‘Need educated PM’: Kejriwal revives dig at Modi as CUET glitch adds to exam controversies
NTA said 15,68,866 registered candidates received compensatory time after the problem was resolved and afternoon reporting was pushed back.
- On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the National Testing Agency delayed the morning shift of the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate at several centres across India following a technical glitch.
- The NTA attributed the disruption to a technical failure within systems operated by Tata Consultancy Services , the technology partner conducting the computer-based examination.
- To prevent student disadvantage, the NTA provided full compensatory time for morning-session candidates and rescheduled the afternoon shift to begin at 4 p.m., instead of the original 3 p.m.
- The agency issued a public apology, stating "NTA sincerely regrets the inconvenience caused to students and parents," while Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Atishi criticized the Union Education Minister on social media.
- With 15,68,866 registered candidates across 35 shifts over a 21-day examination window, the CUET-UG remains a critical gateway for undergraduate admissions across central and private universities in India.
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Amidst the NEET controversy, the CUET UG 2026 exam has also fallen victim to technical glitches. On May 30th, a central server failure delayed the exam at many centers by hours, causing significant mental stress for students. Technology vendor TCS iON has publicly apologized for the glitch. The NTA has announced that new dates will soon be released for the 3,765 affected students who dropped out.
CUET UG 2026: NTA to Announce New Dates for Candidates Who Faced Technical Glitch
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday announced that it will issue fresh examination dates for candidates affected by technical glitches during Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG 2026). India News | CUET UG 2026: NTA to Announce New Dates for Candidates Who Faced Technical Glitch.
Education News: NTA Apologises After Technical Glitch Delays CUET UG 2026 Exam, Assures Fair Conduct
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an apology after a technical issue caused a delay in the commencement of the CUET UG 2026 examination on Saturday. According to the agency, the morning session of the exam could not begin on time due to an unexpected technical error, leading to inconvenience for thousands of candidates waiting at examination centres. In an official statement, NTA acknowledged the disruption and expressed regret over t…
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