CUET UG 2026 May 28 Exam Postponed: NTA to Announce New Date Soon
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• Updated on 25 May, 2026, 9:48 AM, by Amrita Das
NTA has postponed CUET UG 2026 examinations scheduled for May 28, 2026 in both shifts. The decision was taken following the revised Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday date notified by the Government of India, and revised exam dates will be announced separately.
CUET UG 2026 May 28 Exam Postponed after the National Testing Agency announced a revision in the examination schedule for candidates allotted tests on May 28, 2026. Both examination shifts scheduled on that day have been deferred, while fresh dates are expected to be announced soon.
The CUET UG 2026 examination is being conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode, with the overall examination window continuing until May 31, 2026.
CUET UG 2026 Revised Date for May 28 Exam
Candidates scheduled to appear on May 28, 2026 will now have to wait for NTA’s revised timetable. Before checking the revised schedule details, students should note that the agency has not yet announced replacement dates for the postponed examinations. The current status is provided below.
|
Event |
Details |
|
Earlier Exam Date |
May 28, 2026 |
|
Exam Shifts Affected |
Both Shifts |
|
Revised Date |
To Be Announced |
|
Exam Mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
|
Last Scheduled CUET Exam Date |
May 31, 2026 |
NTA stated that revised dates for affected candidates will be notified separately.
CUET UG 2026 Postponement Due to Bakrid Holiday Change
The postponement was announced after the Government of India revised the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday schedule. According to the official notice, the examination scheduled for May 28, 2026 was deferred because of the change in the notified holiday date. The agency clarified that the decision applies to both shifts planned for the day.
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card and City Slip Updates
Candidates whose exams were scheduled on the postponed date are advised to monitor official announcements regarding fresh examination arrangements. Before downloading revised documents, candidates should wait for NTA to release updated schedules. Students are expected to receive information related to:
- Revised exam date
- Updated admit card
- City intimation slip
- Examination shift details
NTA advised candidates to regularly visit the official portal for verified information and avoid relying on unofficial reports.
CUET UG 2026 Exam Schedule and Candidate Advisory
The postponement affects only May 28 examinations, while other scheduled examinations continue as planned unless further notification is issued. The table below summarises the latest CUET UG 2026 update.
|
Feature |
Details |
|
Exam Name |
CUET UG 2026 |
|
Conducting Agency |
National Testing Agency |
|
Affected Date |
May 28, 2026 |
|
Shifts Postponed |
Both Shifts |
|
Reason |
Revised Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday |
|
Revised Schedule |
Awaited |
Candidates are advised to follow official notifications for the revised examination date and related instructions as NTA is expected to release the updated schedule shortly.
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