The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a revised examination calendar for December 2026 to April 2027, according to a report published on 27 October 2026. The new dates cover JEE Main 2027, the Sainik School entrance exam (AISSEE), Rashtriya Military Schools, RIMC, UGC NET and more. NTA says the dates were changed for administrative reasons and are tentative.
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Revised NTA Exam Calendar (Tentative)
| Exam | Revised date(s) |
|---|---|
| RIMC entrance (Class 8) | 6 December 2026 |
| SWAYAM exams | 8-12 December 2026 |
| Rashtriya Military Schools (CET) | 13 December 2026 |
| UGC NET December 2026 | 14-18 and 21 December 2026 |
| Joint CSIR-UGC NET | 19, 22 and 27 December 2026 |
| Army Cadets College | 4 January 2027 |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) and NIFT entrance | 10 January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 | 20-24 and 28 January 2027 |
| AISSEE 2027 (Sainik Schools) | 31 January 2027 |
| CMAT 2027 | 7 February 2027 |
| CUET PG 2027 | 2 to 31 March 2027 (selected dates) |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 | 2-7 April 2027 |
As reported; always check the official calendar on nta.ac.in.
What This Means for School Students
- JEE Main: Session 1 registration is open until 22 November 2026. See JEE Main 2027 registration.
- Sainik Schools: AISSEE 2027 is now listed for 31 January 2027. Prepare with Sainik School question papers and the AISSEE syllabus.
- RMS and RIMC: exams on 13 and 6 December. See RMS CET guide and RIMC admission.
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How to Download the Calendar
- Visit nta.ac.in.
- Open the latest public notices or examination calendar section.
- Download the revised calendar PDF for December 2026 onwards.
- Check exam-specific websites for registration and admit card dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is AISSEE 2027?
The revised NTA calendar lists 31 January 2027 (tentative).
When is JEE Main 2027 Session 1?
20-24 and 28 January 2027, as per the revised calendar.
When is the RMS CET?
13 December 2026.
Are these dates final?
No. NTA says they are tentative; follow the official website.
Related Guides
JEE Main 2027 Registration · Sainik School Papers · Top JEE Coaching
Source: Business Standard (27 October 2026). Confirm all dates on nta.ac.in.
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