Upcoming Deadlines
Every dated item on the site: application deadlines, test dates, result days and decision dates, soonest first. A deadline means 11:59 PM India time on that day unless the note says otherwise. Always confirm on the official page before you plan.
Upcoming (50)Rolling (1)Past dates (16)
Upcoming
October 2026
- 22Oct
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Cambridge
My Cambridge Application and transcript due
6 pm UK time
- 31Oct
Careers · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
Career Roadmaps: Which School Subjects Keep Which Doors Open
UCEED 2027: registration closes (regular fee)
Late fee until 6 November 2026; any stream can apply
November 2026
- 1Nov
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Caltech
Restrictive Early Action deadline
Other materials by 6 November; test scores by 30 November
- 1Nov
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Harvard University
Restrictive Early Action deadline (aid forms too)
Answer in mid December
- 1Nov
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Decision in mid December; non-binding
- 1Nov
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Princeton University
Single-Choice Early Action deadline
Decision in mid December
- 1Nov
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Stanford University
Restrictive Early Action deadline
Decision by mid December
- 1Nov
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Yale University
- 3Nov
Careers · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
Career Roadmaps: Which School Subjects Keep Which Doors Open
CA Foundation January 2027: exam form opens (3 to 16 November)
Only for students who registered with ICAI before 1 September 2026
- 7Nov
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Toronto
Apply by this date for first-round consideration
Finish documents by 1 December 2026
- 9Nov
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Princeton University
Financial aid application due for Single-Choice Early Action
- 16Nov
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Oxford
- 30Nov
Careers · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
Career Roadmaps: Which School Subjects Keep Which Doors Open
NID DAT 2027: registration closes
11:59 PM; prelims on 20 December 2026
- 30Nov
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: ETH Zurich
Master's application deadline for autumn 2027 (window opens 1 November)
For degrees from outside Switzerland
- 30Nov
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- 30Nov
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Melbourne
Applications close for the February 2027 start
For students who have already finished school
December 2026
- 1Dec
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: ETH Zurich
- 1Dec
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Oxford
Online interviews during December
Shortlisted applicants only
- 15Dec
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
JEE Advanced 2027 brochure expected (approximate)
Watch jeeadv.ac.in
- 16Dec
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: National University of Singapore (NUS)
Applications open for 2027 entry (international qualifications)
NUS Undergraduate Admissions portal
- 20Dec
Careers · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
Career Roadmaps: Which School Subjects Keep Which Doors Open
- 21Dec
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Imperial College London
Booking closes for the January ESAT and TMUA sitting
6 pm UK time; the tests run 4 to 8 January 2027
- 31Dec
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Caltech
- 31Dec
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- 31Dec
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University College London (UCL)
January 2027
- 1Jan
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Harvard University
Answer at the end of March; reply by early May
- 1Jan
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Princeton University
Decision in late March; reply by 1 May
- 2Jan
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Yale University
- 3Jan
Careers · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
Career Roadmaps: Which School Subjects Keep Which Doors Open
- 4Jan
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Caltech
Other materials by 10 January; decision in mid March; reply by 1 May
- 4Jan
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Decision in mid March; reply by 1 May 2027
- 4Jan
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University College London (UCL)
January admissions tests (4 to 8 January)
TARA, ESAT and TMUA; booking by 21 December 2026
- 5Jan
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Stanford University
Decision by early April; reply by 1 May
- 13Jan
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Imperial College London
UCAS deadline for all other courses
6 pm UK time, 11:30 pm in India
- 13Jan
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University College London (UCL)
UCAS deadline for most courses
6 pm UK time, 11:30 pm in India
- 15Jan
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: McGill University
Application deadline for international applicants (Fall 2027)
Entrance scholarship deadline about a week later
- 15Jan
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Toronto
OUAC application deadline for most programmes
Engineering documents and Online Student Profile also due
- 17Jan
Careers · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
Career Roadmaps: Which School Subjects Keep Which Doors Open
9 am to 12 noon
- 22Jan
Careers · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
Career Roadmaps: Which School Subjects Keep Which Doors Open
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 (22 to 30 January, tentative)
From the NTA exam calendar of 16 September 2026; registration not yet announced
- 27Jan
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Cambridge
February 2027
- 1Feb
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Harvard University
- 1Feb
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Princeton University
- 1Feb
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Toronto
Documents due; Computer Science and Rotman Commerce supplementary applications due
- 15Feb
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- 15Feb
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Stanford University
- 17Feb
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: National University of Singapore (NUS)
Application deadline for 2027 entry
Offers for most applicants by the third week of May 2027
March 2027
- 1Mar
Careers · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
Career Roadmaps: Which School Subjects Keep Which Doors Open
CMI entrance 2027: applications expected to open
Approximate date from CMI's admissions page
- 31Mar
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: ETH Zurich
Bachelor's application deadline and German C1 certificate due
23:59 Swiss time
May 2027
- 15May
Careers · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
Career Roadmaps: Which School Subjects Keep Which Doors Open
2 pm, Saturday
- 31May
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Melbourne
Applications close for the July 2027 mid-year start
Some courses only
No fixed deadline (rolling)
Scholarship
Game Plan for College: US Athletic Scholarships for Student-Athletes
How US college sport works, the NCAA and NAIA leagues, the academic bar (SAT 1100+), the coach-driven timeline, and why to start two years early.
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Past dates (16)
Dates that have gone by, newest first. They show how each cycle runs, so you can plan the next one. A university usually keeps a similar calendar from year to year, but always check the new dates when they are announced.
October 2026
- 15Oct
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Oxford
UCAS deadline for all Oxford courses
Closed15 Oct 2026 (closed)6 pm UK time, 10:30 pm in India
- 15Oct
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Cambridge
Closed15 Oct 2026 (closed)6 pm UK time, 10:30 pm in India
- 15Oct
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University College London (UCL)
Closed15 Oct 2026 (closed)6 pm UK time, 10:30 pm in India
- 15Oct
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Stanford University
Restrictive Early Action deadline if adding an arts portfolio
Closed15 Oct 2026 (closed)Portfolio due 20 October
- 15Oct
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Imperial College London
Closed15 Oct 2026 (closed)6 pm UK time, 10:30 pm in India
- 12Oct
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Oxford
Admissions tests week begins (12 to 16 October)
Closed12 Oct 2026 (closed)Booking closed on 28 September 2026
- 12Oct
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Cambridge
Admissions tests week begins (12 to 16 October)
Closed12 Oct 2026 (closed)Booking closed on 28 September 2026
- 9Oct
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: University of Toronto
Lester B. Pearson scholarship: school nomination closed
Closed9 Oct 2026 (closed)Schools nominate one student each; plan early for 2028 entry
- 1Oct
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: McGill University
Applications opened for Fall 2027
Closed1 Oct 2026 (closed)
June 2026
- 30Jun
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
2026 cycle: BS (Research) in-person counselling at IISc
Closed30 Jun 2026 (closed)Report by 7:45 am; absence means no seat
- 20Jun
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
Closed20 Jun 2026 (closed)Final tuition by 4 July 2026
- 7Jun
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
2026 cycle: IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)
Closed7 Jun 2026 (closed)Marksheet upload by 21 June 2026
May 2026
- 17May
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
Closed17 May 2026 (closed)Result on 1 June 2026
- 1May
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
2026 cycle: BS (Research) application opened (to 7 June)
Closed1 May 2026 (closed)For reference; 2027 notice expected in February 2027
April 2026
- 28Apr
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
2026 cycle: VITEEE exam (28 April to 3 May)
Closed28 Apr 2026 (closed)Result in the second week of May
- 12Apr
Universities · Grades 9–10, Grades 11–12
University Spotlight: Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
2026 cycle: VITEEE applications closed
Closed12 Apr 2026 (closed)For reference; VITEEE 2027 not yet announced
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