NTA SWAYAM Registration 2026 Open (January Semester) - Apply Online at exams.nta.ac.in/swayam
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the NTA SWAYAM application form from April 15, 2026. The last date of SWAYAM registration is May 11, 2026. The NTA SWAYAM exam (January semester) will be conducted in two shifts: Shift I and II. The correction window for SWAYAM exam registration 2026 will open on May 13, 2026 in online mode on the official website - exams.nta.ac.in/swayam.
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- SWAYAM January Semester Exam Registration 2026: Overview
- NTA Swayam Exam January Semester 2026: Important Dates
- NTA SWAYAM Exam Schedule 2026
- Eligibility Criteria for SWAYAM 2026 January Semester Exam
- How to Register for Swayam January Semester Exam 2026?
- NTA Swayam Registration 2026 Fees
- NTA Swayam Exam 2026 Application Form Correction
- Forgot SWAYAM NTA application number?
The last date to make the correction in the SWAYAM exam application form is May 15, 2026. According to the NTA SWAYAM exam dates for January semester, the 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 semester exam application process, read the full article below.
SWAYAM January Semester Exam Registration 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
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
| Events | Important dates |
|---|---|
SWAYAM exam application start date | April 15, 2026 |
Last date for NTA SWAYAM exam registration 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
Last date for the successful transaction of the SWAYAM exam fee (through Credit / Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI) | May 12, 2026 |
Correction window for the SWAYAM application process | May 13, 2026 to May 15, 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 Shift | Exam 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.
Create an account or log in using valid credentials.
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
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
| Category | NTA 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)
NTA has started the SWAYAM January registration in online mode from April 15, 2026.
Candidates can submit the NTA SWAYAM January registration form till May 11, 2025.
The SWAYAM exam fee of Rs. 750 per course and Rs. 600 for each additional course for the general category.
NTA SWAYAM exam correction window will be open from May 13, 2026 to May 15, 2026.
Candidates can download the admit card for SWAYAM exam 2026 January semester once the date will be announced by NTA.
