CUET UG 2026 Exam Delayed At Some Centres Due To Technical Glitch

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said that a technical glitch reported by its exam partner, TCS, delayed the commencement of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026 at some examination centres on May 30.

The agency said the issue has now been resolved and candidates will be provided full compensatory time to ensure that no student is disadvantaged.

As part of the revised schedule, candidates appearing in the afternoon session will be allowed entry from 2.30 pm, while the examination will begin at 4 pm instead of the originally scheduled 3 pm.

NTA stated that students appearing for the morning session are being given the complete duration of the examination and will be permitted to leave only after completing the full paper.

#CUETUG2026 — Important Notice

M/s TCS has reported that a technical glitch at their end delayed the commencement of CUET (UG) 2026 at some centres on 30.05.2026. The issue has since been resolved, and the exam is being conducted with full compensatory time so that no candidate…

— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) May 30, 2026

Expressing regret over the disruption, the NTA apologised for the inconvenience caused to students and parents. “NTA sincerely regrets the inconvenience caused to students and parents,” the statement said.

Earlier this week, the NTA had revised the CUET UG 2026 examination schedule after May 28 was declared a public holiday on account of Eid-ul-Adha in several parts of the country.

Candidates who were originally scheduled to appear for the examination on that date were informed that their tests would be conducted on alternate dates, with fresh admit cards and examination details issued subsequently.

The rescheduling was carried out to ensure that students were not inconvenienced by the holiday and could appear for the examination without disruption.