NTA postpones CUET UG 2026 exam on May 28 due to Bakrid holiday

Last Updated:May 24, 2026, 20:32 IST

NTA said the tests planned for both shifts on May 28 stand postponed in view of the updated holiday issued by the Government of India.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday announced the postponement of the CUET-UG examination scheduled for May 28, 2026, following a change in the government holiday notification for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid).

In an official post on X, the NTA said the tests planned for both shifts on May 28 stand postponed in view of the updated holiday issued by the Government of India. It added that fresh dates for the affected candidates will be shared in due course.

“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 candidates will be announced shortly," the agency said.

The CUET (UG), or Common University Entrance Test, is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the NTA for admission to undergraduate programmes in over 280 universities across India, including central, state, and private institutions.

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