Annual monthwise Competitive Exams Calendar for India
January
JEE Main: Application forms typically open in December, with exams usually held in January.
February
JEE Main: Second session may occur, with exams typically held in February.
SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level): Application forms usually open in December, with exams often held in February.
March
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test): Application forms usually open in January, with exams held in March.
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture): Application forms open in January, with exams held in March.
April
UPSC Civil Services Prelims: Application forms usually open in February, with exams held in April.
IBPS PO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer): Preliminary exams typically held in April.
May
JEE Advanced: For admission into IITs, usually conducted in May.
NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test): Medical entrance exams typically held in May.
KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana): Usually held in May.
June
NDA (National Defence Academy): Application forms typically open in January, with exams held in June.
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test): Exam usually held in June.
July
JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.): For admission into IITs, typically held in July.
CAT (Common Admission Test): Notification usually comes in July, with exams in November.
August
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering): Application forms open in September, with exams held in February next year.
MAT (Management Aptitude Test): Exams held in August and other months as well.
September
IBPS RRB (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Regional Rural Banks): Preliminary exams often held in September.
SBI PO (State Bank of India Probationary Officer): Preliminary exams usually held in September.
October
UPSC Civil Services Main Exam: For candidates who qualify the Prelims, exams typically held in October.
Bank PO Exams: Preliminary exams for various banks often held in October.
November
CAT (Common Admission Test): Usually held in November.
MAT (Management Aptitude Test): Additional exams might be held in November.
December
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering): Application forms open, exams held in February next year.
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level): Exams often held in December.
Note:
Exact dates and schedules can vary annually. It’s always a good idea to check official notifications for the most accurate and updated information.
Some exams have multiple phases or sessions throughout the year.