NTA Exam Calendar Schedule 2027: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially published its tentative examination calendar covering major national eligibility and entrance tests scheduled from December 2026 up to March 2027. Designed to provide transparency, predictability, and convenience for candidates, educational institutions, and stakeholders, the public notice allows aspirants to systematically structure their academic preparation and examination-related timelines.
The testing agency emphasized that all dates published in the calendar remain tentative and subject to necessary adjustments based on administrative, academic, statutory, or unforeseen logistical requirements. Prospective applicants are advised to treat the release as a preliminary scheduling tool rather than an official examination notification, as individual information bulletins will be issued separately.
NTA Examination Schedule (December 2026 to March 2027)
Below is the complete official tentative schedule released by the National Testing Agency for 14 major examinations:
S. No. | Name of Examination | Proposed Date(s) | Duration |
1 | Rashtriya Indian Military College | 06 Dec 2026 | 1 Day |
2 | SWAYAM | 08–12 Dec 2026 | 5 Days |
3 | Rashtriya Military Schools | 13 Dec 2026 | 1 Day |
4 | UGC NET (December Cycle) | 14–19 Dec 2026 (Buffer: 20–21 Dec 2026) | 6 Days |
5 | Joint CSIR-UGC NET (December Cycle) | 20–21 Dec 2026 | 2 Days |
6 | Army Cadets College | 04 Jan 2027 | 1 Day |
7 | SHRESHTA (NETS) | 10 Jan 2027 | 1 Day |
8 | NIFT Entrance Examination | 10 Jan 2027 | 1 Day |
9 | JEE (Main) – Session 1 (January) | 22–24, 28–30 Jan 2027 (Buffer: 31 Jan 2027) | 6 Days |
10 | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination | 31 Jan 2027 | 1 Day |
11 | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | 07 Feb 2027 | 1 Day |
12 | NITTT – Part 1 | 26–27 Feb 2027 | 2 Days |
13 | CUET (PG) – Common University Entrance Test | 01–05, 08, 12–20, 24–25 March 2027 (Buffer: 30–31 March 2027) | 17 Days |
14 | NITTT – Part 2 | 05 & 07 March 2027 | 2 Days |
Key Highlights for Major Competitive Examinations
Among the primary highlights, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main 2027) Session 1 will be held across six testing days divided into two slots: January 22–24 and January 28–30, with January 31 reserved as a buffer day.
Meanwhile, the December cycle of the UGC NET is set for December 14–19, directly preceding the Joint CSIR-UGC NET scheduled for December 20–21. Management aspirants will have CMAT 2027 on February 7, while postgraduate university admissions under CUET (PG) 2027 will span a 17-day testing window throughout March 2027.
Official Advisory and Candidate Directives
The NTA urges candidates to rely strictly on official portals such as nta.ac.in for verified communications, application registration windows, city intimation slips, admit cards, and result declarations.
Specific details regarding individual exam shifts, subject-wise paper timings, and test center allocations will be communicated through the respective examination portals closer to the conduct dates.