CUET-UG 2026 exam on May 28 postponed due to Bakrid holiday change
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NTA has postponed the CUET-UG 2026 exams scheduled for May 28, affecting both shifts. The postponement is due to the revised date of the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday. The agency will announce the new exam dates for affected candidates soon.
National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday postponed the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026 examinations scheduled for May 28 in view of the revised date of the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday announced by the government.
In a post on X, the NTA informed candidates that both shifts of the examination scheduled for May 28 would now be conducted on revised dates, which will be announced later. "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 the Government of India notification. Revised exam dates for affected candidates will be announced shortly," the agency said in a post on X.
NTA Cites Official Notification
The NTA also issued a public notice citing the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum dated May 22, 2026, regarding the revised holiday schedule for Bakrid. 📢 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 "In light of the DoPT O.M. No. F. No. 12/3/2023-JCA dated 22.05.2026 regarding the change in the date of the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), and in continuation of the Public Notice dated 05 May 2026, it is hereby informed that the CUET (UG) 2026 examinations scheduled to be held on 28.05.2026 in both shifts stand postponed," the notice stated.
The NTA advised candidates to regularly visit its official websites for the latest updates regarding the examination schedule and related announcements. (ANI)
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