SWAYAM-2026 (January Semester) - Examination Information Bulletin - January 2026 Semester

Sep 30, 2026

SWAYAM-2026 (January Semester) Information Bulletin outlines the National Testing Agency’s mission and core assessment values, then details the SWAYAM examination framework. It provides an at-a-glance list of important dates, fees, online application and correction windows, and the schedule and timing for the examination shifts. The bulletin covers examination mode and pattern, subject and medium details, marking scheme, eligibility, reservations and PwD provisions, city choice, admit card instructions, unfair means rules, result declaration, and miscellaneous policies including RTI and legal jurisdiction.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages106

Reading Time4 h 27 min

AccessFree to download

Important Information and Dates at a Glance

Chapter-1 Introduction

About National Testing Agency (NTA)

About Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM)

Role of NTA

Chapter-2 SWAYAM January 2026-Examination Scheme

Mode of Exam

Pattern of Examination

Subject Details

Medium of Question Paper

Marking Scheme

Chapter-3 Eligibility Criteria

Chapter-4 Reservations

Reservations

Provisions relating to PwD/PwBD

Scribe and Compensatory Time

Chapter-5 Choice of Cities for Exam Centre

Chapter-6 Examination Schedule

Chapter-7 Admit Card for SWAYAM-2026 (January Semester)

Chapter-8 Important Instructions for Candidates

Procedure for appearing in Computer Based Test (CBT)

Important Instructions for Candidates

Chapter-9 Unfair Means Practices and Breach of Examination Rules

Definition

Punishment for using unfair means practices

Cancellation of Result

Chapter-10 Declaration of Results

Chapter-11 Miscellaneous

Correspondence with NTA

Weeding Out Rules

Legal Jurisdiction

RTI

Caution Notice

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

SWAYAM Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds Information Bulletin January 2026 Semester [https://www.nta.ac.in/](https://www.nta.ac.in/) [https://exams.nta.nic.in/swayam/](https://exams.nta.nic.in/swayam/) | | NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY

Vision
The right candidates joining best institutions will give India her demographic dividend.

Mission
To improve equity and quality in education by administering research based valid, reliable, efficient, transparent, fair and international level assessments. The best subject matter experts, psychometricians and IT delivery and security professionals will ensure that the current gaps in existing assessment systems are properly identified and bridged.

Core Values
NTA will create a system which will promote teaching (by teachers), learning (by students) and assessment (by parents and institutions). NTA strongly believes in quality, efficiency, effectiveness, equity and security of assessments. To practice these values, NTA will constantly | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S. No. CONTENT PAGE NO. Important Information and Dates at a Glance 4-8 Chapter-1 Introduction 9 1.1 About National Testing Agency (NTA) 9 1.2 About Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) 9 1.3 Role of NTA 9 Chapter-2 SWAYAM January 2026-Examination Scheme 10 2.1 Mode of Exam 10 2.2 Pattern of Examination 10 2.3 Subject Details 10 2.4 Medium of Question Paper 10 2.5 Marking Scheme 10 Chapter-3 Eligibility Criteria 11 Chapter-4 Reservations 12-14 4.1 Reservations 12 4.2 Provisions relating to PwD/PwBD 12 4.3 Scribe and Compensatory Time 13 Chapter-5 Choice of Cities for Exam Centre 15 Chapter-6 Examination Schedule 16 Chapter-7 Admit Card for SWAYAM-2026 (January Semester) 17 Chapter-8 Important Instructions for Candidates 18-19 8.1 Procedure for appearing in Computer Based Test (CBT) 18 8.2 Important Instructions for Candidates 18 Chapter-9 Unfair Means Practices and Breach of Examination Rules 20 9.1 Definition 20 9.2 Punishment for using unfair means practices 20 9.3 Cancellation of Result 20 Chapter-10 Declaration of Results 21 Chapter-11 Miscellaneous 22-23 11.1 Correspondence with NTA 22 11.2 Weeding Out Rules 22 11.3 Legal Jurisdiction 22 11.4 RTI 22 11.5 Caution Notice 23 11.6 Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) 23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ANNEXURES I Payment of Exam Fee-Procedure/ Mode / Service Provider(s) and Services Charges 24 II Examination Schedule 25-67 | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

FAQs

What are the key application dates for SWAYAM-2026 (January Semester)?

Online registration and application submission run from 15 April 2026 to 11 May 2026 (upto 11:50 pm). The last date for successful examination fee transaction is 12 May 2026 (upto 11:50 pm), and corrections in the application particulars are allowed from 13 May 2026 to 15 May 2026 (upto 11:50 pm).

How will the SWAYAM-2026 exam be conducted and what is the exam duration?

The bulletin specifies a 180-minute (03:00 hours) duration. The exam timing is given in two shifts: Shift-I (09:30 AM-12:30 PM) and Shift-II (03:00 PM – 06:00 PM).

What rules apply regarding unfair means and breach of examination rules?

The bulletin defines unfair means practices, explains the punishment for using such practices, and states the cancellation of result where applicable.

What information is provided for candidates after applying, such as admit cards and results?

It instructs candidates on downloading the admit cards from the NTA website and outlines the declaration of results. It also includes instructions related to appearing in the Computer Based Test (CBT).

Sep 30, 2026

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