National Testing Agency (NTA) has taken a big decision regarding CUET-UG 2026 examination. The examination to be held on May 28 has been postponed for the time being. This decision has been taken by the Central Government after changing the date of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday. In such a situation, the candidates whose examination was scheduled on this day will now have to wait for the new date. NTA has made it clear that the revised schedule will be released soon.

Why was the exam postponed

According to NTA, the government has changed the date of holiday of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid). Keeping this in mind, both the shifts of CUET-UG examination to be held on 28 May 2026 have been postponed.

CUET (UG) 2026 examination scheduled for 28 May 2026 (both shifts) stands postponed- in view of the change in the date of the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday as per the Government of India notification. Revised exam dates for affected candidates will be announced shortly: National… pic.twitter.com/MWFA1doGth

— ANI (@ANI) May 24, 2026

both shifts affected

The agency has clarified that the examinations for both morning and afternoon shifts scheduled on May 28 will no longer be held. This decision will be applicable to all the candidates appearing for the exam on this day. News agency ANI has also shared this information through its X handle.

waiting for new date

NTA has said that the new exam date for the affected candidates will be announced soon. Students have been advised to keep checking the official website regularly so that they can get the latest updates.

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What is CUET-UG exam?

CUET-UG (Common University Entrance Test) is a national level entrance examination conducted across the country. Through this, one can get admission in undergraduate courses in more than 280 institutions including central, state and private universities.

Official notice also issued

NTA has also issued an official order in this regard, in which the memorandum of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) dated May 22 has been cited. Besides, students have also been given the facility to seek help through helpline number and email.

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If you are taking any kind of scholarship or fellowship, then now you need to be a little cautious. UGC has implemented a new rule related to payment, under which now the money will come only in the account which is linked to Aadhaar. This means that now it may be difficult to get money without linking Aadhaar.

What is the new rule?

UGC has decided that now all scholarships and fellowships will be paid through Aadhaar-Based Payment (ABP) system. This means that the money will be sent directly to the bank account linked to Aadhaar. This system has been implemented under DBT, so that students can get money directly and safely.

What will the students have to do?

Now all students will have to update their information by visiting Scholarship and Fellowship Management Portal (SFMP). The most important thing is to link your Aadhaar number with your bank account and update it on the portal. If you have not done this yet, then do it quickly, because without this, further scholarship may stop.

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Pay attention to deadlines

UGC has given time till 15 April 2026 for this work. That means, before this date, you will have to complete your Aadhaar link and update. After this, nodal officers have been instructed to check and approve the Aadhaar details of all the students by 20 April 2026. So that payment can be made on time in the next financial year 2026–27. If you do not link your Aadhaar by the stipulated time, then your scholarship or fellowship money may get stuck.

The rule has already been implemented

Some universities like Pondicherry University and Allahabad University have already implemented this rule. This has already been made mandatory especially for the students taking UGC-NET fellowship. Now it is being implemented in the entire country.

How to update?

If you do not understand how to do it, then a complete step-by-step guide has been given on the SFMP portal. You can easily update your Aadhaar by seeing it. If needed, you can also ask for help on the related email.

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