Kamal Ghorui
Online registration for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is scheduled to begin in the first week of April, according to the annual academic calendar issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE) for the 2026-27 session.The DoE said the calendar has been prepared in line with notified holidays and existing rules to ensure the smooth functioning of schools and the holistic development of students.The calendar, released also for all government and government-aided schools in Delhi, outlines key dates for admissions, examinations, holidays and co-curricular activities for the upcoming academic year.The calendar also includes timelines for competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, CA and CLAT registrations in July, along with scholarship exams like National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship and Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha to be conducted later in August.The Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya Vidya Shakti Mission was approved by the Delhi government in December, 2025 as part of its efforts to strengthen access to higher education for government school students. Cleared by the Cabinet, the scheme was introduced to provide structured academic support for national-level entrance examinations such as CUET, JEE, NEET and CLAT, addressing the gap faced by students who cannot afford private coaching.
