CUET UG 2026 Exam Postponed Due to Bakrid Holiday Change
NTA postpones CUET UG 2026 exam on May 28 due to Bakrid holiday

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the CUET-UG examination originally scheduled for May 28, 2026, due to a change in the Bakrid holiday notification issued by the Government of India. New exam dates for affected candidates will be announced soon.
- 01The CUET-UG exam was set for May 28, 2026, but has been postponed due to the updated holiday schedule.
- 02The NTA will announce revised exam dates shortly for the affected candidates.
- 03The decision follows a memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training dated May 22.
- 04Candidates are advised to check the official NTA and CUET websites for updates.
- 05Helpline details have been provided for candidates with queries regarding the postponement.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the postponement of the CUET-UG examination scheduled for May 28, 2026, due to a change in the holiday notification for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) issued by the Government of India. In an official communication on X (formerly Twitter), the NTA confirmed that both shifts of the examination will not take place as planned. The agency stated that revised dates for the affected candidates will be shared shortly. This decision aligns with a memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training dated May 22, which outlined the updated holiday schedule. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the official NTA and CUET websites for the latest updates regarding the examination. Additionally, the NTA has provided helpline details, including a contact number and email support, to assist candidates with any queries related to the postponement. The CUET (UG) serves as a national-level entrance examination for undergraduate programs across over 280 universities in India, including central, state, and private institutions.
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The postponement affects students preparing for the CUET-UG, potentially impacting their admission timelines.
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