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    NTA SWAYAM Registration 2026 Closed (January Semester) at exams.nta.ac.in/swayam

    NTA SWAYAM Registration 2026 Closed (January Semester) at exams.nta.ac.in/swayam

    Vivek KumarUpdated on 15 May 2026, 10:08 AM IST

    Applications for SWAYAM January 2026 semester exam has closed. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has earlier extended the NTA SWAYAM application form date from May 11, 2026 to May 13, 2026. The SWAYAM application form for January 2026 was open from April 15, 2026. The NTA SWAYAM exam for January 2026 semester will be conducted in two shifts: Shift I and II. The correction window for SWAYAM exam registration 2026 will open on May 15, 2026 in online mode on the official website - exams.nta.ac.in/swayam.

    This Story also Contains

    1. SWAYAM January 2026 Semester Exam Registration: Overview
    2. NTA Swayam Exam January Semester 2026: Important Dates
    3. NTA SWAYAM Exam Schedule 2026
    4. Eligibility Criteria for SWAYAM 2026 January Semester Exam
    5. How to Register for Swayam January Semester Exam 2026?
    6. NTA Swayam Registration 2026 Fees
    7. NTA Swayam Exam 2026 Application Form Correction
    8. Forgot SWAYAM NTA application number?
    NTA SWAYAM Registration 2026 Closed (January Semester) at exams.nta.ac.in/swayam
    NTA SWAYAM Registration 2026 Open (January Semester)

    Earlier, the last date to make the correction in the SWAYAM exam application form was May 13, 2026. According to the NTA SWAYAM exam dates for January 2026 semester, the SWAYAM exam is scheduled to be conducted on June 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2026. NTA has opened the NTA SWAYAM exam registration (January semester) for 900 courses. To know all about the NTA SWAYAM January 2026 semester exam application process, read the full article below.

    SWAYAM January 2026 Semester Exam Registration: Overview

    Applications for NTA SWAYAM January 2026 Semester exam are open. The last date to apply for SWAYAM January 2026 semester is May 11, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the deadline and stay prepared for the examination.

    SWAYAM January 2026 Semester Exam 2026 Dates

    ParticularsDetails

    Name of the exam

    NTA Swayam Exam 2026 January Semester

    Conducting Body

    National Testing Agency (NTA)

    Mode of exam

    Both CBT and Pen & Paper mode (depending on the course)

    NTA SWAYAM January exam dates

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

    Official website

    exams.nta.ac.in/swayam

    National Coordinators

    AICTE, CEC, IGNOU, IIMB, NITTTR, UGC,

    NTA Helpline

    011-40759000 or swayam(@)nta.ac.in

    NTA Swayam Exam January Semester 2026: Important Dates

    Candidates must check the SWAYAM exam registration dates beforehand to complete the application on time. In case of any error in the SWAYAM application form, the exam authority provides a correction window facility for the students, which opens a day after the closing of registration. Check the important dates related to SWAYAM January registration 2026 in the table below.

    NTA SWAYAM Exam Registration Dates 2026 for January Semester

    EventsImportant dates

    SWAYAM exam application start date

    April 15, 2026

    Last date for NTA SWAYAM exam registration 2026

    May 11, 2026 May 13, 2026

    Last date for the successful transaction of the SWAYAM exam fee (through Credit / Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI)

    May 12, 2026 May 14, 2026

    NTA SWAYAM Correction window date

    May 13, 2026 to May 15, 2026

    May 15, 2026 to May 17, 2026

    NTA SWAYAM January 2026 semester exam date

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

    NTA SWAYAM Exam Schedule 2026

    NTA SWAYAM exam for January 2026 semester will be held in two sessions per day in 209 cities across the country. The following table highlights the NTA exam for SWAYAM 2026:

    Exam ShiftExam Timing

    Shift I

    9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

    Shift II

    3:00 PM to 6:00 PM


    In case a candidate has enrolled for more than one course falling in the same shift, he or she must make a choice carefully as to which course he or she would like to appear for the NTA SWAYAM exam for January semester.

    Eligibility Criteria for SWAYAM 2026 January Semester Exam

    Candidates applying for the Swayam registration can check the eligibility criteria below.

    • The student who has enrolled in any of the courses in the January 2026 semester is eligible to appear in the semester examination.

    • Candidates have to secure a minimum of 40 per cent marks in the semester exam conducted by NTA and 40 per cent marks in the internal assessment separately to get the certificate and credit transfer

    For Students Who Want to Appear in Multiple Exams: Students can take only one course per shift, so the maximum number of papers they can appear for in the SWAYAM January exam is 10 spread across ten shifts. If a student is taking multiple courses, make sure they are scheduled in different shifts.

    How to Register for Swayam January Semester Exam 2026?

    • Visit the official website – swayam.nta.ac.in.

    • Click on the SWAYAM 2026 Registration link available on the homepage.

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    • Create an account or log in using valid credentials.

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    • Select the desired course(s) from the list of 900 options.

    • Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents.

    • Pay the examination fee (if applicable).

    • Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference

    Note: Applicants must upload Scanned Images (Clearly legible) of Candidate’s Photograph, Signature and Documents (as applicable).

    NTA Swayam Registration 2026 Fees

    The NTA Swayam registration for January semester exam 2026 will be completed after paying the registration fee. The details about the NTA SWAYAM registration 2026 fees is mentioned below.

    SWAYAM January 2026 Semester Exam Applicable Fee

    CategoryNTA SWAYAM Exam Fees

    General (UR)

    Rs. 750/- (per course)

    Rs. 600/- (per course) for additional Course(s)

    Gen-EWS / OBC-(NCL)/ SC/ST/PwD

    Rs. 500/- (per course)

    Rs. 400/- (per course) for additional Course(s)


    Note: Applicable service/processing charges and GST over and above the Examination fee, are to be paid by the candidate to the concerned bank/Payment Gateway Integrator

    NTA Swayam Exam 2026 Application Form Correction

    NTA provides the option to correct the NTA Swayam Exam application form. Candidates who filled the NTA Swayam Exam 2026 application form can make corrections through the NTA Swayam exam application form 2026 correction window which will be available from May 13, 2026 to May 15, 2026 for the January 2026 semester.

    Details that can be corrected through the NTA Swayam Exam Application Correction Window

    Candidates can make corrections in the below-given fields through the NTA Swayam Exam 2026 application form correction window:

    • The choice for exam centre

    • Personal details

    • Scanned photo and signature

    • Educational details

    Forgot SWAYAM NTA application number?

    There may arise a case when candidates forget their application number for NTA SWAYAM exam 2026. Students can follow the steps mentioned below.

    • Visit the SWAYAM login portal and click on the Swayam registration 2026 link page

    • On the bottom of the page, click on the tab ‘Forgot Application Number?’

    • On the next page, enter the required details, which are Candidate’s name, Father’s name, Mother’s name, date of birth and security pin

    • After submitting the details, the SWAYAM NTA application number for the January semester exam will be available on the screen.

    In case of forgetting password, candidates can retrieve that via the security question or link sent to the registered email ID.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the NTA SWAYAM January Registration 2026 start?
    A:

    NTA has started the SWAYAM January registration in online mode from April 15, 2026.

    Q: What is the last date to fill the NTA SWAYAM exam application form 2026?
    A:

    Candidates can submit the NTA SWAYAM January registration form till May 13, 2025.

    Q: What is the NTA SWAYAM exam 2026 registration fee?
    A:

    The SWAYAM exam fee of Rs. 750 per course and Rs. 600 for each additional course for the general category.

    Q: When will the NTA SWAYAM correction window 2026 be open?
    A:

    NTA SWAYAM exam correction window will be open from May 15, 2026 to May 17, 2026.

    Q: When will the admit card for SWAYAM 2026 January semester be available?
    A:

    Candidates can download the admit card for SWAYAM exam 2026 January semester once the date will be announced by NTA.

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