The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the examination calendar for national-level exams starting December 2026. This update changes the dates for several important tests, including JEE Main 2027 Session 1, UGC NET December 2026, Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026, and CUET PG 2027. The revised calendar also announces the schedule for JEE Main Session 2 in April 2027.
- JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be held from January 20 to 24 and on January 28, 2027.
- UGC NET December 2026 exams are scheduled for December 14 to 18 and December 21.
- Joint CSIR UGC NET December cycle will take place on December 19, 22, and 27, 2026.
- CUET PG 2027 exam dates have been adjusted with new dates in March 2027.
- Some exams like CMAT and NIFT remain unchanged.
What are the new dates for JEE Main 2027 Session 1?
According to the revised calendar, JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be conducted from January 20 to 24 and on January 28, 2027. Previously, January 31 was kept as a buffer date, but this has now been removed.
How has the UGC NET December 2026 schedule changed?
The UGC NET December 2026 examination will now be held from December 14 to 18 and on December 21. Earlier, the exam was scheduled from December 14 to 19 with December 20 and 21 as buffer days. The revised schedule removes December 19 as a UGC NET exam date.
What are the updated dates for Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026?
The Joint CSIR UGC NET December cycle will now take place on December 19, 22, and 27, 2026. Previously, it was scheduled for December 20 and 21.
When will CUET PG 2027 exams be held?
The CUET PG 2027 exam dates have been revised to March 2–5, 8–9, 12, 15–19, 24–25, and 29–31, 2027. Earlier, the exams were planned for March 1–5, 8–20, and 24–25.
Which exams have unchanged dates in the revised calendar?
Several exams retain their original dates, including:
- Rashtriya Indian Military College: December 6, 2026
- SWAYAM: December 8–12, 2026
- Rashtriya Military Schools: December 13, 2026
- NIFT Entrance Examination 2027: January 10, 2027
- All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination 2027: January 31, 2027
- CMAT 2027: February 7, 2027
Are there any other important dates mentioned in the revised calendar?
The calendar also lists dates for Army Cadets College, SHRESHTA (NETS), JEE Main 2027 Session 2, and NITTT Part 1 and 2. However, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) date has not yet been announced by the NTA.
Why might the exam dates change again?
The NTA states that the exam dates are tentative and may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Summary: The NTA has updated the exam schedule for key national tests from December 2026 onwards. Candidates should note the new dates for JEE Main Session 1, UGC NET, Joint CSIR UGC NET, and CUET PG. Some exams remain on their original dates, while NEET UG dates are still pending announcement.
