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NTA to Conduct Re-Test for Over 3,700 CUET-UG Candidates Due to Technical Glitch
CUET-UG: NTA to hold re-test for over 3,700 students after glitch
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will offer a re-test for over 3,700 candidates of the CUET-UG 2026 exam who left due to a technical glitch that delayed the start of their examination. Most candidates completed their tests, but those who left will receive a one-time opportunity to reappear.
- 01Over 3,700 candidates will have a chance to retake the CUET-UG 2026 exam due to a technical glitch.
- 02The delay affected the start of Shift 1, with most candidates completing their exams after the issue was resolved.
- 03The technical service provider, TCS iON, has been instructed to conduct a root-cause analysis of the glitch.
- 04NTA has provided a helpline for affected candidates and expressed regret over the inconvenience caused.
- 05The CUET-UG is a national-level entrance exam for undergraduate admissions in India, introduced to standardize the assessment process.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that over 3,700 candidates who left their examination centres due to a technical glitch during the CUET-UG 2026 exam will be allowed to retake the test. The disruption occurred on May 30, 2026, delaying the start of Shift 1, but most candidates (around 95%) managed to complete their exams once it resumed. The NTA stated that the technical service provider, TCS iON, is to conduct a root-cause analysis of the incident. The agency has expressed regret for the stress caused to students and parents, providing a helpline for assistance. This incident is not isolated; the CUET-UG has faced multiple operational disruptions since its inception in 2022, raising concerns about the exam's smooth conduct. The CUET-UG serves as a standardized entrance examination for undergraduate admissions across various universities in India, aiming to provide a uniform assessment platform and promote inclusivity as per the National Education Policy 2020.
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The technical glitch has caused significant stress and disruption for students and parents involved in the CUET-UG examination process.
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