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NTA Official Examination Calendar 2027: JEE Main, CUET PG, CMAT, UGC NET Exam Dates Announced

Public Notice: 16.09.2026 Academic Cycle: 2026-2027 Valid up to March 2027 Official Press Release

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📌 NTA Examination Calendar 2027 Highlights

The National Testing Agency (NTA), an autonomous organization under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, has officially published its Examination Calendar up to March 2027 via Public Notice dated 16 September 2026.

To ensure greater transparency, predictability, and planning convenience for students, parents, and higher educational institutions, the NTA has declared the tentative schedule and duration for all major national-level entrance tests including JEE (Main) 2027, CUET (PG) 2027, CMAT 2027, UGC NET (Dec 2026), CSIR UGC NET, and AISSEE Sainik Schools.

🗓️ Official NTA Calendar: Examination Dates & Duration
S.No. Name of Examination Proposed Exam Date(s) Duration
DECEMBER 2026 CYCLE
1 Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) 06 December 2026 1 Day
2 SWAYAM Examination 08 – 12 December 2026 5 Days
3 Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS CET) 13 December 2026 1 Day
4 UGC NET (December 2026 Cycle) 14 – 19 December 2026
(Buffer: 20 – 21 Dec 2026)		 6 Days
5 Joint CSIR UGC NET (December Cycle) 20 – 21 December 2026 2 Days
JANUARY 2027
6 Army Cadets College (ACC) 04 January 2027 1 Day
7 SHRESHTA (NETS) - Residential Education for Targeted Areas 10 January 2027 1 Day
8 NIFT Entrance Examination 2027 10 January 2027 1 Day
9 JEE (Main) - Session 1 (January 2027) 22 – 24, 28 – 30 January 2027
(Buffer Day: 31 January 2027)		 6 Days
10 All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE 2027) 31 January 2027 1 Day
FEBRUARY 2027
11 Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2027) 07 February 2027 1 Day
12 NITTT - National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (Part 1) 26 – 27 February 2027 2 Days
MARCH 2027
13 CUET (PG) - Common University Entrance Test (Post-Graduate) 2027 01 – 05, 08, 12 – 20, 24 – 25 March 2027
(Buffer: 30 – 31 March 2027)		 17 Days
14 NITTT (Part 2) 05 & 07 March 2027 2 Days
⚠️ Official Advisory for Candidates & Stakeholders
  • The dates indicated in the calendar are tentative and subject to changes owing to administrative, academic, statutory, or logistical circumstances.
  • This calendar does not constitute a notification for any individual exam; detailed Information Bulletins, eligibility norms, and online application windows will be issued separately for each examination.
  • Candidates are strongly advised to regularly visit the official NTA website (nta.ac.in) and the respective examination portals for exact registration windows, admit card releases, and answer keys.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: When will online application for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 begin?
Ans: NTA will release the detailed information bulletin and open the online registration window on the JEE Main official portal tentatively by November 2026.

Q2: When will CUET PG 2027 exam be held?
Ans: CUET PG 2027 is scheduled to be conducted across multiple shifts between 01 to 25 March 2027.

Q3: Will there be any buffer days for exams?
Ans: Yes, NTA has provided official buffer days (e.g. 31 Jan 2027 for JEE Main; 20-21 Dec 2026 for UGC NET; 30-31 March 2027 for CUET PG) to accommodate contingencies.