NTA Clarifies CUET PG 2026 Re-Examination Details
NTA's Official Statement on CUET PG 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a statement concerning the Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026. They confirmed that a re-examination was held for 565 candidates and urged students to disregard any rumors circulating on social media.
In response to various inquiries and speculations regarding the CUET PG 2026, the NTA clarified that exams for specific subjects were conducted on two separate dates in March 2026 due to exceptional circumstances. The re-examination was exclusively for the 565 candidates affected by these events.
Clarification on Examination Dates
The NTA emphasized that the exams conducted on March 29 and 30, 2026, were not distinct tests but rather a special arrangement for those who missed their originally scheduled dates. They also confirmed that no normalization of scores was applied to any candidate in CUET PG 2026.
Details from NTA's Social Media Update
NTA has seen queries on social media about some CUET (PG) 2026 subjects being held on more than one date, and about normalization not being applied.
— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) June 13, 2026
In order to avoid speculation, the following is being clarified.
In March 2026, due to the law-and-order disruption at Tura…
The NTA explained that some candidates could not attend the exam on their scheduled dates due to law-and-order issues in Tura, Meghalaya, and security concerns at certain overseas exam centers. These situations were beyond the candidates' control, prompting the agency to arrange a re-examination.
Impact on Candidates
Number of Candidates Affected
The NTA reported that 565 candidates were impacted by these issues. A rescheduled examination was conducted for them on March 29 and 30. The agency is committed to ensuring that no candidate is penalized for circumstances beyond their control.
Subjects in the Re-Examination
The re-examination phase included a total of 28 subjects. The NTA prepared separate question papers for these subjects, ensuring that their difficulty levels matched those of the main examination. Subject experts reviewed and certified the equivalence of the difficulty levels.
Normalization of Scores
Many students raised concerns on social media regarding the normalization of scores for candidates who took the exam on different dates. The NTA has clarified that no normalization was performed for any candidate.
The agency stated that all candidates' scores were calculated using the same methodology. Regardless of whether a candidate participated in the main examination or the re-examination, results were based on actual marks. No candidate received any unfair advantage or disadvantage. The NTA confirmed that students taking the re-examination did not receive easier question papers, and their scores were not adjusted. The evaluation process was uniform for all.