Schedule Of Dates

Activity Timeline

For Important Activities Related To Conduct Of NATA 2026

NATA 2026 Commencement April 4, 2026 - Onwards
Start of Online Form Fill-up March 9, 2026 - Onwards
Dates Of NATA 2026 Examination: Every Friday & Saturday
From 04.04.2026 to 13.06.2026 (Phase 1)
(except on public holidays)

On August 7 & 8, 2026 (Phase 2)
For Friday Test
(Afternoon Session)
For Saturday Test
(Morning & Afternoon Sessions)
Closing Date Of Online Registration For The Upcoming Weekend Examination Monday
(11:59 pm)
Tuesday
(11:59 pm)
Application Correction Window Closes Tuesday
(11:59 pm)
Wednesday
(11:59 pm)
Publication Of Downloadable Admit Card Available from Tuesday for that week’s Friday exam Available from Wednesday for that week’s Saturday exam
Declaration Of Result Within 7 days from date of Test

Examination Schedule Phase-1

Month Week Date Day Morning Session
10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Afternoon Session
1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
APRIL Week 1 04-04-2026 Saturday
Week 2 10-04-2026 Friday -
11-04-2026 Saturday
Week 3 17-04-2026 Friday -
18-04-2026 Saturday
Week 4 24-04-2026 Friday -
25-04-2026 Saturday
MAY Week 1 02-05-2026 Saturday
Week 2 08-05-2026 Friday -
09-05-2026 Saturday
Week 3 15-05-2026 Friday -
16-05-2026 Saturday
Week 4 22-05-2026 Friday -
23-05-2026 Saturday
Week 5 29-05-2026 Friday -
30-05-2026 Saturday
JUNE Week 1 05-06-2026 Friday -
06-06-2026 Saturday
Week 2 12-06-2026 Friday -
13-06-2026 Saturday

Note: All schedules are subject to change under unavoidable circumstances.

Examination Schedule Phase-2

Month Week Date Day Morning Session
10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Afternoon Session
1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
AUGUST Week 1 07-08-2026 Friday -
08-08-2026 Saturday

Important: Candidates who have already attempted Phase-1 will not be eligible to take the Phase-2 examination.