Economics entrance exam dates, 2026-27
Last dates to apply and exam dates for the four exams most MA and MSc Economics applicants sit.
Last checked 30 September 2026. Covers: GATE 2027, IIT JAM 2027, CUET-PG 2027 and ISI MSQE.
Official read on the organiser's or institute's own page. Reported found on third-party sites and still to be checked. Expected not announced yet.
| Exam | Registration opens | Last date to apply | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| GATE 2027 (XH-C1) | 2 September 2026 OfficialGATE 2027 website, IIT Madras | 5 October 2026 OfficialGATE 2027 website, IIT Madras Closed With late fee: 12 October 2026 | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 OfficialGATE 2027 website, IIT Madras |
| IIT JAM 2027 (Economics) | 11 September 2026 | 19 October 2026 Closed | 14 February 2027 |
| CUET-PG 2027 (Economics) | Expected from December 2026 | Last date not announced. The 2026 cycle closed on 14 January 2026. | 1 to 25 March 2027, with buffer days at the end of the month |
| ISI MSQE | Not announced ExpectedISI admissions | 2027 dates not announced. In the 2026 cycle applications closed on 26 March and the test was on 10 May (reported). | Not announced |
Updated 30 September 2026. Times are in IST; a deadline runs to the end of the day.
What the table leaves out
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