The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published a tentative calendar for examinations from December 2026 to March 2027. All are computer-based tests.

Key dates

ExamProposed dates
UGC NET (December cycle)December 14–19, 2026
Joint CSIR-UGC NETDecember 20–21, 2026
NIFT entranceJanuary 10, 2027
JEE Main 2027, session 1January 22–24 and 28–30, 2027
All India Sainik Schools Entrance ExamJanuary 31, 2027
CMATFebruary 7, 2027
CUET PG 2027March 1–25, 2027 (on selected days)

The calendar also lists the Rashtriya Indian Military College test (December 6), SWAYAM exams (December 8–12), Rashtriya Military Schools (December 13), SHRESHTA (January 10) and NITTT (February and March). Buffer days are reserved for UGC NET, JEE Main and CUET PG.

NTA has said the dates may change for administrative, academic, legal or logistical reasons. Candidates should check nta.ac.in and the exam-specific websites for registration windows and final dates.