NTA Exam Calendar 2026–27 Revised: JEE Main, UGC NET and CUET PG Get New Dates — Check the Full Schedule!

Preparing for a major entrance or eligibility exam? Take note of this important update!

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised its 2026–27 examination calendar, updating the schedules for JEE Main 2027, UGC NET December 2026, Joint CSIR-UGC NET and CUET PG 2027.

The revised calendar covers examinations scheduled from December 2026 to April 2027. Candidates should review the updated dates carefully and adjust their preparation plans instead of relying only on the previously announced schedule. The changes were reported on October 26, 2026. 

NTA Revised Exam Calendar 2026–27: Important Dates

Here is a quick look at the revised schedule for the major examinations.

Candidates should check the official revised calendar to confirm the dates and any exam-specific instructions. 

UGC NET and Joint CSIR-UGC NET: What Has Changed?

The December 2026 UGC NET examination is scheduled for December 14–18 and December 21. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December cycle is scheduled for December 19, 22 and 27.

Candidates preparing for these examinations should review their revision timetables, subject-wise study targets and mock-test plans in light of the updated dates. 

JEE Main 2027: Check Both Session Dates

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is scheduled for January 20–24 and January 28. Session 2 is scheduled for April 2–7.

Engineering aspirants should use the revised dates to plan syllabus completion, mock examinations and revision. They should also monitor the official JEE Main portal for application deadlines, eligibility requirements, admit cards and other exam-related announcements.

CUET PG 2027: March Examination Schedule

The revised calendar lists CUET PG 2027 across multiple dates in March: March 2–5, 8–9, 12, 15–19, 24–25 and 29–31.

Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes should check the official notification for details specific to their subjects, application deadlines, examination procedures and admit cards. 

What Should Candidates Do Now?

• Compare the revised calendar with the earlier schedule.

Important Advisory for Candidates

The dates in the NTA examination calendar are tentative and may change because of administrative, academic, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. Candidates should regularly visit nta.ac.in and the official portal for their respective examination to confirm the latest information. 

With multiple national-level examinations scheduled over the coming months, checking the revised dates early can help candidates organise their preparation and avoid missing important updates.