NTA Announced SWAYAM January 2026 Semester Exam Dates; Download Schedule at exams.nta.nic.in/swayam

Laavanya Negi
Jan 9, 2026, 20:41 IST

NTA has released the SWAYAM January 2026 Semester Exam schedule. Check the schedule at exams.nta.nic.in/swayam. The exams are from June 17 to 21, 2026, with buffer dates June 22 and 23.

NTA has released the SWAYAM January 2026 Semester Exam schedule.
NTA has released the SWAYAM January 2026 Semester Exam schedule.

Key Points

  • NTA has released the SWAYAM January 2026 Semester Exam schedule.
  • The schedule is available at exams.nta.nic.in-swayam.
  • The exams will be held from June 17 to 21, 2026, with buffer dates on June 22 and 23.

NTA SWAYAM Exam Dates 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) January 2026 Semester Exam schedule on January 8, 2026. Candidates who have registered for the exams will need to visit the official website to check the schedule at exams.nta.nic.in/swayam. Students are advised to visit the official NTA website for latest updates at nta.ac.in. 

The SWAYAM January Session exams will begin on June 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2026. The buffer dates are June 22 and 23, 2026. The exams will be held in two shifts, i.e. the first from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and the second shift from 3 pm to 6 pm. Only online applications will be accepted and multiple submissions will be rejected and details must match APAAR records, if applicable. Check for the official schedule and notice here. 

SWAYAM-16 January Exam 2026 Official Notice

SWAYAM-16 January Exam 2026 Key Highlights

Check the following table to know the details of SWAYAM-16 January 2026 Exam:

Overview 

Details 

Event name 

SWAYAM-16 January Exam 2026 schedule

Exam name 

Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM)

Board name 

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Academic year

2026-27

Official website 

exams.nta.nic.in/swayam

NTA website 

nta.ac.in

exams.nta.nic.in

Exam dates 

June 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21, 2026

Session 

January 

Exam shifts 

First: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 

Second: 3 pm to 6 pm

Exam Duration

180 minutes (3 hours)

Course(s) 

648

Exam mode 

Hybrid Mode (Computer-Based Test and Pen & Paper Test)

Medium of paper

English, except for the language papers

Application Steps for SWAYAM-16 January Exam 2026 

The SWAYAM-16 January Exam 2026 application process has the following main steps:

  1. Online registration to generate an application number and password
  2. Application by providing details, uploading documents, selecting courses, exam date, and four mandatory exam centres.
  3. Application fee payment to confirm application for exams 

Candidates are advised to regularly check the NTA website(s) at exams.nta.nic.in/swayam, nta.ac.in for the latest updates regarding the Examination. For any queries or clarifications, candidates can call NTA Help Desk at 011- 4075 9000 or write to NTA at swayam@nta.ac.in.

Laavanya Negi
Laavanya Negi

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    Laavanya Negi is a content writer at Jagran Josh, writing for Education News. She is a multimedia and mass communication graduate from the University of Delhi. She likes to read and write. In her free time, Laavanya likes to paint and listen to different genres of music. Reach her at laavanya.negi@jagrannewmedia.com

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