The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026 examinations that were scheduled to be conducted on May 28.
The decision comes after a revision in the date of the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday, according to an official government notification.
Why Were the CUET UG 2026 Exams Postponed?
In an official notice, the NTA stated that the examination schedule was revised to avoid clashes with the Bakrid holiday.
The agency said the affected candidates will receive updated examination dates soon.
“The revised examination dates for the affected candidates will be announced shortly,” the notice said.
Students Advised to Check Official Website Regularly
The NTA has advised candidates appearing for the postponed examination to regularly monitor the official website for fresh updates regarding the revised schedule.
Students are also encouraged to keep checking their application dashboards and registered email IDs for notifications.
NTA Helpdesk Details for CUET UG Candidates
Candidates facing confusion or requiring clarification regarding the postponement can contact the NTA helpdesk.
Official Contact Details:
- Helpdesk Number: 011-40759000
- Email: cuet-ug@nta.ac.in
CUET UG 2026 Remains a Key Entrance Exam
National Testing Agency conducts the CUET UG examination for admission into undergraduate programmes across central universities and several participating institutions in India.
The postponement affects only the examinations scheduled for May 28, while other exam dates remain unchanged for now.
Students are advised not to panic and wait for the revised schedule announcement from the NTA.
