NTA Examination Calendar 2026–27: Complete Exam Dates from December 2026 to March 2027

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the proposed Examination Calendar 2026–27 covering major examinations scheduled from December 2026 to March 2027.

The calendar includes important examinations such as Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), SWAYAM, Rashtriya Military Schools, UGC NET, Joint CSIR-UGC NET, JEE Main 2027, NIFT Entrance Examination, CMAT, CUET PG 2027 and NITTT.

This examination calendar can help students, teachers and parents plan their preparation, revision and application schedules in advance. However, candidates should remember that the dates are tentative and may be changed by NTA because of administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances.

NTA Examination Calendar 2026–27: Highlights

ParticularDetailsExam AuthorityNational Testing Agency (NTA)Calendar PeriodDecember 2026 to March 2027Total Examinations14First Listed ExaminationRIMC – 06 December 2026Major ExamsUGC NET, JEE Main, NIFT, CMAT, CUET PG and othersJEE Main 2027 Session 122, 23, 24, 28, 29 & 30 January 2027UGC NET December Cycle14–19 December 2026CMAT07 February 2027CUET PG 2027March 2027Status of DatesTentative

NTA Exam Calendar December 2026

The December 2026 schedule contains five examinations.

S. No. Examination Proposed Date

1 Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) 06 December 2026

2 SWAYAM 08–12 December 2026

3 Rashtriya Military Schools 13 December 2026

4 UGC NET – December Cycle 14–19 December 2026

5 Joint CSIR-UGC NET – December Cycle 20–21 December 2026

For UGC NET, 20–21 December 2026 are indicated as buffer dates in the calendar. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET is proposed for 20–21 December.

RIMC Examination 2026

The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) examination is proposed for 06 December 2026.

Students preparing for RIMC should use the calendar to organize their syllabus completion, revision, mock tests and previous-year-question practice well before the examination.

NTA Exam Calendar January 2027

January 2027 includes five examinations, including JEE Main Session 1.

S. No. Examination Proposed Date

6 Army Cadets College 04 January 2027

7 SHRESHTA (NETS) – Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas 10 January 2027

8 NIFT Entrance Examination 10 January 2027

9 JEE Main – Session 1 22–24 & 28–30 January 2027

10 All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination 31 January 2027

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam Date

According to the proposed NTA calendar, JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is scheduled over six examination dates:

22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027

31 January 2027 has been kept as a buffer date.

Candidates should wait for the detailed JEE Main information bulletin for registration, application, correction, admit-card and other event dates. The examination date reported from the NTA calendar is tentative.

NTA Exam Calendar February 2027

Two examinations are proposed for February 2027.

S. No. Examination Proposed Date

11 Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 07 February 2027

12 NITTT – National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training, Part 1 26–27 February 2027

CMAT 2027

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is proposed to be conducted on 07 February 2027.

MBA and management-program aspirants should monitor the official NTA website for the detailed notification and application schedule.

NTA Exam Calendar March 2027

Two examinations are proposed for March 2027.

S. No.ExaminationProposed Date

13 CUET PG – Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) 01–05, 08, 12–20, 24–25 March 2027

14 NITTT – Part 2 05 & 07 March 2027

CUET PG 2027 Exam Date

The proposed CUET PG 2027 examination is scheduled across multiple dates in March 2027:

01–05 March, 08 March, 12–20 March and 24–25 March 2027

The calendar also indicates 30–31 March 2027 as buffer dates.

The detailed CUET PG information bulletin, eligibility requirements and application schedule should be checked separately when released by NTA.

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Complete NTA Examination Calendar 2026–27

For quick reference, here is the complete schedule:

Month Examination Proposed Date

1. December 2026 RIMC 06 Dec 2026

2. December 2026 SWAYAM 08–12 Dec 2026

3. December 2026 Rashtriya Military Schools 13 Dec 2026

4. December 2026 UGC NET 14–19 Dec 2026

5. December 2026 Joint CSIR-UGC NET 20–21 Dec 2026

6. January 2027 Army Cadets College 04 Jan 2027

7. January 2027 SHRESHTA (NETS) 10 Jan 2027

8. January 2027 NIFT Entrance Examination 10 Jan 2027

9. January 2027 JEE Main Session 1 22–24 & 28–30 Jan 2027

10. January 2027 All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination 31 Jan 2027

11. February 2027 CMAT 07 Feb 2027

12. February 2027 NITTT Part 1 26–27 Feb 2027

13. March 2027 CUET PG Multiple dates in March

14. March 2027 NITTT Part 2 05 & 07 Mar 2027

How Students Can Plan Preparation Using the NTA Calendar

The examination calendar is useful not only for knowing the exam date but also for creating a structured preparation strategy.

1. Mark Your Examination Date

Write your target examination date in your study planner or calendar. Also note any buffer dates mentioned by NTA.

2. Complete the Syllabus Early

Try to complete the major portion of the syllabus before the final month. This gives you enough time for revision and mock tests.

3. Prepare a Revision Schedule

Divide your preparation into:

• Concept building

• Chapter-wise practice

• Previous-year questions

• Mock tests

• Revision

• Final exam strategy

4. Follow Official Notifications

The examination calendar provides proposed dates, but detailed notifications may contain additional information about:

• Registration

• Eligibility

• Application fee

• Examination pattern

• Syllabus

• Admit card

• Examination city

• Correction window

• Result

Therefore, candidates should regularly check the official NTA website.

5. Avoid Waiting Until the Last Month

Students preparing for competitive examinations should start preparation according to their individual syllabus and target examination instead of waiting for the final notification.

Important Note About NTA Exam Dates

The dates mentioned in the NTA Examination Calendar 2026–27 are tentative.

NTA has indicated that dates may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. Candidates should therefore consider the calendar as a planning schedule and verify the final examination date through the relevant official notification.

Where to Check Official NTA Updates?

Candidates should use the official National Testing Agency website for the latest examination notifications, information bulletins, application notices, admit cards, answer keys and results.

Official NTA Website: nta.ac.in

The NTA website currently lists the publication of the examination calendar covering examinations up to March 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions – NTA Examination Calendar 2026–27

Q1. When does the NTA Examination Calendar 2026–27 begin?

The proposed calendar begins with the RIMC examination on 06 December 2026.

Q2. When will UGC NET December 2026 be conducted?

UGC NET December 2026 is proposed for 14–19 December 2026, with 20–21 December shown as buffer dates.

Q3. When is JEE Main 2027 Session 1?

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is proposed for 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027, with 31 January as a buffer date.

Q4. When is CMAT 2027?

The proposed CMAT examination date is 07 February 2027.

Q5. When will CUET PG 2027 be conducted?

CUET PG 2027 is proposed across multiple dates in March 2027, with 30–31 March shown as buffer dates.

Q6. Are these NTA examination dates final?

No. The calendar is tentative. Candidates should follow the individual examination notification for final dates and instructions.

Final Words

The NTA Examination Calendar 2026–27 provides students with an early view of major examinations scheduled between December 2026 and March 2027. With examinations such as RIMC, UGC NET, JEE Main, NIFT, CMAT and CUET PG included in the schedule, candidates can begin organizing their preparation well in advance.

Keep checking MyTensionFree.com for examination notifications, admit cards, application updates, syllabus, preparation material, results and other education-related updates.

Plan your preparation today. Follow official notifications. Stay ready for your examination.

NTA Examination Calendar 2026–27 – Check Complete Exam Dates

NTA Examination Calendar 2026–27 released. Check complete exam dates for RIMC, UGC NET, JEE Main 2027, NIFT, CMAT, CUET PG and NITTT from December 2026 to March 2027.

NTA Examination Calendar 2026–27

• NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27

• NTA Exam Date 2026

• NTA Exam Schedule 2026

• NTA Exam Calendar 2027

• JEE Main 2027 Exam Date

• UGC NET December 2026

• CUET PG 2027 Exam Date

• CMAT 2027 Exam Date

• NIFT Entrance Exam 2027

• RIMC Exam Date 2026

• NTA Upcoming Exams 2026

• NTA Upcoming Exams 2027

• NTA Examination Schedule

• NTA Calendar December 2026 to March 2027

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NTA Examination Calendar 2026-27 with exam dates from December 2026 to March 2027

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