NTA Examination Calendar 2026–27 Released: Check JEE Main, CMAT, CUET PG & Other Exam Dates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released its tentative Examination Calendar for examinations from the December 2026 cycle onwards, covering major entrance and eligibility examinations scheduled through March 2027.
The calendar is intended to help candidates, educational institutions and other stakeholders plan their academic and examination-related activities. NTA has clarified that the dates are tentative and may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances.
NTA Exam Calendar 2026–27
The calendar includes examinations such as Joint CSIR UGC NET, JEE Main Session 1, NIFT Entrance Examination, CMAT, CUET PG and other NTA-conducted exams.
| Examination | Date / Examination Window | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joint CSIR UGC NET – December Cycle | 20–21 December 2026 | 2 Days |
| Army Cadets College | 4 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) | 10 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| NIFT Entrance Examination | 10 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| JEE Main – Session 1 (January) | 22–24, 28–30 January 2027 | 6 Days |
| All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination | 31 January 2027 | 1 Day |
| CMAT | 7 February 2027 | 1 Day |
| NITTT – Part 1 | 26–27 February 2027 | 2 Days |
| CUET PG 2027 | 1–5, 8–12, 20–21, 24–25 March 2027 | 17 Days |
| NITTT – Part 2 | 5–7 March 2027 | 2 Days |
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Dates
As per the calendar, JEE Main Session 1 (January 2027) is scheduled to be conducted on January 22–24 and January 28–30, 2027, with January 31 kept as a buffer date.
Candidates preparing for JEE Main should note that the calendar provides the examination window; detailed information regarding registration, application deadlines, city intimation, admit cards and other processes will be issued separately.
CUET PG 2027 Examination Schedule
The CUET PG 2027 examination is scheduled across multiple dates in March 2027: March 1–5, 8–12, 20–21 and 24–25, 2027, with a total examination period of 17 days mentioned in the calendar.
CMAT 2027
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is scheduled for February 7, 2027.
CMAT is conducted for admission to management programmes at participating institutions. Candidates should wait for the separate examination notification for registration dates and detailed application instructions.
Other NTA Examinations
The calendar also includes NIFT Entrance Examination on January 10, 2027, All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination on January 31, 2027, and the SHRESHTA (NETS) examination on January 10, 2027.
The Joint CSIR UGC NET December Cycle is scheduled for December 20–21, 2026.
Important Note for Candidates
NTA has specifically stated that publication of the examination calendar does not constitute a notification for any particular examination. Detailed Information Bulletins and examination-specific notices will be issued separately at the appropriate time.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NTA website and respective examination portals for updates related to:
- Application dates
- Examination city intimation
- Admit cards
- Answer keys
- Results
- Examination-specific instructions
NTA has also advised candidates and stakeholders to rely only on information published through its official website and respective examination portals.
Conclusion
The NTA Examination Calendar 2026–27 provides the tentative schedule of major examinations from December 2026 through March 2027, including JEE Main, CMAT, CUET PG, NIFT, Joint CSIR UGC NET and other examinations.
Candidates should use these dates for preparation planning while waiting for the respective official examination notifications, which will contain the final schedule and application details.
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