‘Technical glitch’ delays CUET-UG 2026 exam at some centres

Why it matters
The first shift of the Common University Entrance Test - Undergraduate (CUET-UG) was delayed for reportedly over two hours on Saturday (May 30, 2026), following a technical glitch at some centres across different States.
Key takeaways
- The CUET-UG examination this year commenced from May 11, 2026 and will go on up to May 31, 2026.
- Lakhs of students were to take the exam in all parts of India today and after waiting for hours, such notices have been put up outside all centres.
- Posting on X, Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Atishi criticised the Union Education Minister, saying: “First NEET, then CBSE, now CUET…Today CUET has been delayed due to a ‘technical issue’.
- As per the NTA, a total of 15,68,866 candidates have registered for the examination, which is being conducted across 35 shifts over the 21-day examination window.
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