What caused CUET exam delay, making Opposition raise ‘educated PM’ need, mock ‘Vishwa Guru’ image?
The CUET-UG 2026 exam faced delays due to a technical glitch attributed to Tata Consultancy Services. This incident sparked political backlash, with opposition leaders criticizing Prime Minister Modi for ongoing issues in the education system. Calls for an 'educated PM' were made as leaders highlighted the government's failure to conduct examinations properly.
- ▪The CUET-UG 2026 exam was delayed at some centres due to a technical glitch.
- ▪Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, criticized PM Modi for the repeated issues with key exams.
- ▪Gandhi accused the government of destroying the education system and failing to conduct examinations honestly.
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What caused CUET exam delay, making Opposition raise ‘educated PM’ need, mock ‘Vishwa Guru’ image?The NTA, which recently faced questions over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, revised the timing of Saturday's CUET exam over technical glitch.Updated on: May 30, 2026 4:14 PM ISTEdited by Nayanika SenguptaShare viaCopy link A political controversy broke out after the National Testing Agency (NTA) said CUET-UG 2026 exam for admissions into undergraduate degree programmes across India was delayed at some centres on Saturday, May 30.Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal were among the Opposition leaders who slammed PM Modi over the repeated issues with key exams in the country on Saturday (HT, X/AICC)The NTA, which recently faced questions over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, revised the…
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