New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) CUET-UG 2026 examinations scheduled for 28 May, following a revised government notification on the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday.

In an official post on X, the agency informed candidates that both shifts of the examination would be rescheduled, with new dates to be announced later. The decision was taken in view of the updated holiday declaration issued by the Government of India.

“Important update for CUET (UG) 2026 candidates. The examinations scheduled for 28 May 2026 (both shifts) stand postponed… Revised exam dates will be announced shortly,” the NTA said.

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The agency also issued a public notice referencing a Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum dated 22 May 2026, which confirmed the change in the Bakrid holiday schedule.

According to the notice, the postponement has been made in continuation of earlier communications and in line with the revised official holiday calendar.

Candidates have been advised to regularly check the NTA’s official websites for updates regarding the revised examination schedule and further announcements.