CUET UG 2026 Postponed: May 28 Exam Delayed Due to Bakrid
Breaking News for CUET UG 2026 Aspirants! If you are a student scheduled to appear for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) on May 28, 2026, there is a major update you need to know. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially postponed the exam for this specific date.
Quick Answer: Key Takeaways
The NTA has officially postponed the CUET UG 2026 exam scheduled for May 28.
The delay is caused by a government change to the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday date.
Both Shift 1 and Shift 2 for this date are impacted.
Exams scheduled on all other dates remain completely unchanged.
Revised admit cards and dates will be released soon on cuet.nta.nic.in.
Why Was the CUET UG May 28 Exam Postponed?
According to the official public notice released by the NTA on May 24, 2026, the postponement is entirely due to a shift in the government holiday calendar. Because the revised holiday now clashes with the scheduled CUET examination, the NTA took immediate action to defer the exams for that day to ensure no student is inconvenienced or unable to travel.
Official Reason:
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an Office Memorandum (O.M. No. F. No. 12/3/2023-JCA dated 22.05.2026) officially changing the public holiday date for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), prompting the NTA to reschedule.
Which Shifts and Candidates are Affected?
It is highly important to note that this update does not apply to everyone. Please refer to the table below to see if your examination schedule is impacted.
Detail | Official Status |
|---|---|
Affected Date | May 28, 2026 |
Affected Shifts | Both Shift 1 and Shift 2 are postponed. |
Who it Impacts | Only candidates with “May 28” printed on their admit cards. |
Other Exam Dates | Completely Unchanged. Proceed as scheduled. |
When Will the Revised CUET Exam Dates Be Announced?
As of now, the NTA has not announced the exact replacement date for the postponed exams. The official notice states that the revised dates of examination for the affected candidates will be “notified in due course.” Since the examinations generally wrap up by the end of May, expect an announcement very shortly.
What Should You Do Next?
Stay Updated & Contact NTA
Rely strictly on official portals. For direct queries, contact the NTA helpdesk at 011-40759000 or email cuet-ug@nta.ac.in.
Revise Weak Spots
Look at the bright side! You just gained a few extra days. Use this bonus time to revise the domain subjects you find challenging.
Take Mock Tests
Maintain your exam momentum by attempting at least two more full-length mock tests to perfect your time management.
Prep for New Admit Card
Keep your Application Number and Date of Birth handy so you can instantly log in and download the revised admit card once issued.
Written by
Eduspray Team
31 May 2026