'First NEET, then CBSE, now CUET': Modi govt faces fire over another exam ‘glitch’, NTA issues clarification on delay
The Modi government is facing criticism following delays in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) due to a technical glitch. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and AAP's Atishi, have pointed to a pattern of mismanagement in national examinations, citing previous issues with NEET and CBSE. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has attributed the delay to its technical partner, Tata Consultancy Services, and assured that compensatory measures will be taken for affected candidates.
- ▪The CUET-UG 2026 was delayed across several centers in India due to a technical glitch.
- ▪Opposition leaders have criticized the government for repeated mismanagement of national-level examinations.
- ▪The NTA clarified that the delay was caused by its technical partner, Tata Consultancy Services.
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'First NEET, then CBSE, now CUET': Modi govt faces fire over another exam ‘glitch’, NTA issues clarification on delayAAP leaders share videos of chaos at centres across India as NTA says tech partner responsible for delay; Rahul Gandhi lists SSC exam mess tooUpdated on: May 30, 2026 1:56 PM ISTBy Aarish ChhabraShare viaCopy link The government faced fresh political heat on Saturday after the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026 across several centers in India was delayed.
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