NTA Releases 2026-2027 Examination Calendar: Check Dates for JEE Main, UGC NET, CUET PG, and CMAT

Aparna Das

Senior Content Manager | Updated on - Sep 21, 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced its tentative examination calendar for the 2026–2027 academic cycle. The schedule outlines proposed test windows from December 2026 through March 2027 for major national-level entrance and eligibility tests, including JEE (Main), UGC NET, CUET (PG), and CMAT.

If you plan to appear for any of these examinations, you can now use this timeline to align your preparation and track upcoming application announcements. 

Important Highlights for NTA’s Major Exams

• JEE (Main) 2027 (Session 1): The engineering entrance exam is scheduled to take place over six days between January 22 and January 30, 2027, with January 31 reserved as a buffer day.
• UGC NET & Joint CSIR UGC NET (December Cycle): UGC NET will run from December 14 to December 19, 2026 (with buffer dates on December 20 and 21). The Joint CSIR UGC NET will be held on December 20 and 21, 2026.
• CMAT 2027: The management entrance test is scheduled as a single-day exam on February 7, 2027.
• CUET (PG) 2027: Postgraduate university entrance exams will take place across multiple sessions in March 2027, spanning 17 days with March 30 and 31 kept as buffer dates.

NTA’s Complete Examination Schedule (December 2026 – March 2027)

The NTA has divided the upcoming tests across four months. Here is the full breakdown of proposed exam windows and durations:

If you want the schedule in a downloadable format, click here: NTA Exam Schedule 2026-27

StudyRiserr’s Note: All dates announced in this calendar are tentative. The NTA has noted that schedules may undergo changes if required due to administrative, academic, or logistical circumstances.

Detailed information bulletins, eligibility criteria, and online registration dates for each examination will be released separately on the official portal @nta.ac.in closer to the respective application cycles. If you are targeting any of these tests, keep your identity and academic documents ready for when application portals go live.

UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted in four rounds, allocating 85% state quota seats based on choices, NEET scores, and reservations. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats will be managed by MCC.

UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in. You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.

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