Advisory Issued for CUET (UG) 2026 Aspirants; Exam Likely in May, Application on NTA Portal
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an important advisory for aspirants of the Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate [CUET (UG)] 2026, informing that the examination will be conducted in May 2026 across India and abroad.
The CUET (UG) 2026 will be held in 13 mediums, serving as the single-window entrance examination for admission to undergraduate programmes in all Central Universities (CUs) and other participating universities.
Online Application to Begin Soon
The online application form for CUET (UG) 2026 will be made available on the official NTA website cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to submit their forms carefully once the application window opens.
Universities, Courses & Syllabus Available Online
Details of undergraduate programmes and courses offered by Central Universities and participating institutions are available on:
- CUET (UG) portal
- Respective university websites
The list of participating universities is dynamic, and aspirants are advised to regularly check the official CUET portal for updates.
To support preparation, the CUET (UG) 2026 syllabus has already been uploaded on the official website.
Aadhaar-Based Authentication to Ease Application Process
To minimise difficulties during the application process, NTA had earlier issued a Public Notice dated December 4, 2025, introducing Aadhaar-based authentication.
Under this system, the following details will be fetched from UIDAI:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Photograph
- Address
However, details such as father’s, mother’s or guardian’s name, which are not recorded in Aadhaar, must be filled separately by candidates in the application form.
Provision for Name Mismatch
In cases where there is a mismatch between the candidate’s name in Aadhaar and Class 10 certificates, NTA will provide an option during the online application process to resolve the issue.
Advisory to Aspirants
NTA has advised CUET (UG) 2026 aspirants to regularly visit the official websites:
- nta.ac.in
- cuet.nta.nic.in
for the latest updates, instructions, and official notices related to the examination.
The advisory has been issued by Dr. Archana Shukla, Director, NTA, to ensure smooth registration and participation of lakhs of aspirants across the country.
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