CUET-UG 2026: Exams for both shifts on May 28 Postponed; New Dates to be Announced Soon..
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a major update regarding the Common University Entrance Test—specifically CUET-UG 2026—for lakhs of students across the country. The schedule for this examination, conducted for admission into undergraduate courses at Central and other universities, has undergone changes. Due to a change in the official holiday date for Eid al-Adha, the examination scheduled for May 28, 2026, has been postponed for the time being.
The NTA has advised students to keep a close watch on the official website rather than panicking. New exam dates and admit cards will be released shortly.
**Exams for Both Shifts on May 28 Postponed**
According to the NTA, the CUET-UG examination scheduled for May 28, 2026, has been postponed due to administrative and security reasons. Officials stated that this decision was taken keeping in mind law and order, public transportation, and the convenience of students during the festival period. The examinations for both the first and second shifts scheduled for this day will now be conducted on a new date.
**New Exam Schedule to be Released Soon**
The agency has announced that a new datesheet will be released shortly for those students whose examinations were scheduled for May 28. Information regarding the new exam date, time, and examination center will be made available on the official website. Additionally, new admit cards will also be issued.
**Essential Details to Verify on the Admit Card**
Students are advised to carefully verify all the details provided on the admit card immediately after downloading it. These details include the candidate's name, photograph, date of birth, exam date and shift, name and address of the examination center, selected subjects, and the language of the question paper. Furthermore, it is essential to carefully read through the guidelines related to the examination.
**Mandatory Documents to Carry to the Exam Center**
The NTA has clarified that no candidate will be granted entry into the examination center without a valid admit card. Along with the admit card, students must also carry a valid photo identity card—such as an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or School ID—and a passport-sized photograph.
Steer Clear of Rumors; Refer Only to the Official Website
The NTA has stated that only the examination scheduled for May 28 has been postponed; all other examinations will proceed according to the scheduled program. Students and parents are advised to disregard rumors circulating on social media and to rely solely on updates released on the official website.
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