NTA 2026-27 Calendar Out: Check UGC NET, JEE Main, CMAT and CUET PG Exam Dates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the tentative examination calendar for 2026-27, covering several major entrance, admission and eligibility examinations. The schedule includes examinations planned between December 2026 and March 2027.

Candidates can refer to the examination calendar through the official NTA website, nta.ac.in, to check the proposed dates for various tests. The calendar includes major examinations such as UGC NET, Joint CSIR-UGC NET, JEE Main 2027, NIFT Entrance Examination, CMAT, CUET PG and NITTT, among others.

As per the announced schedule, the UGC NET December 2026 cycle is proposed to be conducted from December 14 to 19, 2026, with December 20 and 21 kept as buffer dates. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled for December 20 and 21, 2026.

The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027. NTA has kept January 31, 2027 as a buffer date for the examination.

The CUET PG 2027 examination is scheduled across multiple dates in March, including March 1 to 5, March 8, March 12 to 20 and March 24 to 25, 2027. March 30 and 31 have been listed as buffer dates.

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Candidates should note that the dates mentioned in the NTA calendar are tentative. Any changes to the examination schedule, application deadlines, city intimation, admit cards or results will be communicated through the respective official notifications issued by NTA.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam Schedule

According to the NTA examination calendar, JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is scheduled to be conducted in January 2027. The proposed examination dates are:

• January 22, 2027

• January 23, 2027

• January 24, 2027

• January 28, 2027

• January 29, 2027

• January 30, 2027

NTA has designated January 31, 2027 as a buffer date. JEE Main is conducted for admission to undergraduate programmes such as BTech, BE, BArch and BPlanning, as applicable.

UGC NET December 2026 Examination Dates

The UGC NET December 2026 cycle is proposed to take place from December 14 to 19, 2026.

NTA has kept December 20 and 21, 2026 as buffer dates, which may be used if required.

Meanwhile, the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled for December 20 and 21, 2026.

CUET PG 2027 Examination Schedule

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) 2027 is scheduled to be conducted across multiple dates in March 2027.

The proposed examination dates include:

• March 1 to 5, 2027

• March 8, 2027

• March 12 to 20, 2027

• March 24 and 25, 2027

CMAT and NITTT 2027 Examination Dates

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2027 is scheduled to take place on February 7, 2027.

For NITTT, Part 1 is scheduled for February 26 and 27, 2027, while the Part 2 examination will be held on March 5 and 7, 2027.

Important Information Regarding NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27

NTA has stated that the dates included in the 2026-27 examination calendar are tentative. The schedule may be revised because of administrative requirements, academic considerations, legal matters, logistical issues or other unforeseen circumstances.

Candidates should regularly check the official NTA website for announcements concerning application forms, information bulletins, admit cards, city intimation slips and any changes to the examination schedule.

Conclusion

The NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 provides candidates with a preliminary timeline for several major examinations, including JEE Main 2027, UGC NET, CUET PG, CMAT and NIFT Entrance Examination.

Aspirants can use these proposed dates to organise their preparation and revision schedules. Since the calendar is tentative, candidates should continue to follow official NTA announcements for the final examination dates and other important updates.

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