NTA Clarifies CUET PG 2026 Re-Examination Details
NTA's Official Statement on CUET PG 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a statement concerning the CUET PG 2026, confirming that a re-examination was held for 565 candidates. The agency urged students to disregard any rumors circulating on social media.
In response to speculation regarding the Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026, the NTA clarified that exams for specific subjects were conducted on two different dates in March 2026 due to exceptional circumstances. The re-examination was specifically for the 565 candidates affected.
The NTA emphasized that the exams conducted on March 29 and 30, 2026, were not distinct tests but rather a special arrangement for those who missed their originally scheduled dates. Furthermore, the agency confirmed that no normalization of scores was applied for any candidates in CUET PG 2026.
Clarification on Examination Dates
NTA has seen queries on social media about some CUET (PG) 2026 subjects being held on more than one date, and about normalization not being applied.
— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) June 13, 2026
In order to avoid speculation, the following is being clarified.
In March 2026, due to the law-and-order disruption at Tura…
The NTA explained that some candidates were unable to attend their exams on the scheduled dates due to law-and-order issues in Tura, Meghalaya, and security concerns at certain overseas exam centers. These situations were beyond the candidates' control, prompting the agency to arrange a re-examination for them.
Impact on Candidates
Number of Candidates Affected
The NTA reported that 565 candidates were impacted by these issues. A rescheduled examination took place for these students on March 29 and 30. The agency is committed to ensuring that no candidate is penalized for circumstances beyond their control.
Subjects in the Re-Examination
During the re-examination phase, tests for a total of 28 subjects were conducted. The NTA prepared separate question papers for these subjects, ensuring that their difficulty levels matched those of the main examination. Subject experts reviewed and certified that both sets of papers were equivalent in difficulty.
Normalization of Scores
Many students expressed concerns on social media about whether the scores of candidates who took the exam on different dates were normalized. The NTA has firmly stated that no normalization of scores was implemented for any candidate.
The agency clarified that all candidates' marks were calculated using the same methodology. Regardless of whether a candidate participated in the main examination or the re-examination, results were based on actual marks. No candidate received any unfair advantage or disadvantage. The NTA confirmed that students taking the re-examination did not receive easier question papers, nor were their scores adjusted. The evaluation process was consistent for all candidates.