NTA's revised exam calendar released: Changes to dates for JEE Main, UGC NET, and CSIR NET..
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the calendar for several national-level examinations scheduled from December 2026 onwards. The updated schedule includes changes to the dates for JEE Main 2027 (Session 1), UGC-NET (December 2026), Joint CSIR-UGC-NET, and CUET-PG 2027. Additionally, the calendar now includes the dates for JEE Main 2027 (Session 2), which is set to take place in April 2027.
According to the revised schedule, the JEE Main 2027 (Session 1) examination will be held from January 20 to 24, and on January 28, 2027. Meanwhile, the UGC-NET examination will be conducted over six days in December, and the Joint CSIR-UGC-NET examination will be held across three separate dates. Candidates are advised to align their exam preparations with the new schedule and to verify the dates through the official notification.
NTA Revised Exam Calendar 2026-27: Updated Examination Dates
Examination Original Schedule Revised Schedule
UGC-NET December 2026 December 14–19; December 20–21 (buffer dates) December 14–18 and 21, 2026
Joint CSIR-UGC-NET December 2026 December 20–21, 2026 December 19, 22, and 27, 2026
JEE Main 2027 (Session 1) January 20–24 and 28; January 31 (Buffer Date) | January 20–24 and 28, 2027
CUET PG 2027 | March 1–5, 8–20, and 24–25, 2027 | March 2–5, 8–9, 12, 15–19, 24–25, and 29–31, 2027
JEE Main 2027 Session 1: Examination to be held on these dates in January
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination will be conducted in January. According to the revised calendar, the exam will take place on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28. Previously, January 31, 2027, was designated as a buffer date, but it has been removed in the revised schedule. JEE Main candidates should keep an eye on upcoming notifications from the NTA regarding their examination city, admit card, and shift details.
UGC NET December 2026: Application Status Released
Data regarding the registration and application process for the UGC NET December 2026 examination has been released, covering the period up to October 25. The NTA has advised candidates with incomplete applications to complete them.
Application status as of October 25, 2026: 5,50,048
Total registered candidates: 3,73,419
Applications completed and fees paid: 1,36,993
Pending actions (uploading of photo/signature and/or fee payment): 31,580
Photo and signature uploaded, but fees not paid
The NTA has advised candidates whose applications are incomplete to complete all pending steps, pay the application fee, and download the confirmation page. Candidates should check their application status by logging into their accounts. Examinations with Unchanged Dates
In the revised calendar, the dates for certain examinations remain unchanged. These include CMAT 2027 and the NIFT Entrance Examination 2027.
Examination Scheduled Date
Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) 6 December 2026
SWAYAM 8–12 December 2026
Rashtriya Military School 13 December 2026
NIFT Entrance Examination 2027 10 January 2027
All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination 2027 31 January 2027
CMAT 2027 7 February 2027
JEE Main Session 2 in April 2027
The NTA’s revised calendar includes the schedule for JEE Main 2027 Session 2, as well as examinations for the Army Cadets College, SHRESHTA (NETS), and NITTT (Part 1 and Part 2). Candidates should refer to the official calendar for detailed dates and information regarding the application process for these examinations.
NEET UG 2027 Date Not Yet Announced
The date for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2027 has not been announced in the revised calendar. Candidates preparing for NEET UG will need to wait for further updates regarding the examination schedule. The NTA has clarified that the dates provided in the calendar are tentative.
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