JEE main exam from January 22; NTA announces key examination dates

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the dates for major national-level entrance and eligibility examinations scheduled from December 2026 to March 2027. The candidates can check the detailed examination calendar on the official website, nta.ac.in. Here are the major examinations and their dates.

Exams in December 2026

Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) – December 6 (one day)
SWAYAM Examination – December 8 to 12 (five days)
Rashtriya Military Schools – December 13 (one day)
UGC NET (December Cycle) – December 14 to 19 (buffer dates: December 20–21)
Joint CSIR UGC NET – December 20–21

Exams in January 2027

Army Cadet College – January 4
SHRESHTA – January 10
NIFT Entrance Examination – January 10
JEE Main Session 1 – January 22 to 24 and January 28 to 30 (buffer date: January 31)
All India Sainik Schools Entrance Exam (AISSEE) – January 31

Exams in February 2027

CMAT – February 7
NITTT Part 1 – February 26–27

Exams in March 2027

CUET PG – March 1 to 5, March 8, March 12 to 20, March 24–25 (buffer dates: March 30–31)
NITTT Part 2 – March 5 and 7