Cuet-UG Exam Delays Due to Technical Glitch Affect Thousands Across India
Cuet-UG tests nerves as glitch delays exam at many centres
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The Cuet-UG 2026 exams faced significant delays on Saturday due to a technical glitch, affecting thousands of candidates across multiple centres in India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced compensatory measures and rescheduled exams for nearly 3,800 students who left without taking the test.
- 01The Cuet-UG 2026 exams were delayed by several hours at various centres, with some starting up to four hours late.
- 02Approximately 15.7 lakh candidates were expected to take the exam, with disruptions reported from cities including Delhi, Jodhpur, and Noida.
- 03The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that compensatory time would be provided to affected candidates.
- 04Around 3,765 candidates who left before their exams could restart will be offered a rescheduled test at a later date.
- 05The technical issue was attributed to the NTA's technology partner, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which stated that the problem was resolved quickly.
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On Saturday, the Cuet-UG 2026 exams were marred by significant delays due to a technical glitch, impacting thousands of candidates across India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) reported that the issues caused the morning shift exams to start as late as 11:30 am, despite candidates arriving on time. This disruption affected the schedules of approximately 15.7 lakh candidates at 306 centres nationwide, with reports of delays from cities like Delhi, Jodhpur, and Noida. In response, the NTA announced that candidates would receive full compensatory time and that a rescheduled exam would be offered to about 3,765 students who left before the test could resume. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the NTA's technology partner, acknowledged the glitch and confirmed it was resolved quickly, ensuring that the integrity of the examination was maintained. The NTA has committed to announcing further details regarding the rescheduled exams.
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The delays affected thousands of students' examination schedules, causing confusion and frustration among candidates and their families.
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