The Education Times has published its 2026-27 exam calendar, showing every major entrance and competitive exam date in India on one page. The calendar covers exams from September 2026 to November 2027 and includes JEE Main, NEET, UPSC, SSC CGL, RRB, IBPS, CA, CAT, CLAT, GATE, CUET PG, UGC NET and many more.

Key points

• SSC CGL 2026 starts on 30 October 2026.
• RRB Technician exams run from 6 to 9 October 2026.
• IBPS PO Mains is on 4 October 2026.
• IBPS Clerk Prelims are on 10 and 11 October 2026.
• RRB Section Controller exams are on 12 and 13 October 2026.
• RRB JE CBT 1 exams occur on 27, 28 and 30 October 2026.
• RRB ALP CBT 1 will be from 3 to 5 November 2026.
• CA Final exams are scheduled for 2 to 13 November 2026.
• CAT 2026 is on 29 November 2026.
• CLAT 2027 will be on 6 December 2026.
• CTET and AILET 2027 are on 12 and 13 December 2026.
• UGC NET runs from 14 to 19 December 2026.
• JEE Main Session 1 starts on 22 and 24 January 2027.
• GATE 2027 will be over three weekends in February 2027.
• UPSC Civil Services Prelims are on 23 May 2027, with Mains from 20 to 27 August 2027.

Details

Exam dates are taken from official notices issued by bodies such as NTA, UPSC, IBPS, RRB, SSC, ICAI and others. The calendar is updated regularly, but dates can change, so students should always confirm on the official website before registering.

What it means for students

Students can use this calendar to map out their study schedules and avoid missing important deadlines. Key advice includes:

• Mark the exam dates on a personal calendar and set reminders.
• Check the official website of each exam body for the latest updates and any changes.
• Plan mock tests and revision blocks around the dates of major exams like SSC CGL, RRB, IBPS, CA Final, CAT, CLAT, UGC NET, JEE Main and UPSC.
• Register early for exams that have limited seats, such as IBPS PO Mains and SSC CGL.
• Use the calendar to coordinate preparation for multiple exams in the same month, e.g., RRB Technician and RRB Section Controller in October.

Source: Education Times. Written for students by the Isolated Study News Desk from public reports. Always check the official website for final dates and details.