NEW DELHI — The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially postponed the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026 examinations originally scheduled for May 28, 2026.
According to an official notification released by the testing agency, the postponement affects both scheduled shifts on that day. The decision was prompted by a shift in the official holiday calendar for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid).
The NTA confirmed that revised exam dates for the affected candidates will be announced in due course. Students are advised to monitor the official CUET UG website at cuet.nta.nic.in for the upcoming schedule updates.
Key Statistics for CUET UG 2026
The broad scale of this year’s examination includes:
- Total Registered Candidates: 15,68,866
- Total Test Instances: Approximately 67,56,321 (owing to distinct subject combinations)
- Average Subjects per Candidate: 4.31
- Subject Combinations: 12,906
The pan-India examination framework is being conducted across the country, alongside 14 international host cities spanning 13 countries—including Washington DC, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Dubai/Sharjah/Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Kuwait, Doha, and Muscat.
Steps to Download the Revised Schedule Notice
Once the new dates are released, candidates can access the official notification by following these steps:
- Navigate to the official portal:
cuet.nta.nic.in. - Select the link designated for the CUET UG 2026 Revised Exam Date.
- A PDF document detailing the updated schedule will open.
- Download and save a copy of the notification for future administrative reference.
The remainder of the CUET UG 2026 examination window, which runs from May 11 to May 31, 2026, continues as per the original framework, barring the specific changes implemented for the May 28 sessions.
