CUET UG 2026 May 28 Exam Postponed for Both Shifts Following Revised Eid Ul Azha Holiday Schedule; NTA Advises Candidates to Check Official Website for Updates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially postponed the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026 examinations originally scheduled for May 28. The deferment affects candidates appearing in both the first and second shifts across the country. According to the apex testing body, the decision was taken following a change in the official public holiday schedule for Eid Ul Azha (Bakrid).

In a public notice issued late Sunday evening, the NTA specified that the adjustment follows a notification from the Government of India. Specifically, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an office memorandum on May 22, 2026, revising the holiday date for Bakra Eid, which necessitated the realignment of the national-level entrance test.  Bakrid 2026 Date in India: When Is Bakra Eid or Eid Ul Azha?.

"In light of the DoPT notification regarding the change in the date of the holiday on account of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), the CUET (UG) 2026 examinations scheduled to be held on 28.05.2026 in both shifts stand postponed," the NTA stated in its official communication. The testing agency has confirmed that revised examination dates for the affected candidates will be announced separately in due course. The ongoing computer-based tests (CBT), which commenced earlier this month on May 13, are scheduled to run through early June. Outside of the affected May 28 slots, all other subject papers are proceeding according to their pre-announced schedules.

Candidates impacted by the postponement have been advised by authorities to monitor official portals—specifically the NTA corporate site (nta.ac.in) and the dedicated CUET-UG platform (cuet.nta.nic.in)-for immediate updates regarding their fresh examination shifts and revised admit cards. To minimize confusion and the spread of misinformation, the NTA has instructed students to rely strictly on notifications posted on its verified web channels. For additional assistance or specific queries regarding rescheduled papers, candidates can reach out directly to the NTA helpdesk at 011-40759000 or submit an inquiry via email at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in. CUET UG 2026 Registration Deadline: Last Date To Apply on cuet.nta.nic.in Is January 31, Know How To Apply.

CUET-UG 2026 Exam Postponed

📢 Important update for CUET (UG) 2026 candidates.

The examinations scheduled for 28 May 2026 (both shifts) stand postponed — in view of the change in the date of the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday as per Government of India notification.

🗓️ Revised exam dates for affected… pic.twitter.com/I9KhTFwMhE

— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) May 24, 2026

Introduced to streamline nationwide higher education admissions, the CUET-UG serves as a mandatory evaluation framework for students seeking entry into central, state, deemed, and participating private universities across India. The single-window examination assesses candidates on language skills, general aptitude, and core domain-specific subjects.

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