CUET UG 2025 Hit by Two-Day Exam Disruptions in Jammu and Kashmir After Technical Glitches
Technical Chaos Strikes CUET UG 2025 in Jammu and Kashmir
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2025 should have been just another step for college hopefuls in Jammu and Kashmir. Instead, what students found at the Kite Polytechnic centre in Srinagar’s Rangreth was a marathon of frustration, technical troubles, and uncertainty. The headaches started late in Shift II on May 13: exam screens froze, systems crashed, and tech teams scrambled—only for 76 students to see their exams scrapped.
For anyone picturing a quick fix, reality delivered a harsh repeat. The same centre made headlines again on May 14 for identical technical meltdowns. By then, nerves were frayed and questions about why this could happen twice in two days were everywhere. These were not just minor delays; these were full cancellations. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which oversees the whole process, stepped in to confirm the cancellations. Fresh admit cards and exam dates are promised, but all eyes are on the agency to see if those promises will stick this time.
What really stings for the students is the uncertainty. After all, the CUET is a big deal. It’s a Computer-Based Test (CBT) running across the country from May 13 to June 1, covering 37 subjects—all intended to level the playing field for university admissions. But if you’re a student in Srinagar, 'level' hardly seems the word for it right now.
Why Are These Glitches Happening—And Who Else Is Affected?
Srinagar wasn’t alone in its exam struggles. In Delhi and Meghalaya, different versions of the same headaches played out. Some candidates turned up at centres they weren’t assigned, or found long queues thanks to slow check-ins and tangled logistics. The NTA’s runs at smooth digital testing have shown cracks, especially when local infrastructure lags behind national ambitions.
But the situation in Jammu and Kashmir stands out for its repeat nature. These weren’t just teething issues from a brand-new system; the centre at Kite Polytechnic was already on notice after the initial postponement of the test from May 8. By the time exams did kick off, expectations were high for a smooth process. Two days of full-scale cancellations instead suggest deeper tech or planning hitches.
The disruption is more than just a schedule problem. For students, this means last-minute changes, fresh studies to brush up knowledge, and the stress of being left in the dark waiting for updates. The NTA recommends checking its official sites—nta.ac.in and cuet.nta.nic.in—for announcements, but when systems go down repeatedly, trust becomes hard to rebuild.
No one wants to see a national test skewed by 'luck of the draw' when it comes to centre allocation and working computers. The CUET UG 2025 episode in Jammu and Kashmir has made it clear: even flagship national exams aren’t immune to local tech hiccups. For students and officials, what matters next is not just a fresh admit card, but the assurance that this time, the system won’t let them down.