Official NACTEVET Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Pdf: Opening Dates, Exams, and Breaks
The National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET) is a statutory corporate body established under the NACTVET Act, Cap. 129, with the mandate to coordinate and regulate technical and vocational education and training in Tanzania.
The Council oversees the national qualifications system to ensure that graduates from technical and vocational institutions meet quality standards and respond effectively to evolving labour market demands and technological advancements.
Through its regulatory role, NACTEVET ensures that technical and vocational education equips learners with advanced skills, knowledge, and responsibility within their areas of specialization.
As part of this mandate, NACTEVET has released the Official NACTEVET Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Pdf, providing a comprehensive schedule that guides admissions, examinations, reporting dates, transfers, and academic activities for TVET institutions and universities offering NTA programmes across Tanzania.
Overview of the Official NACTEVET Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Pdf
The Official NACTEVET Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Pdf outlines all major academic and administrative activities from May 2025 through September 2026. The calendar applies to TVET institutions, VET centres, universities offering NTA programmes, secondary schools implementing vocational education (Amali), and relevant regulatory bodies including NACTEVET and VETA.
It serves as the official reference for applicants, students, institutions, and examination bodies involved in technical and vocational education during the 2025/2026 academic cycle
Official NACTEVET Academic Calendar for 2025/2026
| S/N | Date | Event | Responsible |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28th May 2025 | Opening of the First Window for 2025/2026 Student Admissions | NACTEVET |
| 2 | 28th May – 11th July 2025 | Applications for Admission | Applicants, TVET Institutions and Universities offering NTA Programmes |
| 3 | 2nd – 30th June 2025 | Uploading of Vocational Education (Amali) Continuous Assessment Results for Secondary Schools | Secondary Schools implementing Vocational Education (Amali) |
| 4 | 16th – 27th June 2025 | National Examination for NVA | VETA and VET Centers |
| 5 | 16th June – 30th August 2025 | Conduct of Semester II and Semester I Examinations for September and March intakes respectively | TVET Institutions, Universities offering NTA Programmes and NACTEVET |
| 6 | 1st July – 30th September 2025 | Applications for VET programme for the year 2026 | TVET Institutions / VET Centers |
| 7 | 1st July – 30th September 2025 | Uploading, submission, and verification of Semester I & II Examination Results | TVET Institutions, Universities offering NTA Programmes and NACTEVET |
| 8 | 1st July – 31st December 2025 | Capacity building to Admission and Examination Officers | Admission Officers, Examination Officers and NACTEVET |
| 9 | 12th – 20th July 2025 | Selection of the First Round for CAS Applicants | NACTEVET |
| 10 | 14th – 18th July 2025 | Selection of applicants for non-health programmes | TVET Institutions Selection Committees |
| 11 | 15th July 2025 | Beginning of Second Term for VET students | TVET Institutions / VET Centers |
| 12 | 19th July – 2nd August 2025 | Submission of Selected Applicants for Verification | TVET Institutions |
| 13 | 24th July 2025 | Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Meeting | Principals, Vice Chancellors and NACTEVET |
| 14 | 25th July 2025 | Publication of CAS First Round Selection Results | NACTEVET, Applicants, Institutions |
| 15 | 25th July – 24th August 2025 | CAS Second Round Applications and Transfers | Applicants, TVET Institutions and Universities |
| 16 | 4th – 13th August 2025 | Verification of First Round Applicants | NACTEVET |
| 17 | 14th August 2025 | Release of First Round Verification Results | NACTEVET |
| 18 | 14th August – 18th September 2025 | Second Round Applications (Non-HAS & Zanzibar HAS) | Applicants, Institutions, Universities and NACTEVET |
| 19 | 21st August – 20th September 2025 | Distribution of VET National Examination Forms (Dec 2025) | VETA |
| 20 | 25th – 31st August 2025 | Selection of CAS Applicants – Second Round | NACTEVET |
| 21 | 1st September 2025 | Publication of CAS Second Round Results | NACTEVET |
| 22 | 2nd – 26th September 2025 | CAS Third Round Applications and Transfers | Applicants, Institutions, Universities and NACTEVET |
| 23 | 19th – 20th September 2025 | Selection for non-health programmes | TVET Institutions Selection Committees |
| 24 | 22nd September – 20th October 2025 | Submission of Selected Applicants for Verification (Second Round) | Institutions and NACTEVET |
| 25 | 27th September – 4th October 2025 | CAS Third Round Selection Process | NACTEVET |
| 26 | 5th October 2025 | Publication of CAS Third Round Results | NACTEVET, Institutions and Applicants |
| 27 | 5th – 15th October 2025 | CAS Fourth Round Applications and Transfers | Applicants, Institutions and NACTEVET |
| 28 | 6th – 30th October 2025 | Applications for VET programmes | Applicants and TVET Institutions |
| 29 | 16th – 20th October 2025 | CAS Fourth Round Selection | NACTEVET |
| 30 | 17th October – 3rd November 2025 | Verification and confirmation of inter-transfers | NACTEVET |
| 31 | 21st October 2025 | Publication of CAS Fourth Round Results | NACTEVET, Institutions and Applicants |
| 32 | 21st – 27th October 2025 | Verification of Second Round Selected Applicants | NACTEVET |
| 33 | 28th October 2025 | Release of Second Round Verification Results | NACTEVET |
| 34 | 17th November 2025 | Opening and Reporting of New Students (2025/2026) | TVET Institutions and Universities |
| 35 | 24th November 2025 | Reporting of Continuing Students | TVET Institutions and Universities |
| 36 | 17th Nov – 12th Dec 2025 | Registration of Students | TVET Institutions and Universities |
| 37 | 17th Nov – 12th Dec 2025 | Online Transfer for Continuing Students | NACTEVET, Students and Institutions |
| 38 | 17th – 30th Nov 2025 | Inter-transfer within Institutions | Students and Institutions |
| 39 | 17th – 20th Nov 2025 | Processing of VET Selected Students | VETA and VET Centers |
| 40 | 29th November 2025 | Release of VET Selected Applicants | VETA and VET Centers |
| 41 | 2nd – 13th December 2025 | Conduct of VET National Examination | Examinees and Institutions |
| 42 | 1st Dec 2025 – 8th Jan 2026 | Semester II Supplementary Examinations | MoH, Institutions and Universities |
| 43 | 18th January 2026 | Release of Supplementary Results | NACTEVET |
| 44 | 1st Jan – 28th Feb 2026 | Preparation and Issuance of Academic Certificates | NACTEVET, VETA and Institutions |
| 45 | 19th – 31st January 2026 | Institutions Apply for March Intake | TVET Institutions and NACTEVET |
| 46 | 7th February 2026 | Publication of Eligible Institutions (March Intake) | NACTEVET |
| 47 | 10th – 28th February 2026 | Admission Window for March Intake | NACTEVET, Institutions and Applicants |
| 48 | 12th Feb – 11th March 2026 | Distribution of VET Exam Forms (June) | VETA |
| 49 | 23rd March – 24th April 2026 | Semester I & II Examinations | TVET Institutions |
| 50 | 2nd – 7th March 2026 | Selection for March Intake | Selection Committees |
| 51 | 23rd March – 22nd May 2026 | Uploading & Verification of Examination Results | Institutions and Universities |
| 52 | 8th – 22nd March 2026 | Submission of Selected Applicants | Institutions and NACTEVET |
| 53 | 24th – 30th March 2026 | Verification of March Intake Applicants | NACTEVET |
| 54 | March – May 2026 | Evaluation Meeting on Admissions | NACTEVET and Principals |
| 55 | 31st March 2026 | Release of March Intake Verification Results | NACTEVET |
| 56 | 1st April – 8th May 2026 | Compilation of Admission Guidebook 2026/2027 | NACTEVET |
| 57 | 27th April 2026 | Beginning of Studies (March Intake) | Institutions and NACTEVET |
| 58 | 27th April – 4th May 2026 | Inter-transfer & Rectification Window | NACTEVET |
| 59 | 5th – 9th May 2026 | Verification after Rectification | NACTEVET |
| 60 | 27th April – 22nd May 2026 | Enrolment of Verified Applicants | TVET Institutions |
| 61 | April – May 2026 | Issuance of HAS & LITA Certificates | NACTEVET and Institutions |
| 62 | 15th May 2026 | Publication of Admission Guidebook 2026/2027 | NACTEVET |
| 63 | May – June 2026 | Capacity Building on Admissions & Examinations | NACTEVET and Institutions |
| 64 | 30th May 2026 | End of Admission Guidebook Submission to TCU | NACTEVET |
| 65 | 26th May – 6th June 2026 | VET National Examination (CBA & NABE) | VETA and Institutions |
| 66 | 28th May 2026 | Opening of Admission Window 2026/2027 | NACTEVET |
| 67 | 1st – 30th June 2026 | Uploading Amali Continuous Assessment Results | Secondary Schools |
| 68 | 6th June 2026 | End of First Term for VET Programmes | Students and Institutions |
| 69 | 27th July – 11th September 2026 | Semester I & II Examinations (March & Sept Intake) | TVET Institutions, NACTEVET & MoH |
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Importance of the NACTEVET Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Pdf
The NACTEVET Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Pdf is an essential planning tool for students, applicants, institutions, and administrators involved in technical and vocational education. By consolidating all academic activities into a single official schedule, the calendar promotes transparency, coordination, and consistency across the TVET system in Tanzania.
Stakeholders are advised to follow the dates strictly as published by NACTEVET to ensure compliance with national regulations governing admissions, examinations, and academic progression.
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