The Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate admissions (CUET-UG) 2026 faced delays at some centres on Saturday due to a technical glitch, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said. The issue has been resolved, and the examination is continuing with full compensatory time to ensure no candidate is disadvantaged, NTA confirmed on social media platform X (livemint.com).
The delay occurred during the initial hours of the exam, which is conducted nationwide for admissions into undergraduate degree programmes. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), responsible for the technical infrastructure, reported the glitch to NTA. Following this, NTA adjusted the exam timings at affected centres and provided additional time to candidates to complete their tests without penalty (livemint.com).
CUET-UG is a crucial standardized test that determines admission eligibility across numerous Indian universities. Any disruption in its schedule can impact thousands of students and the academic calendar. The prompt resolution and compensatory measures reflect the importance of maintaining fairness and transparency in the admission process. Similar technical issues in large-scale exams have previously led to scrutiny of testing agencies and calls for improved infrastructure (livemint.com).
NTA stated that the examination will proceed as rescheduled, with no further changes expected. Candidates at affected centres will receive the full allotted time to complete their exams. Authorities will continue monitoring the process closely to prevent further disruptions and ensure smooth conduct of the remaining examination sessions (livemint.com).