CUET UG 2026 candidates got an important update after the National Testing Agency announced that the exams scheduled for 28 May 2026 in both shifts have been postponed. The move follows the revised Id-ul-Zuha holiday date. NTA has not announced fresh exam dates yet, so affected students should wait for the next official notice instead of trusting social media claims. The update is live on NTA’s website and X account.
Why NTA Postponed The 28 May CUET UG Exams
NTA said the 28 May 2026 CUET UG examinations, covering both shifts, stand postponed because of the change in the holiday date for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid). The agency added that revised dates for affected candidates will be notified in due course. There is no confirmed replacement date at the time of writing. Students should treat only NTA and the CUET portal as valid sources for schedule changes.
New Dates, Shift Timings, And What Stays Unchanged
As of now, only the 28 May exams are postponed. NTA’s earlier exam notice had scheduled CUET UG 2026 from 11 May to 31 May in CBT mode, with each examination shift lasting 3 hours. Candidates could be allotted a minimum of 1 subject and a maximum of 3 subjects in a single shift. If a candidate has 2 subjects in one shift, they may leave after 2 hours, while a 3-subject slot runs the full 3 hours. For candidates with exams on dates other than 28 May, the current schedule remains unchanged unless NTA issues another update.
Official Social Update Candidates Should Track
NTA’s official X handle also posted the postponement update, making it a verified source for affected students. The CUET website remains the main page to track revised dates, city details, and admit card changes. Candidates should keep checking both platforms instead of depending on forwarded messages.
Revised Admit Card Rules And City Slip Details
NTA had already released CUET UG 2026 admit cards on 5 May and earlier shared exam city and schedule details through the Advance Exam City Intimation Slip on 29 April. Another NTA notice also said candidates who changed their allotted examination state, city, date, or shift through the available correction facility would receive a revised admit card in due course. For the 28 May postponed papers, students should expect a fresh date update first, followed by revised admit card instructions, if needed.
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What Candidates Should Do Now
Do not download fake hall tickets from third-party websites. Keep your application details, photo ID, and earlier admit card copy ready, because NTA may ask candidates to re-download updated documents once the rescheduled date is published. NTA has also asked candidates to visit the official websites regularly and contact the helpdesk for discrepancies. Until the new date is declared, monitor official portals and stay exam-ready.
FAQs
Has NTA announced the new 28 May CUET UG date?
No. Revised dates for affected candidates will be notified later through NTA’s official platforms only.
Were both shifts on 28 May postponed?
Yes. The public notice says both shifts scheduled for 28 May 2026 have been postponed.
Will students get a revised admit card?
Maybe. Revised admit card instructions may follow after NTA publishes the fresh examination date online.
Should other CUET UG candidates change travel plans?
No. Current dates stay unchanged unless NTA releases another separate public notice for more candidates.
Where should students check official CUET UG updates?
Check the NTA website, CUET portal, and the official NTA X account for verified updates only.
