Examinations
Exam guides for NEET, JEE, CUET, SSC and UPSC
Every guide links back to the official notification or information bulletin it is based on. Dates and eligibility change with each exam cycle, so confirm the latest details on the conducting body's website before you apply.
2027 exam status at a glance
As of 21 October 2026. Calendar dates are provisional until the conducting body publishes the full notice.
| Exam | Conducted by | Leads to | 2027 status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET UG | NTA | MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and BSc Nursing admission | 2027 bulletin and exam date not yet issued; recent cycles were held in early May. |
| JEE Main | NTA | NITs, IIITs and the JEE Advanced qualifier | Session 1 on 22–30 January 2027 (NTA calendar, tentative); bulletin and Session 2 dates pending. |
| CUET UG | NTA | Central and participating university UG admission | 2027 bulletin and exam date not yet issued. |
| SSC CGL | SSC | Group B and C central government posts for graduates | 2027 notice not yet issued; the 2026 notice came out on 21 May 2026. |
| SSC CHSL | SSC | Clerical and data-entry posts for Class 12 pass candidates | 2027 notice not yet issued; the 2026 Tier-I runs 30 November–31 December 2026. |
| UPSC CSE | UPSC | IAS, IPS, IFS and other civil services | Notification 13 January 2027 and Prelims 23 May 2027, per the UPSC Annual Calendar 2027. |
JEE Main
Joint Entrance Examination (Main)
Official-source guides to JEE Main eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, dates and the application process.
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NEET UG
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
Official-source guides to NEET UG eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, dates and the application process.
Read the NEET UG guide →
UPSC CSE
UPSC Civil Services Examination
Official-source guides to the UPSC Civil Services Examination — eligibility, pattern, syllabus, dates and application.
Read the UPSC CSE guide →
SSC CGL
Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level
Official-source guides to SSC CGL eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, dates and the application process.
Read the SSC CGL guide →
SSC
Staff Selection Commission
Guides to the Staff Selection Commission exams covered by MentorTalk — SSC CGL and SSC CHSL.
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SSC CHSL
Staff Selection Commission — Combined Higher Secondary Level
Official-source guides to SSC CHSL eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, dates and the application process.
Read the SSC CHSL guide →
CUET UG
Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
Official-source guides to CUET UG eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, dates and the application process.
Read the CUET UG guide →
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