SIO Requests Postponement of CUET UG 2026 Exam Due to Eid al-Adha Conflict
CUET UG 2026 to Be Postponed? SIO Urges NTA to Reschedule May 28 Exam
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The Students' Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) has urged the National Testing Agency (NTA) to postpone the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET UG) scheduled for May 28, 2026, due to its overlap with Eid al-Adha. The SIO argues that this timing could hinder students' ability to observe religious duties and manage travel arrangements.
- 01SIO submitted a memorandum to NTA requesting a reschedule of the CUET UG exam on May 28, 2026.
- 02The exam coincides with Eid al-Adha, a significant religious festival for many students.
- 03NTA has not yet issued an official response regarding the request from SIO.
- 04CUET UG 2026 is set to take place from May 11 to May 31, 2026, across India.
- 05Over 15 lakh candidates have registered for CUET UG 2026, with 96.6% receiving their preferred exam centers.
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The Students' Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) has formally requested the National Testing Agency (NTA) to postpone the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET UG) scheduled for May 28, 2026, due to its overlap with Eid al-Adha, a major Muslim festival celebrated across the country. The SIO has expressed concerns that many candidates, especially those traveling from distant locations, may face challenges in travel and accommodation during this significant religious observance. They have submitted a memorandum to the NTA, urging the agency to prioritize rescheduling the exam to allow students ample time to plan their travel arrangements. The CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from May 11 to May 31, 2026, in a computer-based format for lakhs of students seeking admission to various undergraduate programs. As of now, the NTA has not released an official statement regarding the SIO's request. The CUET UG 2026 has attracted over 15,68,866 candidates, with 96.6% of those who requested changes to their exam centers successfully allocated their preferred locations.
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If the exam is not rescheduled, students may face difficulties in fulfilling their religious obligations during Eid al-Adha.
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