Kejriwal Criticizes PM Modi Over CUET-UG 2026 Technical Glitches
CUET-UG 2026 glitches: Kejriwal's 'educated PM' jibe at PM Modi
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Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi following technical disruptions during the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) confirmed that issues at Tata Consultancy Services caused delays, affecting students nationwide.
- 01Arvind Kejriwal's comments were triggered by reports of technical glitches delaying the CUET-UG 2026 exams at various centers.
- 02Students at the Shetala Institute of Technology in Varanasi faced significant delays, with exams not starting until after 10:50 AM despite a 9 AM start time.
- 03The National Testing Agency (NTA) attributed the disruptions to a technical glitch from its service provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
- 04NTA assured that compensatory time would be given to affected candidates and revised the afternoon exam schedule.
- 05This incident follows other controversies regarding major national examinations, including issues with CBSE and NEET-UG.
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On May 30, 2026, Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after technical glitches disrupted the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026 at several centers across India. Reports indicated that students at the Shetala Institute of Technology in Varanasi faced delays, with exams not starting on time due to server issues. In response, Kejriwal tweeted, 'The country needs an educated PM,' highlighting the frustrations of students and parents. The National Testing Agency (NTA) confirmed that the delays were caused by a technical glitch from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and assured that compensatory time would be provided to candidates. The NTA also adjusted the afternoon exam schedule to accommodate the delays. This incident adds to ongoing controversies surrounding major examinations in India, including issues with the CBSE and NEET-UG.
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The technical disruptions during the CUET-UG 2026 exams have caused significant stress and confusion among students and parents, affecting their examination experience.
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