative and the schedule may change, so candidates should follow nta.ac.in for the final notices.
