NPTEL Exams July 2026: Registrations (Started), Admit Card, Exam Dates

NPTEL Exam for July 2026 Overview

NPTEL Exam for July 2026 Important Dates

NPTEL exam for certification courses is conducted twice a year in January and July semesters. Candidates enrolled in NPTEL courses can register for NPTEL semester exams to get their certificate. Check the important dates of NPTEL exams for July 2026 semester in the table below.

NPTEL Exam Dates 2026 (July - December Semester)

NPTEL Admit Card for July 2026 Exam

NPTEL will release the NPTEL admit card for the July 2026 semester exam in online mode on the official website. Candidates who registered for the NPTEL exam can download the admit card by entering their registration number and password as login credentials. It is mandatory to carry an NPTEL hall ticket to the exam center along with a valid photo ID proof.

NPTEL Results for July 2026

The NPTEL result for July 2026 will be available on the official website of NPTEL (nptel.ac.in) for the exam conducted in September 2026. For the NPTEL exam conducted in October 2026, results will be available once the exams are concluded. Candidates who appeared in the NPTEL exam 2026 can follow the steps to check the exam result given below-

Steps to check the NPTEL results 2026:

• Visit the official NPTEL portal - nptel.ac.in.
• Click on the login button (in the top right corner)
• Students should log in to their respective accounts with credentials
• Students can view their results after logging in and download their e-certificate

NPTEL Exam Syllabus 2026

The NPTEL exam syllabus depends on the specific course chosen. NPTEL offers a wide range of online courses, and each course has its syllabus outlining the topics covered in the course and the NPTEL exam. Students can find the syllabus for a particular course by visiting the NPTEL website or the Swayam portal.

Check: NPTEL Courses for July 2026 Semester Domain-Wise

NPTEL Exam Pattern 2026

The NPTEL certification exams are online, computer-based exams consisting of multiple-choice questions. The exam also includes fill-in-the-blank and short-answer questions. The specific exam pattern also includes the number and type of questions that can vary depending on the certification course.

According to the NPTEL certification exam pattern, the minimum passing score is 40%, including a score of at least 10 out of 25 marks from assignments and 30 marks from the final proctored exam.

Proof of Identity for Appearing in the NPTEL Exam 2026

To appear for the NPTEL July 2026 exam, students need to bring the following things:-

• A printed copy of the hall ticket

• A valid government-issued photo identification card (driving license, passport, PAN card, voter ID, or Aadhaar-ID)

Note: ID of the applicants must include their name, date of birth, photograph and signature.

Also Read: NPTEL Exam Cutoff: Pass Marks Out of 100

What is the Eligibility for the NPTEL Exam 2026?

NPTEL releases the eligibility criteria for the NPTEL exam for July 2026 in online mode. All interested candidates are required to check the official website of NPTEL for the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Check the criteria for the NPTEL exam below.

• Candidates must have enrolled in one of the NPTEL course

• Assignments should be completed and submitted on time with the minimum marks of 10 out of 25

• Anyone can enroll regardless of their age or background.

How to Apply for NPTEL July 2026 Exam?

Candidates who are already enrolled for the NPTEL courses, only then can register for the NPTEL certification exam, which is an optional yet mandatory requirement to get the NPTEL certificate. Enrolled candidates need to move to the ‘My Courses’ section on their dashboard. Click on the NPTEL exam registration link available. However, candidates are also advised to check their registered email ID for the exam registration link.

After clicking on the NPTEL exam registration link, fill in all the required details, upload a photograph, a signature, and valid documents such as a photo ID proof, a reserve category proof (if any), and others. Choose the examination-related details such as choice of exam centre and date, and submit all the details.

Complete the NPTEL exam registration by paying the exam fees of Rs. 1,000 (50% waiver for reserved category candidates) in online mode only.

NPTEL Exam Fees 2026

Candidates have to pay the NPTEL exam fees to complete the registration, which vary category-wise. Check the NPTEL exam fees in the table below.

FDP Certificates for faculty

For FDP certificates (this applies only to those who register for exams with a Role mentioned as ‘Faculty’).

NPTEL exams for July 2026 are scheduled to be conducted on September 19 and 20, October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25, 2026 for 1055 certificate courses.