NTA revises JEE Main, CUET PG and other exam dates. Check new schedule

The NTA has issued a revised examination calendar setting tentative dates from December 2026 to April 2027 for major national-level tests. Candidates now have a planning framework for UGC NET, Joint CSIR-UGC NET and CUET PG, while staying updated on any further announcements remains essential.NTA revises JEE Main, CUET PG, UGC NET exam dates. Check new schedule here (AI generated image)New Delhi,Oct 26, 2026 14:39 ISTThe National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a revised examination calendar for December 2026 to April 2027, announcing the proposed dates for several national-level entrance and eligibility examinations. The updated schedule includes the December cycles of the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) and Joint CSIR-UGC NET, Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027, and Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG 2027.The NTA has stated that the dates mentioned in the calendar are tentative and may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. Candidates should regularly check the official website, nta.ac.in, for further announcements.NTA EXAMINATION CALENDAR 2026-27: IMPORTANT DATESHere is the revised examination calendar for 2026–27, covering various national-level entrance and eligibility exams.ExaminationExam DatesUGC NET December 2026December 14–18 and December 21, 2026Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026December 19, 22 and 27, 2026JEE Main Session 1January 20–24 and January 28, 2027CUET PG 2027March 2–5, 8–9, 12, 15–19, 24–25 and 29–31, 2027JEE Main Session 2April 2–7, 2027OTHER EXAMINATIONS IN THE REVISED CALENDARApart from these major examinations, the revised calendar includes several other tests. The Rashtriya Indian Military College examination is scheduled for December 6, 2026, while SWAYAM examinations will be held from December 8 to 12. The Rashtriya Military Schools examination is scheduled for December 13. In January 2027, the Army Cadets College examination is proposed for January 4, while the SHRESHTA (NETS) and NIFT entrance examinations are scheduled for January 10. The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination will take place on January 31.The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is scheduled for February 7, 2027.JEE MAIN 2027 SESSION 1 REGISTRATION BEGINS The registration process for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 has started. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at participating institutions should complete the application process through the official JEE Main website and follow the instructions issued by the NTA.Applicants are advised to check the information bulletin for details regarding eligibility criteria, application fees, required documents, examination dates and other important instructions before submitting their forms.CANDIDATES ADVISED TO CHECK OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR UPDATESCandidates preparing for UGC NET, Joint CSIR-UGC NET, JEE Main and CUET PG should take note of the revised examination calendar and plan their preparation accordingly. With JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration underway, applicants should complete the application process within the prescribed deadline and verify all details before submission.Candidates are also advised to visit the NTA's official website regularly for updates on application deadlines, admit cards, examination city slips and other important announcements.- Ends