NTA Opens Registration for July 2026 SWAYAM Exams

NTA has opened registration for the July 2026 SWAYAM exam series. Candidates can apply at exams.nta.nic.in/swayam/. The final day to submit an application is October 31, 2026, and the fee must be paid by November 1, 2026. A correction window will run from November 2 to November 3, 2026.

Examination Details

The computer‑based test will cover 662 courses and will be held on December 8‑12, 2026. Questions will be in English except language papers, which will appear in their respective languages. There is no negative marking for MCQs. Two daily shifts are offered: 9:30 am–12:30 pm and 3 pm–6 pm. If a question is found ambiguous or has several correct answers, marks are given only to candidates who attempted it and chose a correct option. Candidates enrolled in more than one course in the same shift must pick a single course for the exam.

Fees

General (UR) candidates pay ₹750 for one course and ₹600 for each additional course. Candidates under Gen‑EWS, OBC‑(NCL), SC, ST, PwD or PwBD pay ₹500 for one course and ₹400 for each additional course.

Other Announcement

IIT Madras has also started accepting applications for its Executive MBA programme for working professionals, with the exam scheduled for December 8‑12, 2026.

Author Information

The report was prepared by Papri Chanda, Deputy Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, who has over 12 years of experience covering education policy, exams and higher‑education issues. She holds a master’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Burdwan.

Context

SWAYAM is a national platform that offers a large number of online courses and conducts periodic exams for certification. The fee structure and shift timings are designed to accommodate a wide range of candidates across India.