CUET UG 2026 delayed at centres after glitch, NTA gives extra time

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 the delay. The agency clarified that the issue was technical in nature and that necessary steps were immediately taken to resolve it. Once the problem was addressed, the examination process resumed under the supervision of officials.

The development comes at a time when the NTA has been under increased scrutiny regarding the conduct of national-level examinations. The delay sparked concerns among students and parents, many of whom had arrived at centres well before the scheduled reporting time. Candidates reported uncertainty and anxiety while waiting for further instructions from authorities.