The National Testing Agency (NTA) has taken a proactive step to guide millions of undergraduate aspirants by releasing a significant public notice for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026. Issued on December 27, 2025, this advisory aims to streamline the application process and preempt common issues faced by candidates, especially concerning Aadhaar details.
CUET UG 2026: Exam Schedule and Application Details
According to the official notice, the NTA will conduct the CUET UG 2026 examination in the third week of May 2026. The test will be administered across 13 different mediums in India and at select international centres. This entrance exam serves as the gateway for admission to a vast array of undergraduate programmes offered by Central Universities and numerous other participating institutions.
The application process will be conducted exclusively online. Aspirants must submit their forms through the official NTA portal at cuet.nta.nic.in. The agency strongly advises candidates to use only this official website to avoid any fraudulent activities and ensure a smooth application experience.
Critical Advisory on Aadhaar Details and Name Mismatch
A central part of the new advisory focuses on simplifying the Aadhaar authentication process during form filling. To reduce technical hurdles, the NTA has provided clear instructions.
Candidates are urged to update their Aadhaar details well in advance by following the prescribed procedures of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). However, the NTA offers a crucial relaxation: if a candidate's father's or mother's name is not recorded in the Aadhaar database, it will not be mandatory to fill those fields in the online CUET application form.
Furthermore, the NTA has addressed a common concern among students. In cases where the candidate's name on the Aadhaar Card does not exactly match the name on the Class 10 certificate or marksheet, the application system will provide an option to resolve this discrepancy during the form submission process itself.
Syllabus, Participating Universities, and Key Resources
Prospective applicants can now access the complete CUET UG 2026 syllabus on the official website. This allows students to begin their preparations with a clear understanding of the curriculum and exam pattern.
Details regarding the specific programmes, courses, and the list of participating universities are dynamic and will be updated regularly. Students should frequently check the CUET UG portal (cuet.nta.nic.in) and the websites of their preferred universities for the most current information. The list includes Central Universities and a growing number of other participating institutions, making CUET a pivotal national-level exam.
The NTA's advisory concludes with an important instruction for all aspirants: regularly visit the official NTA websites at nta.ac.in and cuet.nta.nic.in for all future updates, detailed instructions, and official information related to CUET UG 2026. By staying informed through these authentic channels, candidates can navigate the admission process confidently and avoid last-minute confusion.
