The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released its tentative examination calendar for the period from December 2026 to March 2027. The schedule covers major national-level exams including UGC-NET, JEE Main, CMAT, CUET-PG and several others, giving students and institutions an early roadmap for planning.
According to the official notice, the calendar aims to provide greater transparency, predictability and convenience to candidates.
Major Exam Dates
UGC-NET (December 2026 Cycle)
Main dates: December 14 to 19, 2026
Buffer dates: December 20 and 21, 2026
Joint CSIR-UGC NET (December Cycle)
December 20 and 21, 2026
JEE Main 2027 – Session 1
Exam days: January 22, 23, 24 and January 28, 29, 30, 2027
Buffer date: January 31, 2027
This six-day window is one of the most closely watched schedules for engineering aspirants. Session 2 dates have not yet been announced and are expected later (typically in April).
CMAT 2027
February 7, 2027
CUET-PG 2027
March 1–5, March 8, March 12–20, and March 24–25, 2027 (spanning 17 examination days)
Buffer dates: March 30 and 31, 2027
Other Notable Exams in the Calendar
Examination Proposed Dates
Rashtriya Indian Military College. December 6, 2026
SWAYAM. December 8–12, 2026
Rashtriya Military Schools December 13, 2026
Army Cadets College. January 4, 2027
SHRESHTA (NETS). January 10, 2027
NIFT Entrance Examination. January 10, 2027
AISSEE (Sainik Schools). January 31, 2027
NITTT Part 1. February 26–27, 2027
NITTT Part 2. March 5 and 7, 2027
Important Notes for Candidates
All dates are tentative and subject to change due to administrative, academic or other unforeseen circumstances.
Detailed information bulletins, registration windows, city intimation slips and admit card schedules will be released separately for each exam on the official NTA websites.
Buffer dates serve as backup slots in case of disruptions.
Students preparing for these high-stakes examinations are advised to regularly check the official NTA website (nta.ac.in) and the respective exam portals (jeemain.nta.nic.in, ugcnet.nta.nic.in, etc.) for the latest updates and official notifications.