CUET UG 2026: Exam on May 28 Postponed, Revised Dates Soon
The National Testing Agency has postponed the CUET UG exam scheduled for May 28, 2026. The new dates for the postponed exainations will be available on the official website soon.
The National Testing Agency has postponed the CUET UG 2026 examination to be held on May 28, 2026. The exam dates have been revised owing to the change in the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid).
As per the official notification released, all the exams scheduled for May 28, 2026, have been postponed for both shifts. Those scheduled to appear for the exams on the said date must keep visiting the official website of NTA for the latest updates. The revised dates for the examination for affected candidates will be notified soon.
📢 Important update for CUET (UG) 2026 candidates.
— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) May 24, 2026
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
CUET UG 2026 began on May 11, 2026. As per the dates confirmed by the board, the CUET UG 2026 exams are being conducted from May 11 to 31, 2026. The exams are being held in multiple shifts across designed exam centres. Details of the exam centre and the shift timings are mentioned on the admit cards.
Concerning the revised schedule for the exam on May 28, 20926, further communication regarding the existing admit card, the revised dates and other details will be mentioned by officials on the website. Affected candidates are advised to keep visiting the website for latest updates.
CUET UG 2026 Exams To Conclude on May 31
As per the schedule issued, the CUET UG 2026 exams will conclude on May 31. CUET UG is conducted for admissions to undergraduate courses offered in central universities and other universities and colleges using CUET UG scores for admissions. Those who clear the entrance exam must complete the application process to colleges of their choice and complete the admision procedures.
Sherin is an education journalist with over 7 years of experience. Over her tenure of working with top media houses like Careers 360 and then Jagran Josh, Sherin has covered various entrance examinations liek JEE Main, NEET, CUET, GATE, etc. as well as various state board and CBSE results. Her understanding of the education ecosystem coupled with her own experience of teaching as an Assistant Professor of nearly 2 years helps her provide a comprehensive perspective to students. She has a Masters Degree in Communication from Madras Christian College. Apart from covering education news, Sherin also enjoys reading and cooking.
