The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the postponement of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026, which was originally slated to take place on May 28. The decision affects lakhs of aspirants across the country, including thousands from Bihar who were preparing to sit for the centralised undergraduate admission examination.
The testing authority has stated that a revised examination date will be communicated through the official website cuet.nta.nic.in in the coming days. No specific reason has been cited for the postponement, leaving candidates in a state of uncertainty regarding their preparation timelines.
CUET has become the primary gateway for admission to central universities and numerous state universities across India since its introduction. For Bihar's students, the examination holds particular significance as it provides access to premier institutions beyond state boundaries. The postponement may disrupt study schedules, especially for those who had calibrated their preparation around the original date.
The NTA has advised candidates to regularly monitor the official portal for updates regarding the new examination schedule. Students are encouraged to maintain their preparation momentum despite the delay. University admissions timelines for the 2026-27 academic session are likely to be adjusted accordingly once the revised dates are confirmed.