The application process of CUET UG 2026 has started from 3 January 2026. Like every year, this time too lakhs of students are going to take this examination for admission in the top universities of the country. As soon as NTA opened the application portal, students were in a hurry to fill the form. But filling the form without complete information and caution can sometimes prove costly. NTA has made it clear that applications for CUET UG 2026 will be accepted only in online mode.

This year the examination will be in hybrid mode and candidates can choose maximum 5 subjects only. Also, verification through Aadhar card and DigiLocker has been made mandatory. According to the statistics of previous years, mistakes are found in about 10 to 15 percent of the application forms. Some of these forms are later corrected in the correction window, but many applications are completely rejected. Therefore, it is important that students check every small and big information carefully while filling the form. If you are also applying for CUET UG 2026, then let us tell you today which common mistakes to avoid, otherwise the application may get rejected.

Do not make these mistakes while filling CUET UG 2026 form

1. Uploading wrong format of photo and signature – Many students take the photo and signature lightly, whereas this becomes the reason for most of the rejections. Therefore, the photo should be recent, about 80 percent of the face should be clearly visible. Background should be white. There should be a photo without mask and without glasses. Common mistakes include uploading selfies, uploading blurry or old photos, uploading photos while wearing glasses.

2. Use of old category certificate – This mistake can prove to be very dangerous for OBC-NCL and EWS category students. Therefore, keep in mind that the certificate should be recent. Only Central Format certificate will be valid. Many universities do not accept state format certificates, if your certificate is old, then get it renewed in time.

3. Mistake in name, date of birth or name of parents – The information filled in the CUET UG form should completely match your 10th mark sheet.
If the name in the Aadhaar card is different and the form is different, there is a small difference in spelling, there can be a risk of filling the date of birth wrongly. NTA has clearly said that if the information in Aadhaar and documents does not match, then the verification may fail. Therefore, it is better to get the Aadhar card updated before filling the form.

4. Selection of wrong subjects – The biggest problem of CUET UG is subject selection. Many students choose such subjects which they have not studied in class 12th. Its disadvantage is that many universities like Delhi University (DU) consider the scores of only those subjects which have been studied in class 12th. You may be thrown out of counseling if you choose the wrong subject.
Therefore, while choosing the subject, definitely check your 12th mark sheet.

5. Ignoring the fee payment and confirmation page – Many times students fill the complete form, but the fees are not paid properly. Unless the Confirmation Page is generated, the application is considered incomplete, mere deduction of fees is not enough. Therefore, download the confirmation page and keep its print or PDF safe.

Important advice from NTA for CUET UG 2026

1. Read the information bulletin carefully.

2. Use only your own mobile number and email ID.

3. Choose the examination center wisely.

4. Do not fill more than one application form.

5. Do not wait for the last date (30 January 2026), the server may be slow or down.

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Big and relief news has come out for lakhs of students across the country, CUET UG 2026 is a very important examination for those students who are dreaming of taking admission in Undergraduate (UG) courses in central universities and prestigious colleges of the country. National Testing Agency (NTA) has given good news for the candidates waiting for this examination.

NTA has started the application process for Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026. Now eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website. This examination is conducted for admission in central universities, state universities and other participating institutions of the country. Every year lakhs of students appear in this examination, so it is very important to apply on time. If you too have passed 12th or are going to appear for 12th exam in 2026, then this opportunity is very important for you.

Important dates of CUET UG 2026 application

CUET UG 2026 application starting date is 3 January 2026. The last date for application is 30 January 2026. Apart from this, the last date for depositing fees will be 31 January 2026. Also, the correction window will be from 2 February to 4 February 2026.

According to the notification issued by NTA, CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted between 11 May to 31 May 2026. This examination will be in Computer Based Test (CBT Mode). The exam will be conducted in 13 Indian languages, which include Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

Who can apply for CUET UG 2026?

There is no age limit for CUET UG 2026. Candidates who have passed class 12th or equivalent examination, or students who are going to appear for class 12th examination in 2026 can also apply. NIOS, Diploma, Pre-University, HSC (Vocational) pass candidates are also eligible. However, the university or college where admission is to be taken will have its own rules applicable.

How to apply for CUET UG 2026?

1. First official website cuet.nta.nic.in Go to.

2. Click on CUET UG 2026 Apply Online link on the homepage.

3. First do new registration.

4. Login with registration ID and password.

5. Fill all the necessary information in the application form.

6. Upload photo and signature.

7. Pay the fees as per your category and submit the form.

8. Download the confirmation page and print it and keep it safe.

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