CUET UG 2026 exam in May; NTA releases advisory on application process and Aadhaar details; check key details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an important advisory for candidates appearing for the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026. The public notice, issued on December 27, 2025, aims to guide aspirants on key aspects of the examination process and essential requirements.

As per the notification, CUET UG 2026 will be conducted in the third week of May 2026. The exam will be held in 13 different languages across India and abroad for admission to undergraduate programmes offered by Central Universities and other participating institutions.

Application Process

The application form for CUET UG 2026 will be available on the official NTA website at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to submit their applications only through the official portal to avoid any issues.

Courses, Universities, and Syllabus
Information regarding the courses and programmes offered by Central Universities and other participating institutions is available on the CUET UG portal as well as the respective university websites. Since the list of participating universities may be updated, candidates are encouraged to regularly check the official NTA website for the latest information.

The syllabus for CUET UG 2026 has also been released and can be accessed on the official website.

Advisory on Aadhaar Details
The NTA has issued this advisory to help candidates avoid difficulties during the application process. Applicants are advised to ensure their Aadhaar details are updated as per the guidelines issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). However, if a candidate’s father’s or mother’s name is not mentioned in the Aadhaar database, it will not be mandatory to fill in those details in the application form.

Name Mismatch Clarification
In cases where there is a discrepancy between a candidate’s name as mentioned on the Aadhaar card and the Class 10 certificate or marksheet, the application system will provide an option to address and resolve the mismatch during the form submission process.

[With TOI inputs]