CUET UG 2026 to Be Held in May; NTA Issues Advisory for Document Updates, Check Here

Content Writer | Updated On - Dec 13, 2025

Ahead of the application process, the agency has urged candidates to ensure that their Aadhaar details, UDID cards, and category certificates are updated.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate Programmes (CUET UG) 2026 will be conducted in May 2026. Ahead of the commencement of the application process, the agency has issued an important advisory for all aspiring candidates, urging them to update essential identification and eligibility documents to avoid complications during registration.

Check Here – Official CUET UG 2026 Notice on Document Update

NTA Advisory: Mandatory Document Updates Before Registration

As per the official notice, candidates are advised to carefully verify and update their personal and eligibility documents well in advance.

The NTA has specifically highlighted that Aadhaar details, such as name, date of birth, gender, photograph, and address, must exactly match the information recorded in the candidate’s Class 10 mark sheet or certificate. Any mismatch may lead to authentication issues during the CUET UG application and verification stages.

Candidates with discrepancies in their Aadhaar details are advised to complete the corrections through the UIDAI portal or Aadhaar Seva Kendras at the earliest opportunity.

NTA Advisory: Mandatory Document Updates Before Registration

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Additionally, candidates belonging to reserved categories - SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS - must ensure that their category certificates are valid for the 2026–27 admission cycle. Students with disabilities must also keep their UDID (Unique Disability ID) or disability certificate ready in accordance with the eligibility guidelines.

Important Document Update Guidelines for CUET UG 2026

Update Aadhaar details to match Class 10 records.
Ensure category certificates are valid for 2026–27 admissions.
PwD candidates must keep UDID/disability certificates ready.
Complete all document updates before registration opens.

NTA has emphasised that completing these updates well before the application window opens will help students avoid delays, rejections, or corrections during the form-filling process. The official CUET UG 2026 application portal, cuet.nta.nic.in, will publish detailed instructions, exam schedules, syllabus information, and registration dates in the coming weeks.

Top Colleges Accepting CUET UG 2026 Scores

A total of 497 colleges across India offer undergraduate admissions through the CUET examination. Out of these, 190 are government colleges, and 305 are privately run institutions. Some of the top CUET-accepting colleges which offer programmes such as BA, BSc, BBA, and BCom.

Here is the list of the top Institutes accepting CUET 2026 examination scores in India, along with course details and their fees.