NPTEL Exam Registration Closing: Urgent Steps to Secure Your October 2026 Slot

Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 7:34 [IST]

With several campuses mandating credits this semester, the NPTEL July–December 2026 exam registration for Set‑2 four‑ and eight‑week courses closes between August 27 and 28. Learners must lock an exam city and slot, then pay, to confirm. October exam dates vary by course, including October 16, 22 and 25.

Many 12‑week and early‑running courses closed exam registration on August 17, while Set‑2 short courses retain August 27–28 cut‑offs. Course cards on SWAYAM and NPTEL’s course portals display the exact last date and the allotted October exam day for each subject. Expect heavy traffic near the cut‑off.

NPTEL Exam Registration Closing: Secure Your Slot

How to register and pick your NPTEL exam centre

Login to the NPTEL exam portal from your course page, add the course to your cart, choose the exam city and preferred session, then proceed to pay. Upload a recent photo and signature, and verify personal details carefully. Hall tickets release closer to the exam after successful payment.

NPTEL exam fee and payment rules

The listed fee on SWAYAM for the proctored certification exam is Rs 1,000 per course. Pay only through the official payment gateway shown in your cart; keep the receipt. Registration is confirmed after payment reflects in the portal. Colleges may independently support fee waivers; check locally.

Name, ID and APAAR match for credit transfer

Ensure the name on your hall ticket matches your government ID and your APAAR Academic Bank of Credits profile. Mismatches can delay entry or block credit mapping later. Carry the same ID you registered with; institutions increasingly reconcile SWAYAM credits using APAAR identifiers.

Choosing October exam dates for your NPTEL course

Exam days are course‑specific, spread across October 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 and 25. You may attempt two exams on one day across the forenoon and afternoon sessions, if schedules permit. Always confirm on your course card before paying for the slot.

Centre availability, corrections and refund pointers

Popular cities fill early; adjacent centres can appear if your first choice is full. Limited edits are possible only when your cart is empty, so review entries before paying. Hall tickets typically release about two weeks before exams. Use reliable UPI or cards during peak hours.

Bottom line for August 27–28: check your course card’s exact deadline, confirm the correct name and APAAR, pick a reachable city and suitable session, then pay without waiting for the last hour. Doing this now secures your seat and keeps your credit transfer plans on track.