Planning your competitive exam journey for 2026-27? You need one resource that lists every major exam date, registration deadline, and preparation timeline in India. This is that resource.
Whether you are targeting medical entrance through NEET, engineering via JEE, law through CLAT, or civil services via UPSC — knowing your deadlines is the first step to cracking any exam. Miss a registration window, and you lose an entire year.
Why an Exam Calendar Matters More Than You Think
Most students start preparing without knowing exact dates. They rely on coaching centres to tell them when to register, when to ramp up revision, and when to start mocks. But the students who crack exams consistently? They plan backwards from the exam date.
Here is the principle: if your exam is on May 4, 2026, your preparation should be reverse-engineered from that date. Mock tests should begin 90 days before. Revision cycles should start 60 days before. New topic learning should stop 45 days before.
Complete Exam Calendar: 2026-27
Medical Entrance — NEET UG 2026
| Event | Expected Date | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Registration Opens | February 2026 | NTA official website, Aadhaar mandatory |
| NEET UG 2026 Last Date to Apply | March 2026 | Late fee window usually 1 week extra |
| NEET UG 2026 Admit Card | April 2026 | Download from neet.nta.nic.in |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | May 4, 2026 (Expected) | Single day, pen-paper, 200 questions, 720 marks |
| NEET UG 2026 Results | June 2026 | Counselling follows via MCC |
Preparation Hub: NEET Gurukul — Daily 50 MCQs in Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology with AI-powered feedback.
Engineering Entrance — JEE Main & Advanced 2026
| Event | Expected Date | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration | November 2025 | NTA portal |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam | January 22-31, 2026 | CBT mode, 300 marks |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration | February 2026 | Best of 2 sessions counts |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam | April 1-15, 2026 | CBT mode, 300 marks |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Registration | May 2026 | Top 2.5L JEE Main qualifiers |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam | June 2026 (Expected) | IIT conducted, Paper 1 + Paper 2 |
Preparation Hub: JEE Gurukul (Coming Soon) — Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics daily practice with IIT-level problems.
Law Entrance — CLAT 2026
| Event | Expected Date | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Registration Opens | July 2026 | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
| CLAT 2026 Last Date to Apply | October 2026 | Application fee ₹4,000 (General) |
| CLAT 2026 Admit Card | November 2026 | Download from official portal |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | December 2026 (Expected) | 150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours, offline |
| CLAT 2026 Results | December 2026 / January 2027 | Counselling for 22 NLUs |
Preparation Hub: CLAT Gurukul — Daily 50 MCQs covering English, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, GK & Quantitative Techniques.
University Entrance — CUET UG 2026
| Event | Expected Date | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| CUET UG 2026 Registration | February 2026 | NTA portal, multiple subjects allowed |
| CUET UG 2026 Last Date | March 2026 | Choose up to 6 domains |
| CUET UG 2026 Exam | May 15-31, 2026 (Expected) | CBT, multiple slots, 45 min per section |
| CUET UG 2026 Results | June 2026 | Used by 250+ universities including DU, BHU, JNU |
Preparation Hub: CUET Gurukul — English, General Aptitude & Domain-specific daily MCQ practice.
Civil Services — UPSC 2026
| Event | Expected Date | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC CSE 2026 Notification | February 2026 | upsc.gov.in |
| UPSC CSE 2026 Last Date to Apply | March 2026 | Age limit: 21-32 (General) |
| UPSC Prelims 2026 | June 2026 (Expected) | Paper I (GS) + Paper II (CSAT), 400 marks |
| UPSC Mains 2026 | September 2026 (Expected) | 9 papers over 5 days, 1750 marks |
| UPSC Interview 2026-27 | January-April 2027 | 275 marks personality test |
Preparation Hub: Civils Gyani — Daily current affairs MCQs, Prelims & Mains answer writing practice.
Judicial Services & APO Exams 2026-27
| State | Expected Window | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar Judiciary (BPSC) | July-September 2026 | Prelims + Mains + Interview |
| UP Judiciary (UPPSC) | Varies (check UPPSC) | PCS-J, one of the largest recruitments |
| Rajasthan Judiciary | Varies | RJS exam, separate notification |
| Bihar APO (BPSC) | 2026 (notification awaited) | Assistant Prosecution Officer |
Preparation Hub: Judiciary Gurukul — BNS, BNSS, BSA, CPC, Constitution daily MCQ practice for PCS-J & APO.
Management — IPMAT 2026
| Event | Expected Date | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| IPMAT Indore 2026 Registration | March 2026 | IIM Indore official website |
| IPMAT Indore 2026 Exam | May 2026 (Expected) | Quant (MCQ) + Quant (SA) + Verbal, 60Q |
| JIPMAT 2026 Registration | April 2026 | NTA conducted for IIM Bodh Gaya & Jammu |
| JIPMAT 2026 Exam | June 2026 (Expected) | Quant + Verbal + LR/DI, 100Q |
Preparation Hub: IPM Gurukul — Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning daily practice.
Board Exams — CBSE, ICSE & State Boards 2026
| Board | Class 10 Exams | Class 12 Exams |
|---|---|---|
| CBSE | February 15 – March 18, 2026 | February 15 – April 2, 2026 |
| ICSE/ISC | February 2026 | February-March 2026 |
| Bihar Board (BSEB) | February 2026 | February 2026 |
| UP Board | February-March 2026 | February-March 2026 |
Preparation Hub: Ready For Boards — Chapter-wise MCQ practice for CBSE, ICSE & State Board students.
How to Use This Calendar: The Reverse-Planning Method
Now that you have all the dates, here is exactly how to use them:
- Identify your exam date. If you are targeting NEET 2026, your D-Day is approximately May 4, 2026.
- Count backwards 180 days. That is when you should have completed your syllabus at least once. For NEET, that is around November 2025.
- Mark the 90-day point. This is when mock tests should begin in earnest. At least 2 full-length mocks per week.
- Mark the 30-day point. Only revision. No new topics. Daily MCQs (50 minimum), mock analysis, and weak area targeting.
- Registration deadline. Set a phone alarm 7 days before. Do not rely on memory.
The One Habit That Works Across All Exams
Whether you are preparing for NEET, JEE, CLAT, CUET, UPSC, Judiciary, or IPMAT — one habit separates toppers from average performers: daily MCQ practice.
50 questions per day. Every single day. No breaks. No excuses.
This is exactly what Ready For Exam automates across all 8 exam platforms. Every day at 8-9 PM, a fresh set of 50 MCQs is generated for your exam. You solve them, submit your answer sheet, and our AI evaluates your performance — highlighting weak areas, tracking improvement, and building your confidence through data.
Preparation Timeline at a Glance
| Months Before Exam | What to Do | MCQ Target |
|---|---|---|
| 12+ months | Complete NCERT/basics, build concepts | 20 MCQs/day |
| 6-12 months | Advanced topics, coaching material | 30 MCQs/day |
| 3-6 months | Full syllabus revision, start mocks | 50 MCQs/day |
| 1-3 months | Intensive mocks, weak area focus | 50-100 MCQs/day |
| Last 30 days | Only revision, daily mocks, no panic | 50 MCQs + 1 full mock |
Download and Save This Calendar
Bookmark this page. We update it as official notifications are released. For exam-specific preparation, visit the dedicated platform for your target exam:
- NEET: neetgurukul.com
- JEE: JEE Gurukul (Coming Soon)
- CLAT: clatgurukul.com
- CUET: cuetgurukul.com
- UPSC: civilsgyani.com
- Judiciary: judiciarygurukul.com
- IPMAT: ipmgurukul.com
- Boards: readyforboards.com
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