Key dates

1. 19 Oct 2026IIT JAM 2027 applications closeEntrance for M.Sc and related master's at IITs. Open to graduates and final-year students.After graduation · Source: IIT JAM 2027 (IIT Kharagpur)Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
2. 21 Oct 202611:59 pm India timeCBSE board exam registration closes (normal fee)Schools submit the list of students and subjects for the 2027 Class 10 and 12 board exams. Ask the school to show you your child's entry and check the subjects. With late fee: until 30 Oct.Class 9–10 · Class 11–12 · Source: CBSE notice, 21 Sep 2026Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
3. 29 Oct 2026Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) applications closeFor engineering graduates and final-year students (unmarried men, 20–27). No written exam: shortlist on degree marks, then SSB. Reported from the official notice.After graduation · Source: TGC-145 notice summaryGoogle CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
4. 31 Oct 2026CLAT 2027 applications closeLaw entrance for the National Law Universities (5-year BA LLB). Open to students in Class 12 now.Class 11–12 · After 12th · Source: CLAT 2027 press releaseGoogle CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
5. 31 Oct 2026UCEED 2027 registration closes (normal fee)Design entrance for B.Des at IIT Bombay and other participating institutes. With late fee: until 6 Nov, 5:00 pm.Class 11–12 · After 12th · Source: UCEED 2027 important datesGoogle CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
6. 31 Oct 2026National Scholarship Portal: renewal deadlineFor college students renewing the Central Sector Scholarship (PM-USP) for 2026–27. Apply on scholarships.gov.in.After 12th · Source: National Scholarship PortalGoogle CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
7. 12 Nov 2026Army 10+2 Technical Entry (TES-57) applications closeFor Class 12 PCM (60%) students with a JEE Main 2026 score. Leads to a Permanent Commission. Reported from the official notice.After 12th · Source: TES-57 notice summaryGoogle CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
8. 15 Nov 2026TentativeKarnataka KAS 2026–27 Prelims (state civil services)KPSC's exam for 319 Group A and B posts. Date given as tentative; reported from the KPSC notice.After graduation · Source: KPSC KAS 2026 summaryGoogle CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
9. 29 Nov 2026CAT 2026 exam (MBA)For IIMs and many other B-schools. Run by IIM Indore. Registration has closed. Date from news reports; the official site could not be read.After graduation · Source: News report on CAT 2026Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
10. 6 Dec 2026XAT 2027 registration closes (MBA)For XLRI and other schools that accept XAT.After graduation · Source: XAT 2027Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
11. 6 Dec 20262:00–4:00 pm India timeCLAT 2027 examOne paper, two hours.Class 11–12 · After 12th · Source: CLAT 2027 press releaseGoogle CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
12. 22 Dec 2026TentativeNDA I and CDS I 2027 applications closeUPSC's 2027 calendar puts the notices on 2 Dec 2026 and the exams on 11 Apr 2027. NDA is for Class 12 (or appearing); CDS for graduates. Reported from the UPSC calendar.Class 11–12 · After 12th · After graduation · Source: UPSC 2027 calendar (summary)Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
13. 3 Jan 20272:00–5:00 pm India timeXAT 2027 examMBA entrance for XLRI and other schools.After graduation · Source: XAT 2027Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
14. 10 Jan 2027TentativeNIFT entrance examFor fashion design and technology courses at NIFT. Registration has not opened yet.Class 11–12 · After 12th · Source: NTA exam calendar, 16 Sep 2026Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
15. 17 Jan 20279:00 am–12:00 noon India timeUCEED 2027 examResults on 6 Mar 2027.Class 11–12 · After 12th · Source: UCEED 2027 important datesGoogle CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
16. 22–30 Jan 2027TentativeJEE Main 2027, Session 1Exam days 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 Jan (31 Jan kept as a spare day). Registration has not opened yet.Class 11–12 · After 12th · Source: NTA exam calendar, 16 Sep 2026Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
17. Feb–Mar 2027CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examsThe Class 10 first exam is compulsory for everyone; a second Class 10 exam in May lets students improve up to three subjects. The date sheet is not out yet.Class 9–10 · Class 11–12 · Source: CBSE notice, 21 Sep 2026Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
18. 2 Feb 2027TentativeUPSC Civil Services 2027 applications closeNotice on 13 Jan 2027; Prelims on 23 May 2027; Mains from 20 Aug 2027. Any graduate aged 21–32 (more for reserved categories). Reported from UPSC's 2027 calendar.After graduation · Source: UPSC calendar 2027 (summary)Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
19. 6–21 Feb 2027GATE 2027 exams (M.Tech, PhD, PSU jobs)On 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 Feb. Registration has closed. Results 19 Mar 2027; score valid 3 years.After graduation · Source: GATE 2027 important dates (IIT Madras)Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
20. 7 Feb 2027TentativeCMAT 2027 (MBA/PGDM)NTA's management entrance for AICTE-approved colleges. Proposed date in NTA's calendar.After graduation · Source: NTA exam calendar, 16 Sep 2026Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
21. 14 Feb 2027IIT JAM 2027 examM.Sc and related master's at IITs. Results 18 Mar 2027.After graduation · Source: IIT JAM 2027 (IIT Kharagpur)Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
22. Mar 2027TentativeCUET PG 2027 exam windowMaster's at central and many other universities. Proposed on 1–5, 8, 12–20 and 24–25 March. Registration dates not announced yet.After graduation · Source: NTA exam calendar, 16 Sep 2026Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan

Each date checked on its official website on 14/10/2026. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you pay or apply.

1. 31/10/2026Last dateNational Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)Students of government, aided and local body schools who clear their state's NMMS exam in Class 8; at least 55% in Class 7 (50% for SC/ST); parents' income up to ₹3.5 lakh a year₹12,000 a year, Class 9 to Class 12 · Official page
2. 31/10/2026Last dateAICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students (Technical Degree)Girls admitted to the first year of a degree course (or second year by lateral entry) at an AICTE-approved institution; family income up to ₹8 lakh a year; at most two girls per family₹50,000 a year, for up to 4 years · Official page
3. 31/10/2026Last dateAICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Students (Technical Degree)Students with 40% or more disability admitted to the first year of a degree course (or second year by lateral entry) at an AICTE-approved institution; family income up to ₹8 lakh a year₹50,000 a year, for up to 4 years · Official page
4. 31/10/2026Last datePM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT StudentsOBC, EBC and DNT students admitted to a full-time course at a notified institution; family income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year; seats per institution are limited and go by meritFull tuition (capped at ₹2 lakh a year at private institutions) + ₹3,000 a month living costs + ₹5,000 a year for books + one-time laptop help up to ₹45,000 · Official page
5. 31/10/2026Last dateHDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS Programme for School StudentsStudents in Class 1–12, diploma, ITI or polytechnic; at least 55% in the last exam; family income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year; preference for families facing a crisis in the last three years₹15,000 (Class 1–6) or ₹18,000 (Class 7–12, diploma, ITI, polytechnic) · Official page
6. 31/10/2026Last dateHDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS Programme for UG and PG CoursesUG or PG students; at least 55% in the last exam; family income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year; preference for families facing a crisis in the last three yearsUG: ₹30,000 (general) or ₹50,000 (professional). PG: ₹35,000 (general) or ₹75,000 (professional) · Official page

Checked on 16/10/2026. See all scholarships.

1. 15 Oct 202610:30 pm India timeDeadline for Oxford, Cambridge, and most medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses. The school reference must be done before this.Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
2. 13 Jan 202711:30 pm India timeMain deadline for most UK courses. Apply by this time to be considered equally.Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
3. 25 Feb 2027Extra opens. If you used all 5 choices and hold no offers, you can add one more course at a time.Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
4. 31 Mar 2027Universities aim to send decisions on applications made by 13 January.Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
5. 5 May 2027Reply date if all your decisions arrived by 31 March. Miss it and your offers are declined.Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
6. 12 May 2027Last day for universities to decide on applications made by 13 January.Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
7. 2 Jun 2027Reply date if all your decisions arrived by 12 May.Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
8. 30 Jun 202710:30 pm India timeLast date for a normal application. After this, new applications go into Clearing.Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
9. 2 Jul 2027Clearing opens. Courses with places left are listed on UCAS.Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
10. 21 Jul 2027Reply date if all your decisions arrived by 14 July.Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
11. 23 Sep 202710:30 pm India timeFinal date for any 2027 entry application.Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan

Source: UCAS key dates, last checked 14/10/2026. Some courses have different dates, so always confirm on the course page.