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Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 faced delays at several centres on 30 May after a technical problem at TCS slowed the start of the examination, prompting the National Testing Agency to change afternoon timings and promise full compensatory time for affected students.
A TCS technical glitch on 30 May 2026 delayed the CUET UG 2026 exam start at some centers, leading the NTA to adjust afternoon timings and provide full compensatory time to affected students.
Under the new plan, afternoon candidates may enter centres from 2:30 pm, and the exam will start at 4 pm instead of the earlier 3 pm slot. NTA has said the test will still run for the full scheduled duration.
CUET UG 2026 revised timings and technical glitch response
NTA stated that “M/s TCS has reported that a technical glitch at their end delayed the commencement of CUET (UG) 2026 at some centres on 30.05.2026.” The agency added that the issue was fixed and the examination continued with extra time.
NTA further clarified that candidates in the morning shift are being allowed the complete exam duration as planned. These candidates are permitted to exit the examination hall only after using the full time, so nobody loses minutes because of process delays.
CUET UG 2026 schedule, NTA actions and recent exam changes
According to the official calendar, online registration for CUET UG 2026 is set to open in the first week of April. Earlier, NTA postponed the 28 May CUET-UG paper after the Eid holiday date changed, and a fresh date is expected.
Recent scrutiny of NTA has included Supreme Court questions on safeguards after the NEET 2024 paper leak case, and the agency highlighted changes such as Aadhaar-linked biometrics and increased CCTV coverage at centres as part of its updated examination measures.
NTA said the delay from the TCS glitch has been addressed and repeated that “the exam is being conducted with full compensatory time so that no candidate” is disadvantaged. The agency also apologised for the inconvenience caused to students and parents due to the disruption.
#CUETUG2026 — Important NoticeM/s TCS has reported that a technical glitch at their end delayed the commencement of CUET (UG) 2026 at some centres on 30.05.2026. The issue has since been resolved, and the exam is being conducted with full compensatory time so that no candidate…— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) May 30, 2026
