NTA Exam Calendar 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the examination calendar for the 2025 session, detailing the schedules for major national-level entrance exams, including JEE Main, NEET UG, CUET UG/PG, and UGC NET. These exams are pivotal for students seeking admissions to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs across India. Below is a comprehensive overview of the exam dates and essential information to assist aspirants in their preparation.
About NTA
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, Government of India1, responsible for conducting transparent, fair, and standardised entrance examinations for higher education institutions. Established in 2017, NTA aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of competitive exams while ensuring a smooth experience for aspirants.
Key Responsibilities of NTA:
- Conducting major national-level entrance exams like NEET UG, JEE Main, CUET, and UGC NET.
- Ensuring fairness, security, and transparency in the examination process.
- Using advanced technology such as AI-driven proctoring and computer-based testing (CBT) for improved efficiency.
- Providing a seamless and accessible platform for students across the country.
NTA Exam Calendar 2025
The National Testing Agency (NTA)2 has released the NTA Exam Calendar 2025 PDF for JEE Main 2025, NEET UG 2025, CUET UG, UGC NET, and CUET PG.
| Name of the Examination | Exam Dates (2025) |
| JEE Main 2025 (Session 1) | 22nd January – 31st January |
| JEE Main 2025 (Session 2) | 1st April – 8th April |
| NEET UG 2025 | 4th May |
| CUET UG 2025 | 8th May – 1st June (tentative) |
| CUET PG 2025 | 13th March – 31st March |
| UGC NET (Session 1) | August – September |
NTA Exam Calendar 2025 Official Portal
The table below provides the purpose and official website for each exam in the NTA Exam Calendar 2025.
| Exam Name | Purpose | Official Website Link |
| CUET UG | Admission into various undergraduate programs across 345 participating universities | exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG |
| CUET PG | Admission into various postgraduate programs across 190 participating universities | pgcuet.samarth.ac.in |
| JEE Main | Admission to undergraduate engineering programs in IITs, NITs, IIITs, Govt. & Private Colleges | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
| NEET UG | Admission to undergraduate medical and dental colleges (Govt. as well as private) | exams.nta.ac.in/NEET |
| UGC NET | Determines eligibility for Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowships in Indian Universities | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
How to Download the NTA Exam Calendar 2025?
Aspirants can easily download the academic calendar with NEET, CUET, UGC NET, and JEE Main exam dates online by following these steps:
- Visit the official NTA website: nta.ac.in.
- Click on the “NTA Academic Calendar 2025” link available on the homepage.
- The PDF file will appear on the screen.
- View and download the document.
- Save it for future reference and exam preparation.
- https://www.education.gov.in/, Ministry of Education Official Website ↩︎
- www.nta.ac.in, NTA Official Website ↩︎
