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NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 Out: Candidates can check the tentative exam schedule for JEE Main, CUET, and UGC NET on the NTA’s official website, nta.nic.in.

The NTA calendar covers examinations scheduled from December 2026 to March 2027. (Pexels/Representative image)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the tentative exam calendar for 2026-27, listing the dates of 14 national-level examinations scheduled between December 2026 and March 2027. The schedule includes JEE Main, CUET UG, UGC NET and other entrance and eligibility tests. Candidates should note that the dates are tentative and may change.

December 2026: Five Major Examinations Scheduled

The following examinations are scheduled for December 2026:

RIMC (Rashtriya Indian Military College): December 6, 2026

SWAYAM Examination: December 8 to 12, 2026

RMS (Rashtriya Military School): December 13, 2026

UGC NET December Session: December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026

CSIR UGC NET December Session: December 20 and 21, 2026

January 2027: JEE Main and Other Entrance Tests

The tentative January schedule includes the following examinations:

Army Cadets College (ACC): January 4, 2027

SHRESHTA-NETS and NIFT Entrance Examination: January 10, 2027

JEE Main Session 1: January 22 to 24 and January 28 to 30, 2027

All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE): January 31, 2027

February and March 2027: CMAT, NITTT and CUET UG

The following examinations are scheduled for February and March 2027:

CMAT: February 7, 2027

NITTT, Parts 1 and 2: February 26 and 27, and March 5 and 7, 2027

CUET UG 2027: March 1 to 5, March 8, March 12 to 20, and March 24 and 25, 2027

Candidates can check the tentative examination schedule on the NTA’s official website, nta.nic.in. The calendar covers examinations scheduled from December 2026 to March 2027.

How to Prepare for Board Exams Alongside Entrance Tests

Class 12 students preparing for board exams and entrance tests can follow these steps to manage their preparation:

Focus on NCERT textbooks: Revise key concepts and practise relevant questions, especially for subjects with overlapping syllabi.

Check official updates: Follow the relevant examination authority’s website for confirmed dates, application deadlines and admit card announcements.

Practise mock tests: Take timed tests regularly to improve speed, accuracy and time management.

Plan revision: Divide study time between board subjects and entrance exam topics based on the syllabus and areas that need more practice.

The NTA calendar is tentative, so candidates should verify the final examination dates through official notifications before making plans.

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What are the exam dates for JEE Main Session 1 in the 2026-27 NTA calendar?

JEE Main Session 1 is scheduled to take place from January 22 to January 24 and January 28 to January 30, 2027.

When is CUET UG 2027 scheduled according to the NTA calendar?

CUET UG 2027 is scheduled across several dates in March, specifically from March 1 to 5, March 8, March 12 to 20, and March 24 and 25, 2027.

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Where can candidates view the official tentative NTA exam calendar for 2026-27?

Candidates can check the tentative examination schedule on the National Testing Agency’s official website at nta.nic.in.

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