NTA Releases Exam Schedule for 2027: Key Dates for Entrance Exams
NTA Exam Calendar 2027 Overview
NTA Exam Calendar 2027: A significant update has been issued for those preparing for entrance examinations overseen by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The agency has unveiled the schedule for entrance tests set to occur from December 2026 to March 2027, covering the academic session of 2026-27. A total of 14 exams have been scheduled, with the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main Session 1, crucial for engineering admissions, commencing on January 22. It is important to note that this schedule is provisional and may be adjusted.
Entrance Exams Scheduled for December and January
The NTA has outlined the timetable for entrance exams from December to March 2027, with five exams planned for December and another five for January. Additionally, two exams are slated for both February and March.
Exams Scheduled for December 2026
According to the released calendar, the following exams will take place in December 2026:
Name of Exam Proposed Date Total Days
Rashtriya Indian Military College 6 December 2026 1 day
SWAYAM 8 to 12 December 1 day
Rashtriya Military School 13 December 1 day
UGC NET December 14 to 19 December (20-21 December: Reserve Days) 6 days
Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 20 & 21 December 2 days
Exams Scheduled for January 2027
The NTA has confirmed the following exams for January 2027:
Name of Exam Proposed Date Total Days
Army Cadet College 4 January 2027 1 day
SHRESHTA (NETS) 10 January 2027 1 day
NIFT Entrance Exam 10 January 2027 1 day
JEE Main (Session 1) 22 to 24 January, 28 to 30 January 2027 (31 January: Reserve Day) 6 days
All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 31 January 2027 1 day
Exams Scheduled for February 2027
The following exams are planned for February 2027:
Exam Name Proposed Date Total Days
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 7 February 1 day
National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (NITTT) Part 1 Entrance Exam 26 to 27 February 2 days
Exams Scheduled for March 2027
In March 2027, the following exams will be conducted:
Entrance Exam Proposed Date Total Days
CUET (PG) 1–5 March, 8 March, 12–20 March, 24 & 25 March 2027 (30 & 31 March are reserve days) 17 days
National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (NITTT) Part 2 5 & 7 March 2 days
Anticipation for NEET UG 2027 Dates
Candidates are eagerly awaiting the announcement of NEET UG 2027 dates. The NTA has indicated that NEET UG will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format over a span of 5 to 6 days, a shift from the previous single-day format. As a result, candidates are keenly anticipating the specific dates for this examination.