National & State Entrance Calendar 2026–2027
Upcoming National Entrance Exams Schedule (Next 6 Months)
Verified timeline and official dates from September 2026 to February 2027 for India's premier Law, Medical, Engineering, University Admissions (CUET), and School Entrance examinations.
6
Months (2026-27)
18+
Entrance Exams
100%
Free CBT Mocks
Official NTA & Consortium Dates
6-Month Entrance Exam Timeline (Sept 2026 – Feb 2027)
Official application deadlines, selection tests, and national CBT schedules.
September 2026
RegistrationActive (Open till Oct 31)
Active (Open till Nov 10)
AISSEE Sainik School Forms
Notification Expected
October 2026
Pre-ExamJEE Main 2027 Registration
Session 1 Forms Opening
CLAT 2027 Final Registration
Closes Oct 31, 2026
School Science/Math Olympiads
NSO & IMO Level-1
November 2026
Exam DayJNVST Navodaya (Class 6)
Nov 28, 2026 (National)
AILET 2027 Application Closes
Nov 10, 2026
CAT 2026 (IIM MBA)
Late November 2026
December 2026
Peak LawDec 6, 2026 (2:00 - 4:00 PM)
Dec 13, 2026 (11:00 AM)
Early December 2026
January 2027
Engineering / SchoolMid/Late January 2027
January 2027 (Tentative)
December 2026 / Jan 2027
February 2027
AdmissionsJNVST Navodaya (Class 9 Lateral)
February 2027
CUET UG 2027 Registration
Forms Opening (NTA)
WBJEE & State CET Registration
February 2027
Entrance Exam Calendar & Live CBT Tests
| Entrance Exam & Body | Category | Upcoming Dates | Exam Pattern & Key Subjects | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNVST Navodaya (Class 6) Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) | School Admission | Nov 28, 2026 Selection Test |
Mental Ability (50 Marks), Arithmetic (25 Marks), Language (25 Marks) | |
| CLAT 2027 (National Law) Consortium of NLUs | Law Entrance | Dec 6, 2026 Application closes Oct 31 |
Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, English, Quant (120 MCQs) | |
| AILET 2027 (NLU Delhi) National Law University Delhi | Law Entrance | Dec 13, 2026 Application closes Nov 10 |
English Language, Current Affairs & GK, Logical Reasoning (150 MCQs) | |
| RIMC Entrance Examination Rashtriya Indian Military College | School Admission | December 2026 National Selection |
English, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Intelligence | |
| RMS Common Entrance Test Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) | School Admission | Dec 2026 / Jan 2027 Class 6 & 9 Selection |
Mathematics, Intelligence, General Knowledge, English, Science (100 MCQs) | |
| JEE Main 2027 (Session 1) National Testing Agency (NTA) | Engineering | January 2027 Session 1 CBT |
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (75 Questions / 300 Marks) | |
| AISSEE (Sainik School Class 6 & 9) National Testing Agency (NTA) | School Admission | January 2027 All India Entrance |
Mathematics (150 Marks), Intelligence, Language, General Knowledge (300 Marks) | |
| School Scholarship & Olympiads Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) / NTSE | Scholarship / Olympiad | Oct 2026 – Jan 2027 National Level |
NSO (Science), IMO (Maths), IEO (English), Logical Reasoning | |
| AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing Entrance All India Institute of Medical Sciences | Medical & Nursing | Early 2027 Annual Entrance |
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Knowledge, Nursing Aptitude (100 MCQs) | |
| State Nursing Entrance (JENPAS/GNM) State Boards / Health Authorities | Medical & Nursing | Early 2027 B.Sc. / GNM / ANM |
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English & Basic Nursing Aptitude | |
| BITSAT 2027 BITS Pilani | Engineering | Early 2027 Registration CBT Mode |
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English & Logical Reasoning (130 MCQs) | |
| WBJEE 2027 Engineering West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board | Engineering | Feb 2027 Forms April 2027 Exam |
Mathematics (100 Marks), Physics & Chemistry (100 Marks) | |
| CUET UG 2027 (Common University Entrance) National Testing Agency (NTA) | University Admission | Feb 2027 Registration May 2027 Exam |
General Test, Domain Specific Subjects, Language Comprehension | |
| CUET PG 2027 (Postgraduate Admissions) National Testing Agency (NTA) | University Admission | Jan 2027 Registration March 2027 Exam |
General Aptitude, Subject Specific Domains, Analytical Ability | |
| NCHM JEE (Hotel Management) National Council for Hotel Management (NTA) | Hotel Management | Feb 2027 Forms May 2027 Exam |
Numerical Ability, Reasoning, English, Service Aptitude, GK (200 MCQs) |
Complete Guide to Upcoming National Entrance Examinations (2026–2027)
Securing a seat in India's top National Law Universities (NLUs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs/NITs), AIIMS, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), and Sainik Schools requires a structured blend of conceptual NCERT clarity, rapid reading speed, and realistic timed test simulation. Over 40 lakh students and school pupils compete nationwide across these premier entrance streams.
1. National Entrance Admissions, Seats & Benchmark Matrix
Compare target institutions, total seat capacities, testing modes, and safe score benchmarks across key entrance streams:
| Entrance Exam | Target Institutes | Total Seats | Exam Mode | Safe Score / Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 (UG) | 24 National Law Universities | ~3,300+ Seats | Offline OMR Paper (120 Mins) | 85+ / 120 (Top 3 NLUs), 75+ (Top 10 NLUs) |
| AILET 2027 | National Law University Delhi | ~120 Seats | Offline OMR Paper (120 Mins) | 90+ / 150 Marks (General Category) |
| JNVST Class 6 | 650+ Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas | ~52,000 Seats | Offline OMR (2 Hours) | 90+ / 100 Marks (Rural / Urban Quotas) |
| AISSEE Sainik School | 33 Sainik Schools + Approved New Schools | ~3,500+ Seats | Offline OMR (2.5 Hours) | 240+ / 300 Marks (Class 6) |
| JEE Main 2027 | 32 NITs, 26 IIITs, 38 GFTIs & JEE Adv Gate | ~57,000+ Seats | Online CBT (3 Hours) | 99+ Percentile (~180-210 Marks for Top NITs) |
| CUET UG 2027 | Central (DU, BHU, JNU) & State Universities | ~3,00,000+ Seats | Hybrid (CBT / OMR) | 98+ Percentile / High Normalized Score |
2. Subject-Wise Blueprints & Sectional Strategies
National Law: CLAT & AILET 2027
Completely passage-oriented testing speed reading and critical inference.
- Legal Reasoning (32 Qs): Passages based on Constitutional law, Law of Torts, Indian Contract Act, and IPC principles. Read principles carefully and apply strictly without assumptions.
- Current Affairs & GK (30 Qs): Historical background of major international and national news events of 2026.
- Critical Reasoning: Identifying arguments, strengthen/weaken questions, paradox resolution.
School Admissions: JNVST & AISSEE
Builds fundamental mental sharpness and rigorous primary arithmetic mastery.
- Mental Ability (JNVST 50% Weight): Odd-man-out, Figure Matching, Pattern Completion, Figure Series, Analogy, Geometric Figure Completion, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures.
- Mathematics (AISSEE 50% Weight): Factors and Multiples, LCM & HCF, Fractions, Decimals, Unitary Method, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest, Perimeter & Area, Geometry.
- Language Comprehension: Reading unseen paragraphs and answering contextual questions.
Engineering: JEE Main 2027 Session 1
NTA standard testing speed, conceptual depth, and numerical calculations.
- Physics: Mechanics (Newton's Laws, Rotational Motion), Electromagnetism, Current Electricity, Wave Optics, Modern Physics.
- Chemistry: Physical (Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Solutions), Organic (Mechanisms, Hydrocarbons), Inorganic (Chemical Bonding, Coordination Chemistry).
- Mathematics: Calculus, Vectors & 3D Geometry, Matrices & Determinants, Coordinate Geometry, Probability.
Medical & Nursing: AIIMS B.Sc. & State Nursing
NCERT-aligned life sciences and basic clinical aptitude.
- Biology (50% Weight): Cell Biology, Genetics & Evolution, Human Physiology, Plant Physiology, Ecology & Environment.
- Physics & Chemistry: Standard Class 11 and 12 NCERT conceptual definitions and numerical formulas.
- General Knowledge & Nursing Aptitude: Basic healthcare ethics, medical vocabulary, and current science achievements.
3. OMR Sheet vs CBT Computer-Based Testing Strategy
OMR Sheet Strategy (CLAT, JNVST, AISSEE)
Never leave bubbling for the last 10 minutes. Bubble answers in batches of 15–20 questions after completing each page to avoid alignment shift errors and last-minute panic.
CBT Online Strategy (JEE Main, CUET, AILET)
Utilize the 'Mark for Review' button strategically. Complete the paper in 2 rounds: Round 1 for instant 100% confident questions (easy direct formulas); Round 2 for moderate calculation problems.
4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CLAT 2027 (Common Law Admission Test) for 24 National Law Universities is officially scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026 (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) by the Consortium of NLUs. Applications close on October 31, 2026. AILET 2027 for NLU Delhi is scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2026 (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM) with registrations closing November 10, 2026.
The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) will conduct the JNVST 2027 Class 6 selection test in a single unified phase nationwide on Saturday, November 28, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination in the third and fourth weeks of January 2027 across multiple shifts. Online application forms will open on the official portal (jeemain.nta.nic.in) in October/November 2026.
CLAT 2027 features 120 passage-based objective questions carrying 120 marks to be completed in 120 minutes. The paper covers 5 sections: Legal Reasoning (30–32 Qs), Current Affairs & GK (28–32 Qs), Logical Reasoning (22–26 Qs), English Language (22–26 Qs), and Quantitative Techniques (10–14 Qs). Each correct answer awards +1 mark, while -0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
AISSEE Class 6 consists of 125 MCQs carrying 300 marks in 150 minutes: Mathematics (50 questions carrying 3 marks each = 150 marks, 50% of the paper), Intelligence (25 Qs / 50 Marks), Language (25 Qs / 50 Marks), and General Knowledge (25 Qs / 50 Marks). There is no negative marking.
Yes! All entrance test series on Target Exams (including CLAT, AILET, JNVST, AISSEE, JEE Main, and CUET) are 100% free with authentic exam timers, full-length simulations, and comprehensive step-by-step solutions.
Since core subjects in entrance exams (JEE Main, CUET, NEET, AISSEE) directly align with NCERT syllabi, students should build dual-benefit study habits: solve textbook theory first for boards, followed by timed objective problem sets and passage comprehension on Target Exams for entrance speed.
At least 75% of total seats in every district JNV are strictly reserved for candidates from rural areas, with the remaining 25% open to urban candidates. Minimum 33% seats are reserved for female students, alongside statutory SC/ST and OBC quotas.