2026 registration deadline passed. The latest published extension ended on 16 September 2026. No later reopening was found in the sources checked on 20 October 2026.
Your 2026–27 timeline
| When | What happens | What you need to do |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug–16 Sep 2026 | Student enrolment, including extension | Completed through IAPT or a registered centre |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Published correction deadline | The announced correction window has passed |
| Before examination | Admit card and centre instructions | Check the IAPT student login; a precise release date was not verified |
| 22 Nov 2026 · 8:30–10:30 a.m. | NSEP | Use your assigned centre and reporting instructions |
| By 15 Jan 2027 | INO shortlist announced | Check IAPT and register separately with HBCSE if selected |
| 31 Jan 2027 · 9 a.m.–noon | INPhO | Bring the INO admit card and follow HBCSE instructions |
| To be announced | OCSC Physics | HBCSE says camp dates will be announced by 15 January 2027 |
How enrolment works
During the enrolment window, eligible students can register through a recognised examination centre or use IAPT’s individual online enrolment. A school that is not an exam centre does not prevent its students from enrolling through the permitted alternative.
The published fee is ₹300 per subject. Confirm successful payment and enrolment in the student dashboard. An account alone is not a completed registration.
How we label updates
- Announced: directly supported by the current official notice.
- Deadline passed: the published date has elapsed; this does not imply an extension.
- To be announced: a precise date has not been verified.
This is a checked guide, not a live feed. Review the official sites for notices issued after 20 October 2026. The next NSEP cycle’s dates and eligibility must be checked separately.
Quick links for this stage
Registration status and fee · Admit card and login · Exam centres · Result timeline
Official sources and verificationVerified 20 October 2026. Official notices take precedence.
IAPT announcements ↗IAPT exam portal ↗HBCSE 2026–27 schedule ↗
IAPT announcements ↗IAPT exam portal ↗HBCSE 2026–27 schedule ↗