NTA Releases Exam Calendar 2027: Check Schedule of JEE & Other Exams

JEE Main 2027 Jan session from 22 Jan 2027

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released its examination calendar for the December 2026 to March 2027 cycle, covering several major entrance and eligibility examinations.

The tentative schedule includes JEE Main Session 1, UGC NET December Cycle, Joint CSIR-UGC NET, CMAT, CUET PG and other important exams.

Candidates can check the complete NTA exam calendar 2027 and plan their preparation accordingly.

NTA Exam Calendar 2027 Released

The National Testing Agency has published the NTA Examination Calendar for December 2026 Cycle onwards, providing tentative dates for examinations scheduled between December 2026 and March 2027. The calendar is intended to help students, institutions and other stakeholders plan academic activities and examination preparation in advance.

According to the schedule, 14 examinations have been listed across December 2026, January 2027, February 2027 and March 2027. Among the major exams included in the calendar are JEE Main Session 1, UGC NET, Joint CSIR-UGC NET, CMAT and CUET PG.

NTA Exam Calendar 2027 December Schedule

The December 2026 schedule begins with the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) examination, which is proposed to be conducted on December 6. The SWAYAM examination is scheduled from December 8 to 12, followed by the Rashtriya Military Schools examination on December 13.

The UGC NET December Cycle is proposed to be conducted from December 14 to 19, with December 20 and 21 kept as buffer dates. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December Cycle is scheduled for December 20 and 21, 2026.

NTA Exam Calendar 2027 January Schedule

January 2027 will see five examinations listed in the NTA calendar. The Army Cadets College examination is scheduled for January 4, while the SHRESHTA (NETS) examination and NIFT Entrance Examination are both proposed for January 10.

One of the most important examinations in the January schedule is JEE Main 2027 Session 1. As per the tentative calendar, JEE Main Session 1 is proposed to be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027, with January 31 kept as a buffer date. The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) is scheduled for January 31.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam Dates

The inclusion of JEE Main Session 1 in the NTA calendar provides students with an early indication of the examination window. Candidates preparing for JEE Main 2027 should use the tentative dates to organise their syllabus completion, revision, mock tests and other preparation activities.

However, students should wait for the detailed JEE Main 2027 notification for information related to registration, application correction, examination cities, admit cards, question paper pattern and other examination-related instructions.

NTA Exam Calendar 2027 February Schedule

Two examinations are listed for February 2027. The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is scheduled for February 7, 2027. CMAT is a national-level management entrance examination used by participating institutions for admission to management programmes.

The NITTT Part 1 examination, conducted under the National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training programme, is proposed for February 26 and 27.

NTA Exam Calendar 2027 March Schedule

The March 2027 calendar includes the Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG) and NITTT Part 2. CUET PG is proposed to be conducted on March 1 to 5, March 8, March 12 to 20, and March 24 and 25, 2027. March 30 and 31 have been kept as buffer dates.

The NITTT Part 2 examination is scheduled for March 5 and 7, 2027. Candidates appearing for CUET PG should keep track of the detailed information bulletin and application schedule, which will be released separately.

Full NTA Exam Calendar 2027

Month	Examination	Proposed Date
December 2026	Rashtriya Indian Military College	December 6, 2026
December 2026	SWAYAM	December 8–12, 2026
December 2026	Rashtriya Military Schools	December 13, 2026
December 2026	UGC NET December Cycle	December 14–19, 2026
December 2026	Joint CSIR-UGC NET December Cycle	December 20–21, 2026
January 2027	Army Cadets College	January 4, 2027
January 2027	SHRESHTA (NETS)	January 10, 2027
January 2027	NIFT Entrance Examination	January 10, 2027
January 2027	JEE Main Session 1	January 22–24 & 28–30, 2027
January 2027	All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination	January 31, 2027
February 2027	CMAT	February 7, 2027
February 2027	NITTT Part 1	February 26–27, 2027
March 2027	CUET PG	March 1–5, 8, 12–20, 24–25, 2027
March 2027	NITTT Part 2	March 5 & 7, 2027

NTA Calendar Dates Are Tentative

The NTA has clarified that the dates mentioned in the examination calendar are tentative. The schedule may be changed because of administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances.

Therefore, candidates should not treat the calendar dates as the final examination notification.

Detailed Exam Notifications to Be Released Separately

The NTA examination calendar is intended to provide an advance overview of the proposed examination schedule. It does not constitute a notification for any particular examination. Detailed information bulletins and examination-specific notices will be issued separately by the testing agency at the appropriate time.

These individual notifications are expected to provide important details such as eligibility criteria, registration dates, application fees, syllabus, examination pattern, city intimation slips, admit cards, answer keys and result dates.

Candidates Advised to Check Official NTA Updates

Candidates preparing for JEE Main, UGC NET, CSIR-UGC NET, CMAT, CUET PG and other NTA examinations should regularly check the official NTA website and the respective examination portals for updates.

Students should rely only on official notifications while making decisions related to registration and examination preparation.

The release of the NTA exam calendar is expected to help candidates prepare a structured study plan by providing an advance view of the examination windows.

Students can use the tentative dates to divide their syllabus, schedule revision and plan mock tests while remaining prepared for possible changes in the final schedule.

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Aabshar Hassan Quazi

Aabshar H. Quazi is a seasoned education writer associated with ALLEN Career Institute, where he crafts insightful blogs on competitive exam trends, student journeys, and academic guidance. With a background in journalism, Aabshar has worked as Principal Correspondent for Hindustan Times, honing his skills in storytelling, analysis, and impactful reporting. His writing blends credibility with clarity, making complex topics accessible for students and parents alike.