NTA Exam Calendar 2026: Registration, Exam Dates & Results
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is India’s premier testing organization responsible for conducting various national-level entrance examinations. Every year, millions of students appear for NTA exams to secure admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, engineering, medical, management, and research programs across India.
If you are planning higher education in 2026, understanding the
NTA Exam Calendar 2026
is essential. This guide covers significant NTA exams, tentative registration dates, admit card releases, exam schedules, result announcements, eligibility, and preparation tips.
Standardized & Admissions Tests
What is NTA?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous organization established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It conducts transparent and standardized entrance examinations for admission to educational institutions across the country.
Official Website
Students can visit the official NTA portal for the latest notifications, exam schedules, admit cards, and result announcements.
NTA Exam Calendar 2026 Overview
The NTA is expected to conduct several major entrance examinations in 2026.
Exam Name Level Tentative Exam Month JEE Main 2026 Engineering January & April 2026 NEET UG 2026 Medical May 2026 CUET UG 2026 Undergraduate Admissions May–June 2026 CUET PG 2026 Postgraduate Admissions March 2026 UGC NET 2026 Eligibility Test June & December 2026 CSIR UGC NET 2026 Research Fellowship June & December 2026 SWAYAM 2026 Online Courses Various Sessions ICAR AIEEA 2026 Agriculture Admissions July 2026
*Dates are tentative and subject to official notification.*
JEE Main 2026
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) is conducted for admission to engineering programs at NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutions.
Tentative Schedule
- Registration Session 1: November 2025
- Exam Session 1: January 2026
- Registration Session 2: February 2026
- Exam Session 2: April