The NIFT 2026 application process is expected to begin in late November 2025 and close by early January 2026, with the exam in February. UCEED 2026 applications will open in October 2025, with the exam scheduled for January 18, 2026. Pearl Academy offers multiple admission cycles, starting with the January cycle applications in November 2025. Additional Pearl cycles are scheduled to follow in late January, April, and June 2026. Each exam has its own timeline, so planning is key.