Swayam Exam 16 Schedule Announced for June 2026,Check Timings & Pattern

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the SWAYAM Exam 16 schedule for June 2026. The SWAYAM January 2026 semester exams will begin from 17 June to 21 June 2026. The buffer dates are on 22 June and 23 June. 

👉Click here to check the SWAYAM exam schedule released by NTA.

The exams will span across 648 courses, and the mode will be hybrid, which means it will encompass Computer-Based Tests (CBT) and Pen-and-Paper exams.

SWAYAM-16 June 2026 Exam Dates: Highlights

As the official NTA notice communicates, the SWAYAM-16 exams will take place over five days. The buffer dates may be utilised if any technical issue emerges. The following are the crucial dates of SWAYAM January 2026 semester exams:

SWAYAM-16 Exam Timings and Shifts

The exam mode and shift will be printed in the datesheet of each subject (released by NTA). The exams will be conducted in two shifts each day:

• Morning Shift: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
• Afternoon Shift: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Exam Pattern and Language Details

As per the NTA words:

• The question papers will be in English.
• Except for language subjects.
• Language papers will be conducted in their respective languages.
• There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers in the MCQ sections.

Popular SWAYAM Courses Offered by Top Institutions

Some popular courses offered by SWAYAM are listed here:

How to Check SWAYAM January 2026 Exam Dates?

Follow these steps to check your subject’s timetable for the SWAYAM 16 January exam 2026:

• First, visit the official website
• Click on the link for SWAYAM January 2026 semester exam dates
• A PDF file will appear 
• Carefully check the exam dates
• Download and save the PDF file

SWAYAM Certificate Eligibility and Credit Transfer

SWAYAM certificate will be given only to those who have qualified. The eligibility criteria will be specified on the respective course pages.
Academic credits from SWAYAM courses can be used by universities and colleges that approve credit transfer.

Several SWAYAM courses are developed and taught by faculty from IITs, IIMs, and central universities, IGNOU. They also offer credit-based online courses.

The table below highlights the role of these institutes in SWAYAM with their respective admission pathways:

For more updates like IIT Delhi Admission, IIT Delhi Courses and Fees, and IIT Delhi Scholarships, students can refer to our pages.

Application Steps for SWAYAM-16 January Exam 2026

The SWAYAM-16 January Exam 2026 application process is:

• Registration to generate an application number and password
• Fill the application form with personal details, upload documents, select courses, exam dates, and four mandatory exam centres
• Pay the application fee to confirm exam registration

Important Advisory for Candidates

Visiting the official website exams.nta.nic.in/swayam and nta.ac.in for the latest updates is advised for students.
Candidates can contact the NTA Help Desk at 011-4075 9000 or email swayam@nta.ac.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What are the exam dates of SWAYAM January 2026?

Ans: The SWAYAM January 2026 semester exams will begin from 17 June to 21 June 2026. The buffer dates are on 22 June and 23 June.

Ques: When will the admit card be available?

Ans: You can expect the admit card 3-4 days before the exam. The admit card will be dropped on the official website.

Ques: What will be the certification rules in SWAYAM January 2026 exam?

Ans: SWAYAM certificate will be given only to those who have qualified. The eligibility criteria will be specified on the respective course pages. There is no negative marking. Monitor NTA sites for city intimation slips.