CUET UG 2025 Exam Update: Exam Cancelled at J and K Centre, Rescheduling Announced

The Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate programs (CUET UG) 2025 has hit a temporary roadblock in one region, as the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the cancellation of exams at a centre in Jammu & Kashmir due to unavoidable technical and logistical issues. The affected candidates are now being rescheduled to appear in the exam on a new date, with fresh admit cards to be issued shortly.

This update has triggered a wave of concern among students and parents, especially those relying on CUET scores for admission into top central, state, and private universities across the country.

On the originally scheduled exam date, students at a designated CUET UG centre in Srinagar, J&K, faced significant delays and technical glitches that made it impossible to conduct the test smoothly. Many students reported:

NTA took immediate notice and decided to cancel the exam entirely at the centre to maintain fairness for all candidates.

The NTA issued an official notification confirming the cancellation and reassuring students that no candidate from the centre will be penalized. According to the agency:

"CUET UG 2025 was not conducted at [Srinagar Centre Code: XXXX] due to unforeseen issues. All affected candidates will be rescheduled and notified via registered email and SMS."

The agency has also promised that fresh admit cards for the rescheduled exam will be made available at least 3–5 days in advance of the new date.

While the exact rescheduled date has not been officially published, it is expected that the make-up exam will be conducted in late May 2025. NTA is currently identifying alternative centres and taking measures to ensure a smooth and fair retake experience.

Students are advised to:

Many students expressed frustration about the uncertainty and travel issues caused by the cancellation. However, most agreed that rescheduling was a fair move to ensure equity.

A student from Baramulla said, “It was chaotic on the exam day. I'm glad they cancelled it, but I hope we get clarity about the new date soon.”

Coaching centres and education experts have urged students to stay focused and revise continuously rather than getting demotivated due to the delay.

This incident once again highlights the logistical challenges of conducting high-stakes national exams across diverse regions. While CUET UG has become the gateway to over 250 universities, ensuring standardised delivery in remote or sensitive locations remains a tough task.

In previous years too, CUET has faced challenges like last-minute centre changes, server issues, and delayed paper uploads — all of which the NTA aims to address with stricter protocols this time.

While the exam cancellation in Jammu & Kashmir is unfortunate, the NTA's decision to reschedule ensures fairness and gives students a second chance under proper conditions. Affected candidates should remain vigilant for new updates and continue preparing as the revised date is expected soon.