# NTA releases 2027 exam calendar, JEE Main from January 22

2026-09-17T09:22:06+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

The National Testing Agency has released the tentative exam calendar for 2026-27, covering JEE Main, UGC NET, CSIR NET and 11 other entrance tests. JEE Main Session 1 will run from January 22 to 30, with January 31 as a buffer date. Dates for all exams span December 2026 to March 2027 and are subject to revision. India.com reports the schedule covers 14 exams including CUET-PG from March 1. Deccan Herald notes the NTA announced the calendar via social media on September 17. India Today adds that around 13.55 lakh candidates registered for the previous JEE Main session. The detailed notification for JEE Main 2027, including exam pattern and eligibility, is expected next month.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The NTA calendar released this week is a procedural announcement, and all three outlets report it without slant. India.com frames the update as a 'big' event for multiple exams, leading on breadth. Deccan Herald leads with the earliest starting date, JEE Main on January 22, and notes the dates are tentative. India Today adds registration figures for the previous session and a timeline for the detailed notification. The uniform coverage means there is no political or ideological tension to weigh. The real news will come when the NTA publishes the final information bulletins, especially if changes to exam pattern or eligibility are made, which candidates should watch for in the coming month.

## Coverage

- india.com (neutral report) <https://www.india.com/education/nta-exam-2026-examination-calender-jee-main-ugc-net-csir-net-cmat-nitt-cuet-nittt-shreshta-national-military-school-8526340/>
  Frames as big update across 14 exams, leads with multiple exams
- deccanherald.com (neutral report) <https://www.deccanherald.com/education/nta-announces-2027-exam-calendar-jee-main-from-january-22-cuet-pg-from-march-1-complete-schedule-here-4149224>
  Leads with JEE Main date, tags calendar as tentative
- bestcolleges.indiatoday.in (neutral report) <https://bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/latest-news/jee-main-2027-session-1-exam-starts-on-january-22-check-important-details-here-11608>
  Leads with JEE Main, adds past registration numbers and next steps

Tags: CSIR NET, CUET-PG, JEE Main, National Testing Agency, UGC NET
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