NTA Postpones CUET UG 2026 Exams Due to Bakrid Holiday Change
CUET UG 2026 exams postponed by NTA after Bakrid holiday change; new dates to be announced soon

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) CUET-UG 2026 exams originally set for May 28, following a change in the Bakrid holiday schedule by the Government of India. New exam dates will be announced soon, and candidates are advised to check the NTA's official websites for updates.
- 01The CUET-UG 2026 exams were scheduled for May 28 but have been postponed due to a revised holiday declaration.
- 02The decision was made following a notification from the Government of India regarding the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday.
- 03The NTA communicated the postponement via a post on X, indicating that both shifts of the exam will be rescheduled.
- 04A Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum dated May 22 confirmed the change in the holiday schedule.
- 05Candidates should regularly check the NTA's official websites for updates on the revised exam dates and additional announcements.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the postponement of the Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) CUET-UG 2026 exams, which were originally scheduled for May 28, 2026. This decision follows a recent revision by the Government of India regarding the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday. The NTA shared this update through an official post on X, indicating that both shifts of the examination will be rescheduled, with new dates to be communicated shortly. The postponement aligns with a Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum dated May 22, 2026, confirming the updated holiday schedule. Candidates are strongly advised to keep an eye on the NTA's official websites for the latest information regarding the revised exam schedule and any further announcements. This change reflects the agency's commitment to accommodating the holiday adjustments while ensuring that candidates have ample time to prepare for the exams. The NTA has previously issued guidelines and a dress code for the CUET-UG 2026 exams, which will remain in effect once the new dates are announced.
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The postponement may affect students' preparation schedules and timelines for university admissions.
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