The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the postponement of the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026 examination, which was originally scheduled for May 28, 2026. The decision to defer the exam was taken due to the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday.
Official Notice Details
According to the official notice released by NTA, the CUET UG 2026 exams planned for May 28 in both shifts will now be conducted on revised dates. The new schedule will be announced later, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official websites, including the NTA and CUET UG Portal, for the latest updates and announcements.
The notice states that this decision was made following the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) notification regarding the change in the holiday date for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid). NTA has urged students to rely only on official communication to avoid confusion and misinformation.
CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
The CUET UG 2026 examination will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The exam comprises three sections: Language, Domain-Specific Subjects, and General Test.
- Each paper contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and all questions are compulsory.
- Candidates are generally given 60 minutes to complete each subject paper.
- Under the marking scheme, students receive five marks for every correct answer, while one mark is deducted for every incorrect response.
- No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.
About CUET UG
CUET UG is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate courses offered by Central Universities and several other state, deemed, and private universities across the country. The examination provides students with a common platform to apply to multiple universities using a single score, helping create a more uniform and transparent admission process.
For the latest updates, candidates are advised to visit the official NTA and CUET UG websites regularly.
