NTA releases tentative schedule for 14 entrance exams; check month-wise dates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a tentative examination schedule for 14 national-level entrance and eligibility examinations for the 2026–27 academic session. The calendar provides students with an overview of upcoming examinations for higher education, professional courses, research and teaching eligibility, helping them organise their preparation in advance.

The schedule covers several prominent examinations, including JEE Main, CUET UG, UGC NET, CMAT and the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE). According to the announced timetable, the examinations are scheduled to take place between December 2026 and March 2027. Candidates can access the detailed schedule through the NTA’s official website.

Important examinations scheduled for December 2026

Five examinations are scheduled for December. The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) entrance examination will take place on December 6, followed by the SWAYAM examination from December 8 to 12. The Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) entrance test is scheduled for December 13.

The UGC NET December cycle will be conducted from December 14 to 19, with December 20 and 21 designated as buffer dates. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET examination is scheduled for December 20 and 21.

January and February 2027 examination dates

The Army Cadets College examination is scheduled for January 4, while the NIFT entrance examination will take place on January 10. JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is scheduled for January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, with January 31 reserved as a buffer date. AISSEE is also scheduled for January 31.

In February, CMAT will be conducted on February 7, while NITTT Part 1 is scheduled for February 26 and 27.

CUET UG and other March examinations

CUET UG 2027 is scheduled across multiple dates between March 1 and 25, with March 30 and 31 reserved as buffer dates. NITTT Part 2 is scheduled for March 5 and 7.

Candidates advised to check official updates

The NTA has clarified that the announced dates are tentative and may change because of administrative requirements, academic considerations or unforeseen circumstances. Candidates should regularly check the official website for confirmed schedules and subsequent notifications.