The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday announced its provisional schedule for major national entrance tests slated between December 2026 and March 2027. The testing body plans to conduct 14 competitive examinations during this window, noting that specific dates remain subject to modification depending on logistical, statutory, or administrative factors. Key Exam Timelines UGC-NET: Scheduled tentatively between December 14 and December 19, 2026, with December 20 and 21 kept on reserve as buffer days. Joint CSIR UGC-NET: Slated to take place on December 20 and 21, 2026. JEE-Main (Session 1): The initial phase of the engineering entrance examination is planned for January 22–24 and January 28–30, 2027, with January 31 designated as a buffer date. CMAT: The Common Management Admission Test is set to be held on February 7, 2027. The agency advised candidates to track its official portal for final announcements, subject-wise time slots, and the formal release of information bulletins for each respective examination cycle. Post navigation SSC CHSL 2026 Notification Released for Over 2,500 Vacancies; Online Application Window Opens NTA Publishes Final Answer Keys for UGC-NET June 2026 English, Commerce, and Sociology Exams
