Updates as of August 31, 2026
Enrollment for the SWAYAM-NPTEL July-December 2026 semester, which opened 27 May 2026, has now closed: 3 August 2026 for 4-week (Set 1) and 8-week (Set 1) courses, and 17 August 2026 for 12-week, 4-week (Set 2) and 8-week (Set 2) courses. Classes began 20 July 2026.
Careers3601,055 NPTEL courses are being offered for the July 2026 semester, of which 132 are new and 923 are reruns or upgraded reruns, spread across 4, 8 and 12-week formats. Course enrollment itself remains free; only the proctored certification exam carries a fee.
Careers360The proctored exams for the July 2026 NPTEL semester are scheduled on 19 and 20 September 2026, followed by a second block on 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 October 2026, covering the 4-week, 8-week and 12-week course sets respectively.
Careers360Updates as of July 11, 2026
NPTEL has opened enrolment for the July 2026 semester on SWAYAM, with 1,055 certification courses on offer including 132 new courses. Enrolment opened on 27 May 2026 and course content begins on 20 July 2026.
NPTEL — July 2026 Semester Course RegistrationFor the July 2026 semester, the exam registration deadline is 27 July 2026 for 4-week and 8-week courses, and 17 August 2026 for 12-week courses as well as the SET-2 batches of the 4-week and 8-week courses. Register through exams.nta.nic.in/swayam.
NPTEL July 2026 — Exam Registration DeadlinesNTA will conduct the SWAYAM-NPTEL July 2026 semester certification exams on 19 and 20 September 2026 and on 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 October 2026. Exam fee is Rs 750 per course (Rs 600 for each additional course), reduced to Rs 500 and Rs 400 for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD candidates.
NTA SWAYAM — July 2026 Semester Exam DatesThe previous cycle has just concluded: NTA held the SWAYAM January 2026 semester exams from 17 to 21 June 2026, with 22 and 23 June kept as buffer dates. Admit cards were issued on 12 June 2026 and results will be published on the NTA SWAYAM portal.
NTA SWAYAM — January 2026 Semester ExamSWAYAM courses are free to learn; only the proctored certification exam is paid. Credit transfer is permitted where the candidate's university has adopted the UGC credit framework, so check with your institution before registering for the exam.
NTA — Official SWAYAM Exam PortalUpdates as of May 15, 2026
SWAYAM July 2026 semester course enrolment is open on swayam.gov.in with credit-transfer-eligible courses across UG, PG and skill streams from premier institutes.
SWAYAM PortalApplication forms, admit cards, results and the latest official notifications for SWAYAM are released on the official portal. Candidates are advised to track the portal regularly and avoid third-party sources for date-sensitive updates.
SWAYAM PortalThe complete, syllabus-aligned topic list for SWAYAM — including subject-wise weightage and the recommended preparation order — is maintained on ProSyllabus and updated each cycle. Use it to structure your study plan and revision schedule.
ProSyllabus — SWAYAM SyllabusFree section-wise practice quizzes with detailed solutions for SWAYAM are available on ProSyllabus. Use them for daily revision and to identify weak topics before the actual attempt.
ProSyllabus — SWAYAM PracticeSWAYAM Proctored Exam for certification in various online courses offered by the Government of India. Refer to the latest information bulletin and previous year question papers to align your preparation with the current pattern.
ProSyllabus — SWAYAM OverviewCut-off trends, marking scheme and stage-wise selection details for SWAYAM change every cycle. Cross-check the latest official notification PDF against community discussions and previous year analyses before finalising your strategy.
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