CUET UG 2026: SIO India urges NTA to postpone May 28 exam over Eid-ul-Adha concerns

The Students’ Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) has urged the National Testing Agency (NTA) to postpone the CUET UG 2026 examinations scheduled for May 28, 2026 stating that the date coincides with Eid-ul-Adha celebrations and could create difficulties for candidates appearing for the national-level entrance test.

In a memorandum submitted to the examination agency, SIO said students from different parts of the country have raised concerns over religious observances, long-distance travel, and accessibility issues linked to the examination schedule. The organisation demanded that the NTA announce an alternative date to ensure that students are not forced to choose between appearing for the examination and participating in an important religious festival.

SIO says students facing travel and accessibility problems

According to SIO India, several students are expected to travel across districts and states to reach their allotted examination centres. The organisation argued that conducting the examination on Eid-ul-Adha may place candidates under unnecessary logistical and emotional pressure.


In its statement shared on social media platform X, SIO said it had formally appealed to the NTA to reconsider the May 28 schedule in the interest of “fairness, inclusivity, and accessibility” for students.


The organisation maintained that national examinations involving lakhs of students should be planned with greater sensitivity towards major religious occasions observed across the country.

CUET UG has become one of India’s largest entrance examinations

CUET UG is now the primary admission route for undergraduate programmes offered by central universities and several other participating institutions. Conducted by the NTA, the examination is being held between May 11 and May 31 this year in computer-based mode.


With more than 15 lakh registrations reported for CUET UG 2026, any scheduling issue linked to the examination calendar carries nationwide implications for students, universities, and examination authorities.

No official response from NTA yet

The NTA has not issued any official notification regarding rescheduling of the May 28 examination so far. The CUET UG 2026 schedule available on the official portal continues to show the examination dates as planned.

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