Technical Issues Delay CUET-UG at Select Centers; Afternoon Exam Time Adjusted

The CUET-UG 2026 exam experienced delays at several locations due to a technical problem reported by TCS. The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that compensatory time will be provided so that no candidates are affected adversely. Afternoon session timings have been revised to start an hour later.

The CUET-UG 2026, a critical entrance exam for undergraduate admissions, encountered delays at certain centers across India on Saturday due to technical difficulties. According to the National Testing Agency (NTA), the issue was resolved promptly, and compensatory time has been allotted for affected candidates to ensure fairness.

Technical service provider TCS identified the glitch which led to a delay in the commencement of exams. Consequently, the afternoon session was rescheduled, with entry starting at 2:30 pm and the exam kicking off at 4:00 pm, one hour later than originally planned. The morning session went ahead as scheduled with routine protocols.

In response to the inconvenience, the NTA has offered a helpline and email support for any assistance required by students and parents. Initially enacted in 2022, the CUET-UG aims for a unified assessment standard across various universities, in line with the National Education Policy 2020.