CUET UG 2026: NTA Issues Advisory: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the syllabus for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate [CUET (UG)] 2026. In a public notice dated December 27, 2025, the agency confirmed that the syllabus is now available on its official website, signaling the start of the preparation cycle for lakhs of students aiming for central universities.
Along with the syllabus update, the NTA has issued crucial advisories regarding Aadhaar authentication and the examination timeline.
Key Highlights from the NTA Notice
According to the public notice, the testing agency has outlined the following roadmap for the 2026 session:
Exam Timeline: The CUET (UG) 2026 will be conducted in the month of May 2026.
Medium of Exam: The test will be held in 13 mediums across India and abroad.
Purpose: The exam remains the single window opportunity for admission into Undergraduate Programmes for all Central Universities (CUs) and other participating Universities.
Syllabus Now Available
To facilitate candidates in their preparation, the NTA has explicitly stated that the Syllabus of CUET (UG)-2026 has been made live. Aspirants can access the subject-wise syllabus directly at the official portal: https://cuet.nta.nic.in/.
CUET UG 2026 Syllabus Released: NTA Issues Official Subject-Wise PDFs & Exam Pattern
Students are advised to check the specific requirements of the Central Universities they wish to apply to, as the list of participating universities is dynamic and subject to updates.
Important Advisory: Update Your Aadhaar
A significant portion of the notice focuses on minimizing procedural difficulties during the online application process. Referring to a previous notice dated December 04, 2025, the NTA has reiterated the importance of Aadhaar authentication.
Data Matching: The NTA will fetch candidate details (Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Photograph, and Address) from UIDAI through Aadhaar Authentication.
Mismatch Solution: If there is a name mismatch between the Aadhaar Card and the candidate’s 10th Class Certificate, an option will be provided during the online application stage to overcome this issue.
Parent Details: Since Aadhaar does not record Father/Mother/Guardian names, candidates will have to fill these details separately in the application form.
The agency’s primary objective with this early advisory is to support aspirants by encouraging them to ensure their data is accurate and updated well in time.
Where to Check for Updates?
Candidates are strongly advised to rely only on official sources for information. The NTA has listed the following websites for regular updates:
https://nta.ac.inhttps://cuet.nta.nic.in
For any clarifications, aspirants can also contact the NTA Helpline at +91-11-40759000 or email cuet-ug@nta.ac.in.
Summary for Students:
With the exam set for May 2026, the release of the syllabus in December 2025 provides ample time for preparation. Students should immediately download the syllabus for their chosen domain subjects and check their Aadhaar details to ensure a smooth registration process when the application window opens.
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