SWAYAM July 2026 exam application: last date, exam date, fee payment and how to apply
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| Organisation | National Testing Agency (NTA), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India |
| Qualification | Not stated in the public notice; the Information Bulletin of SWAYAM-2026 (July Semester) has the details. |
| Age limit | Not stated in the public notice. |
| Pay scale | Not applicable. |
| SWAYAM-2026 (July Semester) exam, 662 courses (course-wise schedule in Annexure-I) | — |
| Online application opens | 9 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit the online application form (up to 11:50 pm) | 31 October 2026 |
| Last date for successful payment of examination fee (up to 11:50 pm) | 1 November 2026 |
| Correction of application form particulars opens (website only) | 2 November 2026 |
| Correction of application form particulars closes (up to 11:50 pm) | 3 November 2026 |
| Examination dates (Computer-Based Test) | 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 December 2026 |
| Announcement of city of examination | To be announced later |
| Admit card download | To be announced later |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online application for the SWAYAM-2026 (July Semester) exam on 9 October 2026 for 662 courses. You can submit the form from 9 October to 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 pm), and the last date to pay the exam fee online is 1 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm). The Computer-Based Test is on 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 December 2026, and each paper is 180 minutes long.
Important dates
- Online application opens: 9 October 2026
- Last date to submit the application form: 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 pm)
- Last date for successful payment of exam fee (credit/debit card, net banking or UPI): 1 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm)
- Correction of application form particulars (website only): 2 to 3 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm)
- Exam dates: 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 December 2026
- Announcement of exam city and admit card download: to be announced later on the website
Exam date, shift and mode
SWAYAM-2026 (July Semester) will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The notice lists 662 courses in Annexure-I with the course ID, course name, National Coordinator, date, shift, mode and question count for each one.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam window | 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 December 2026 |
| Shift 1 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Shift 2 | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Question count | 50 or 100, depending on the course |
The date and shift are fixed course by course, so find your own course in Annexure-I of the notice. The National Coordinators named in the list are CEC, CIIL, IGNOU, IIMB, INI, NITTTR and UGC.
How to apply online
The notice asks candidates to go through the Information Bulletin of SWAYAM-2026 (July Semester) and apply online on the NTA website exams.nta.nic.in as per the schedule above.
- Read the Information Bulletin first. It has the scheme of exam, exam cities, application fee and the procedure for applying.
- Submit the online application form between 9 and 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 pm).
- Pay the requisite fee online through the designated banks or payment gateways by 1 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm).
The notice does not give the step-by-step form filling process, document sizes or eligibility. Use only the official website for these details.
Exam fee and payment
The public notice does not state the fee amount. It says the application fee is available in the Information Bulletin on the NTA website. The notice allows the fee to be paid online by credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI, and the last date for successful payment is 1 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm). This is one day after the last date to submit the form, so complete both steps on time.
Correction window, admit card and help
After the form is submitted, particulars can be corrected on the website only from 2 November to 3 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm). The city of examination and the admit card download will be announced later on the website, so keep checking exams.nta.nic.in.
If you face difficulty in applying, the notice gives these contacts: phone 011 - 40759000 or 011 - 69227700, and e-mail swayam@nta.ac.in.
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FAQ
What is the last date for SWAYAM July 2026 exam application?
The online application form can be submitted from **9 October to 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 pm)**. The last date for successful payment of the exam fee is **1 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm)**.
What is the SWAYAM 2026 exam date?
The SWAYAM-2026 (July Semester) exam is on **8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 December 2026** in Computer-Based Test mode. Each course has its own date and shift in Annexure-I of the NTA notice.
What is the SWAYAM exam fee?
The public notice does not state the amount. The fee details are in the Information Bulletin on the NTA website exams.nta.nic.in. The fee can be paid by credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI by 1 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm).
What are the SWAYAM exam timings and duration?
The exam is **180 minutes** long. Shift 1 is **9:30 AM to 12:30 PM** and Shift 2 is **3:00 PM to 6:00 PM**. Check Annexure-I for the shift of your course.
Can I correct my SWAYAM 2026 application form?
Yes, particulars can be corrected on the website only, from **2 to 3 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm)**. The exam city and admit card dates are yet to be announced on the website.
This is an unofficial information website and is not linked to any government department. Always confirm on the official website before applying.