Archive · 9 Sep 2026
NTA Alerts UGC-NET Candidates to Delhi Summit Traffic Delays
The BRICS Summit may make some Delhi roads very busy.
Police and other authorities may restrict or redirect traffic for security.
UGC-NET exam centres are not expected to be in the most affected areas.
However, candidates could still face delays while travelling to their centres.
The National Testing Agency says candidates should leave early.
They should allow extra time for traffic and diversions.
They should check the latest traffic updates before leaving.
They must also arrive according to the reporting time on their admit cards.
The National Testing Agency warned UGC-NET candidates about possible travel delays during the BRICS Summit.
Security arrangements may lead to traffic diversions, restrictions and congestion across parts of Delhi.
The agency said examination centres are not in areas expected to face the major restrictions directly.
Candidates were advised to plan journeys early and allow extra travel time.
Candidates should check traffic advisories and follow the reporting time on their admit cards.
- Who
- The National Testing Agency and UGC-NET candidates.
- What
- The NTA issued travel guidance because the BRICS Summit may cause traffic restrictions, diversions and delays.
- When
- During the BRICS Summit period; the provided advisory does not specify a year.
- Where
- Various parts of Delhi, including routes candidates may use to reach examination centres.
- Why
- Extensive security arrangements and related traffic management measures may cause congestion and route changes.
- Issuing agency
- National Testing Agency
- Affected examination
- UGC-NET
- City
- Delhi
- Potential disruptions
- Traffic restrictions, diversions, congestion and delays
- Examination centres
- Not located in areas expected to be directly affected by major restrictions
- Candidate advice
- Leave early, allow extra travel time and check traffic advisories
- Required guidance
- Follow the reporting time and instructions on the admit card