Overview
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the examination calendar for the 2026-27 academic cycle, covering major entrance and eligibility tests such as JEE Main, NIFT, CMAT, CUET PG and UGC NET. This is an examination schedule rather than a recruitment notification; therefore, no posts or vacancies have been announced. Candidates should use the calendar to plan their preparation and monitor exam-specific information bulletins for confirmed application and test dates.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Post Name | JEE Main, NIFT, CMAT, CUET PG and UGC NET examinations |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; this is an examination calendar |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | nta.ac.in |
Important Dates
The application and result schedules will be announced separately for each examination. Candidates must check the relevant information bulletin before submitting an online form.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA separately for each examination |
| Last Date | TBA separately for each examination |
| Exam Date | Exam-wise schedule available through the NTA calendar; confirm on the official website |
| Result Date | TBA |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements are different for every examination included in the NTA calendar. Applicants must read the examination-specific bulletin because qualification, subject combination, passing year and institution requirements may apply.
Educational Qualification
- JEE Main: Candidates should have passed or be appearing in the Class 12 or equivalent examination with the required subject combination. Admission rules of participating engineering and architecture institutes will also apply.
- NIFT Entrance Examination: For undergraduate programmes, applicants generally need Class 12 or an equivalent qualification. Postgraduate programmes require an eligible bachelor’s degree or other programme-specific qualification.
- CMAT: Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Final-year undergraduate students may apply subject to completing their degree within the prescribed period.
- CUET PG: Candidates must possess or be completing a bachelor’s degree that meets the requirements of the university and postgraduate course selected.
- UGC NET: Applicants generally require a master’s degree with the prescribed percentage. The usual qualifying benchmark is 55% for unreserved candidates, with relaxation for eligible reserved categories, subject to the current bulletin.
Age Limit
- Age rules vary by examination and programme.
- JEE Main, CMAT and CUET PG generally do not impose a common upper age limit, though universities and participating institutions may have their own conditions.
- For UGC NET, the Junior Research Fellowship category has a prescribed upper age limit with applicable relaxations. There is generally no upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility.
- NIFT applicants must check programme-specific age requirements in the admission prospectus.
- The detailed 2026-27 information bulletin will be final in case of any change.
Fees
- The application fee will be announced separately for each examination.
- Fees may differ based on category, gender, number of papers, examination city and whether the test centre is in India or abroad.
- Payment is generally accepted online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Bank or payment gateway charges may apply in addition to the examination fee.
Selection Process
- Online registration and eligibility verification: Candidates must register for the relevant examination, enter personal and academic details, upload documents and pay the applicable fee.
- Computer-based or prescribed entrance test: Eligible applicants will appear for the examination in the mode, city and shift mentioned on their admit card.
- Result, counselling or eligibility declaration: NTA will publish scores or eligibility status. Admission, counselling, seat allocation or fellowship selection will then be handled under the rules of the relevant institutions and authorities.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NTA website at nta.ac.in and open the examination section.
- Select the relevant examination—JEE Main, NIFT, CMAT, CUET PG or UGC NET. There is no single common application form for all tests.
- Download and read the latest information bulletin, particularly the qualification, age, subject and document requirements.
- Click the registration link when applications open and create an account using an active email address and mobile number.
- Complete the online form carefully. Ensure that the candidate’s name, date of birth and parents’ details match the supporting certificates.
- Upload the photograph, signature, category certificate and other required documents in the prescribed size and format.
- Pay the application fee online and wait for the confirmation page. A deducted payment alone does not always confirm successful submission.
- Download the completed application form and fee receipt. Candidates should regularly check the portal for correction-window, city-intimation and admit-card updates.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Has the NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 been released?
Yes. The calendar covers major NTA examinations, including JEE Main, NIFT, CMAT, CUET PG and UGC NET. Candidates should verify individual dates on the official portal.
2. Is there one application form for all examinations?
No. NTA will open a separate application portal and issue a separate information bulletin for each examination.
3. Where can candidates download the official exam calendar?
Candidates can visit nta.ac.in, open the latest notices or downloads section and select the NTA examination calendar notification.
