The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) January 2026 semester examination. Candidates who have not yet applied for the certification exam can now complete the registration process through the official SWAYAM exam portal, exams.nta.nic.in/swayam/. According to the official notice, the extension has been provided to enable more candidates to apply for the examination.
SWAYAM January 2026: Revised Schedule
As per the revised timeline announced by NTA:
- Last date for online submission of application form: May 13, 2026, up to 11:50 pm
- Last date for successful fee transaction: May 14, 2026, up to 11:50 pm
- Correction window: May 15 to May 17, 2026, up to 11:50 pm
Earlier, the registration process was scheduled to close on May 11, while the fee payment deadline was May 12.
How to Apply for NTA SWAYAM 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply:
- Visit the official website nta.ac.in
- Click on the SWAYAM July 2026 application link
- Register using basic details
- Fill out the application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the form and download confirmation page
A direct link to apply is available on the portal.
Candidates Advised to Review Corrections Carefully
NTA has asked candidates to make corrections in their application forms carefully during the correction window. The agency clarified that no further opportunity for correction will be provided after the correction period ends.
Where to Check Updates
Candidates facing difficulties while applying for the SWAYAM January 2026 semester examination can contact NTA at 011-40759000 or write to the official email ID, swayam@nta.ac.in. Applicants have also been advised to regularly visit the official websites of the National Testing Agency and the SWAYAM exam portal for the latest updates related to the examination.
