CUET UG 2026 Exam Delayed Due to Technical Issues

The CUET UG 2026 exam has been delayed due to a technical issue reported by TCS, as confirmed by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Students will receive additional time to complete their exams, with revised schedules announced for the afternoon session. The NTA is committed to ensuring that no candidate faces inconvenience. The examination is set to take place across India and in several international locations. For further details, candidates can check the official website.

By Ambika Singh May 30, 2026, 13:45 IST

Delay in CUET UG 2026 Exam

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced via a tweet that a technical glitch reported by TCS has caused a delay in the commencement of the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET UG) for the first session today. The agency has confirmed that the issue has been resolved and that students will be granted additional time. To ensure that no candidate faces inconvenience, the timing for the afternoon session has been adjusted. Reporting and entry for the second session will now begin at 2:30 PM, with the exam starting at 4:00 PM.

Official Statement from the Board

The tweet stated, 'Candidates appearing for the morning session will be given the full duration of the exam and will only exit after completing it.' For any inquiries, candidates can reach the help desk at +91-11-40759000 or via email at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in.

Postponement of CUET UG

Recently, the examination agency released a revised schedule for the exam originally set for May 28, which was postponed due to Bakrid. According to the updated calendar, the rescheduled exams will now take place on three dates: May 31, June 6, and June 7, 2026. Candidates can view and download the official schedule through the official website cuet.nta.nic.in.

Nationwide Examination Conduct

The NTA is conducting the CUET UG 2026 from May 11 to June 7, 2026, in a computer-based test (CBT) format across India and in 14 international cities in 13 countries. These include Sharjah and Abu Dhabi (UAE), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait, Kathmandu (Nepal), Doha (Qatar), Muscat (Oman), Manama (Bahrain), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and Washington D.C.