Overview
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the tentative Examination Calendar 2027 for examinations proposed to be conducted up to March 2027. The calendar includes the scheduled examination dates and duration for various entrance and eligibility examinations.
Candidates, educational institutions and other stakeholders can use this tentative schedule to plan their academic and examination-related activities. The dates may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Document | Examination Calendar 2027 |
| Coverage Period | Examinations scheduled up to March 2027 |
| Category | Admission / Entrance Examination Schedule |
| Status | Released |
| Application Mode | Examination-specific online portals |
| Official Website | https://nta.ac.in/ |
Important Dates
| Examination | Tentative Examination Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joint CSIR UGC NET (December Cycle) | 20/12/2026 - 21/12/2026 | 2 Days |
| Army Cadets College | 04/01/2027 | 1 Day |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) — Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas | 10/01/2027 | 1 Day |
| NIFT Entrance Examination | 10/01/2027 | 1 Day |
| JEE (Main) — Session 1 (January) | 22/01/2027 - 24/01/2027 and 28/01/2027 - 30/01/2027 | 6 Days |
| JEE (Main) — Session 1 Buffer Date | 31/01/2027 | Buffer Date |
| All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination | 31/01/2027 | 1 Day |
| Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | 07/02/2027 | 1 Day |
| NITTT — National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (Part 1) | 26/02/2027 - 27/02/2027 | 2 Days |
| CUET (PG) — Common University Entrance Test (Post-Graduate) | 01/03/2027 - 05/03/2027, 08/03/2027, 12/03/2027 - 20/03/2027 and 24/03/2027 - 25/03/2027 | 17 Days |
| CUET (PG) Buffer Dates | 30/03/2027 - 31/03/2027 | Buffer Dates |
| NITTT (Part 2) | 05/03/2027 and 07/03/2027 | 2 Days |
Examination Schedule Details
The NTA calendar contains the following examination-wise schedule:
- Joint CSIR UGC NET (December Cycle): Scheduled for 20 and 21 December 2026.
- Army Cadets College: Scheduled for 04 January 2027.
- SHRESHTA (NETS): Scheduled for 10 January 2027.
- NIFT Entrance Examination: Scheduled for 10 January 2027.
- JEE (Main) Session 1: Scheduled from 22 to 24 January and 28 to 30 January 2027, with 31 January 2027 kept as a buffer date.
- All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination: Scheduled for 31 January 2027.
- CMAT: Scheduled for 07 February 2027.
- NITTT Part 1: Scheduled for 26 and 27 February 2027.
- CUET (PG): Scheduled across multiple dates in March 2027, with 30 and 31 March 2027 designated as buffer dates.
- NITTT Part 2: Scheduled for 05 and 07 March 2027.
Admission and Examination Updates
The calendar is only a tentative schedule and does not constitute a notification for any particular examination. Detailed Information Bulletins and examination-specific notices will be issued separately at the appropriate time.
Candidates should regularly visit the NTA website and the respective examination portals for information regarding:
- Application schedules
- Eligibility conditions
- Examination city intimation
- Admit cards
- Answer keys
- Results
- Examination-specific instructions
Candidates and stakeholders are advised to rely only on information published on the official NTA website and the respective examination portals.
Important Note
The dates mentioned in the Examination Calendar 2027 may be revised because of administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. Candidates should check the latest official notices before making any examination-related plans.