**Please note that the exam dates provided here in are subject to change at the discretion of the exam conducting authority.
Government exam Time-Table 2026
| Category | Examination Name | Tentative Date | Important Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical | NEET UG | May 3, 2026 | Single medical entrance |
| Engineering (Karn.) | KCET | 01/04/2026 | Karnataka State Quota. |
| Engineering (Pvt.) | COMEDK UGET | 01/05/2026 | Private colleges in Karnataka. |
| Engineering | JEE Main (Sessions 1 & 2) | Jan & April 2026 | Primary engineering gateway. |
| Engineering | JEE Advanced | May 2026 | For IITs and IISc |
| Science/Research | IISc Bangalore (via JEE/IAT) | June 2026 | Apply via IISc portal using exam scores |
| Architecture | NATA | April - July 2026 | National Aptitude Test in Architecture (Multiple attempts) |
| Architecture | JEE Main Paper 2 | Jan & April 2026 | For B.Arch in NITs/SPAs |
| Design | UCEED | January 18, 2026 (Exp.) | IIT Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design |
| Design | NID DAT (Prelims) | December 2025 | National Institute of Design (B.Des) |
| Design | NID DAT (Mains) | April - May 2026 | Studio tests/Interviews for NID |
| Design | NIFT Entrance Exam | February 2026 | National Institute of Fashion Technology |
| Law | CLAT 2027 | 01/12/2026 | 5-year Integrated LLB (BA LLB) |
| Management | IPMAT (Indore/Rohtak) | 01/05/2026 | 5-year Integrated Program in Management |
| Banking | IBPS Calendar (PO/Clerk) | Aug - Oct 2026 | Standard bank recruitment cycle |
| Banking | SBI PO/Clerk | Varies (2026) | Check sbi.co.in/careers |
| Insurance | LIC AAO/Assistant | TBD 2026 | Recruitment based on vacancy status |
| Humanities | CUET UG (Humanities) | May - June 2026 | Primary gateway for DU, BHU, JNU (BA, Pol Sci, Psych, etc.) |
| Humanities | TISS BAT (CUET) | 01/05/2026 | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Social Work/Social Sciences) |
| Humanities | HSEE (IIT Madras) | May - June 2026 | For Integrated MA in Humanities/Social Sciences |
| Humanities | NPAT (Liberal Arts) | Jan - May 2026 | NMIMS Liberal Arts/Commerce |
| Humanities | Ashoka / Flame Aptitude | Cycle 1-4 (Dec 2025 - June 2026) | Top Liberal Arts Universities |
| UPSC/Defense | NDA & NA (I & II) | April & Sept 2026 | Armed Forces Entry after 12th |
| UPSC | UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) | May 31, 2026 (Exp.) | Minimum age 21; tracking recommended for prep |
| Civil Defense | State Civil Defense Recruitment | Variable 2026 | Check local state govt gazettes |