NEW DELHI: If you are preparing for a major entrance or eligibility exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), it is time to start marking dates on your calendar. NTA has released its proposed examination calendar covering the December 2026 to March 2027 examination cycle. The calendar includes several major examinations conducted by NTA, covering eligibility tests, entrance examinations and admission-related tests. For students preparing for more than one exam, the calendar is particularly useful because it gives them an idea of how much preparation time they have between different examinations.
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: Check Important Dates
The calendar gives candidates an advance idea of when major NTA examinations are proposed to be conducted. This can help students plan their syllabus completion, revision, mock tests and preparation schedule in advance. NTA has clearly mentioned that the proposed dates may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. The final dates, application deadlines, eligibility requirements and other instructions will be provided through the respective official examination notifications by NTA.
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Examination Calendar | 2026–27The proposed schedule for NTA examinations from December 2026 to March 2027 has been released.
📅 Check the dates
📚 Plan your preparation
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NTA Exams to Watch Out For in 2026-27
The December 2026 to March 2027 examination cycle covers exams for different groups of students. UGC NET and Joint CSIR-UGC NET are relevant for candidates aiming for eligibility for teaching/research opportunities, while JEE Main is important for engineering aspirants. NIFT is for students seeking admission to fashion programmes, CMAT is used for management admissions, and CUET PG is relevant for students seeking admission to postgraduate programmes through participating universities.
