The Narendra Modi-led Indian government is facing renewed criticism after a technical glitch delayed the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026 at various centers across the country. The delay primarily impacted the afternoon session, with students waiting for hours before the examination commenced at 4 PM instead of the scheduled 3 PM. The National Testing Agency (NTA) attributed the disruption to a technical issue reported by its technology partner, Tata Consultancy Services. Opposition leaders, including Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi and Rahul Gandhi, have condemned the government's handling of national examinations, linking the CUET delay to previous controversies involving the NEET-UG examination and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) evaluation issues. Gandhi criticized the government's claims of educational excellence, stating that none of the major examinations have been conducted with integrity. The NTA has assured candidates that they will receive full compensatory time for the delay. This incident adds to the ongoing scrutiny of the government's management of educational assessments.