NTA cites vendor glitch as delay in CUET exam

A nationwide university entrance exam was disrupted by technical failures on Saturday, prompting sharp criticism from opposition leaders who accused the government of systemic failures in education administration. The Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate programs faced delays at multiple centers due to a technical glitch reported by service provider Tata Consultancy Services, according to the National Testing Agency.

The NTA confirmed the disruption in an official statement, attributing the delay to a problem on the vendor's side. The agency said the issue had been resolved and that examinations were proceeding with compensatory time to ensure no candidate was disadvantaged. The schedule for the afternoon shift was revised, with candidates instructed to report later and the exam commencing an hour later than originally planned. The NTA expressed regret for the inconvenience and stated measures were being implemented to prevent similar disruptions.

In response, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticized the government, listing several recent national examinations, including NEET, CBSE, and SSC, alongside the CUET. He stated that not a single one had been...