CUET (UG) 2026 will be held in May next year across India and abroad, the National Testing Agency said on Sunday.

The NTA asked students to keep their Aadhaar card details updated, adding that online applications would be started soon.

“Candidates are advised to regularly visit official websites for updates,” the NTA added.

According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the National Testing Agency (NTA), Aadhaar-based authentication will be mandatory for CUET UG 2026 registration. The agency said measures have been put in place to prevent any mismatch between Aadhaar details and Class 10 records.

Details about CUET(UG) 2026

The test will be available for students in 13 languages.

Programmes offered under CUET (UG) and syllabus can be checked on the official CUET portal.

On the website, syllabi is available for 37 papers, including a general aptitude test, and and 23 domain subjects ranging from accounting to sociology.

As for programmes, candidates can check under the “Universities” tab on the CUET portal, or on the official websites of individual universities.

For queries, students can send an email to: cuet-ug@nta.ac.in, or call 011-40759000.

Documents required for CUET UG 2026 registration

Aadhaar Card: The card must be updated with the correct name, date of birth (as per the Class 10 certificate), latest photograph, address, and father’s name.

UDID Card (for persons with disabilities): The UDID card or disability certificate should be valid, updated, and renewed, if required.

Category Certificate: Certificates for EWS, SC, ST, and OBC-NCL categories must be valid and up to date.

The NTA has already released the syllabus, list of courses, and programme details for the CUET UG 2026 examination.

CUET UG 2026: How to apply

Visit the official website cuet.nta.nic.in.

Go to the “Candidate Corner” and click on CUET UG 2026 Registration.

Fill in the required details and submit the application form.

Once submitted, candidates will be successfully registered for the exam.

CUET UG 2026 will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) for admission to undergraduate programmes in 47 central universities and over 300 colleges across India.

Bihar Public Service Commission, on Monday, said that the written examination for the post of Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO), scheduled to be held from 10-16 January next year, has been postponed.

Why the AEDO written exam is postponed?

Bihar Public Service Commission, in its notification – said that the written examination has been postponed due to “unavoidable reasons.”

“The written examination for the post of Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) under Advertisement No. 87/2025, scheduled to be held from 10.01.2026 to 16.01.2026 (except 14.01.2026), has been postponed due to unavoidable reasons,” reads the notification by BPSC.

When would the exam be held?

The revised date for the examination – once finalised – would be announced on the BPSC website.

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New datesheet of CBSE class 10, 12: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has deferred the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations that were set to begin on March 3, 2026, citing administrative reasons. The board has also issued a revised timetable, rescheduling several key papers to later dates.

Which CBSE exams have been rescheduled?

The Class 10 examinations for Tibetan, German, National Cadet Corps, Bhoti, Bodo, Tangkhul, Japanese, Bhutia, Spanish, Kashmiri, Mizo, Bahasa Melayu, and Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy will now be held on March 11.

The Class 12 Legal Studies paper, which was earlier scheduled for March 3, will now take place on April 10.

Why were the exam dates changed?

In a circular dated December 29, 2025, Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, informed principals of CBSE-affiliated schools that the exams were rescheduled due to administrative reasons.

The circular stated: “The examinations of the subjects for Class 10 and Class 12, which were earlier scheduled on 03 March 2026, have been rescheduled due to administrative reasons. The revised dates are as follows: Class 10 – March 11, 2026; Class 12 – April 10, 2026. All other examination dates remain unchanged.”

CBSE confirmed that the revised dates will be updated on students’ admit cards. Schools have also been asked to revise their internal date sheets.

What instructions have schools been given?

The circular clearly said that schools must inform students and parents and ensure that the updated schedule is shared smoothly with everyone concerned.

Students appearing for the board exams are advised to check the revised timetable carefully and plan their preparation accordingly.

When do the CBSE board exams begin?

The CBSE board examinations will start on February 17.

Class 10: Mathematics (Standard and Basic) will be held on the first day

Class 12: Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (English), and Shorthand (Hindi) will be conducted

What will be the exam timing on the first day?

Both Class 10 and Class 12 exams on the first day will be held in a single shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has extended the application deadline for the NIFT 2026 entrance examination. Candidates can now apply without a late fee until January 13, 2026 (Tuesday). The last date to submit the form with a late fee has been extended to January 16, 2026, while the correction window will remain open until January 19, 2026.

NIFT said the extension has been given to benefit candidates from different regions and to ensure that the maximum number of eligible students can complete the application process, especially after the recent addition of new examination cities.

What are the revised application dates?

• Online registration and submission of application form: January 13, 2026 (Tuesday)

• Submission of application form with late fee of “5000/-” (in addition to application fee): January 14, 2026 to January 16, 2026

• Correction in the particulars of application form (online only): January 18, 2026, to January 19, 2026.

Who can apply for NIFT 2026?

Candidates who have completed Class 12 or are appearing for the Class 12 board examinations in 2026 are eligible to apply.

The maximum age limit for admission to undergraduate programmes at NIFT is 24 years, calculated as on August 1 of the admission year. The age rule applies to most undergraduate courses, unless specific exemptions are mentioned.

How many seats are available across NIFT campuses?

As per the current seat matrix, NIFT Delhi offers the highest intake with 376 seats. This is followed by NIFT Bengaluru with 304 seats, NIFT Kannur with 287 seats, NIFT Hyderabad with 266 seats and NIFT Patna with 244 seats across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Which programmes are offered through NIFT 2026?

Candidates who qualify the entrance exam will be eligible for admission to programmes such as Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fashion Technology, Master of Design, Master of Fashion Management and Master of Fashion Technology.

What is the NIFT 2026 exam pattern?

Last year, the NTA conducted the NIFT 2025 entrance exam on February 9. The test was held in two stages — the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT) — across 82 examination cities.

The General Ability Test (GAT) consists of 100 questions from the following sections:

• Communication Ability and English Comprehension – 40 questions

• Quantitative Ability – 20 questions

• Analytical and Logical Ability – 15 questions

• Current Affairs and General Knowledge – 25 questions

The Creative Ability Test (CAT) assesses a candidate’s design aptitude, including creativity, observation skills, use of colour and illustration ability. Answers in this section must be drawn and are evaluated on presentation and originality.