List Of Documents Required For CUET Application Form 2026: Size, Format, How to Upload
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
Registration - 3 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
CUET registrations 2026 has started online. The last date to submit the application form is January 30, 2026. Read further to know the application process, documents required for CUET UG 2026 application form, format, and dimensions, along with other important details.
List of documents required for cuet 2026 applicationCommon University Entrance Test (CUET) registrations 2026 has started at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates applying for the exam must keep the required documents for CUET UG 2026 ready to fill the online form. The last date for CUET UG registration 2026 is January 30, 2026. It must be noted that the CUET exam has now been made mandatory to get admission to undergraduate courses in all the central universities, as well as other participating universities. Candidates preparing for CUET must fill the CUET application form 2026. NTA will soon release the exact CUET dates 2026. So far, the tentative dates for CUET exam are May 11 to May 31, 2026.
CUET exam is conducted for admission to more than 240 participating universities, including Central, State, deemed, Private, and Government Universities. Top Central Universities such as the University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Aligarh Muslim University, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Jawaharlal Nehru University are among others that will accept CUET 2026 for admission into their undergraduate programme for the academic year 2026-27. The Common Universities Entrance Test will be a computer-based test that will be held in 13 languages.
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- CUET 2026: Required Documents for CUET Application Form 2026
- CUET Registration 2026: How to apply
- How to Fill CUET 2026 Application Form
- CUET Exam: How To Get Admit Card
- What is CUET Eligibility?
CUET 2026: Required Documents for CUET Application Form 2026
All those candidates who were looking forward to applying for CUET 2026 must upload the scanned copies of the following documents required for CUET application form:
- Class 10/12 mark sheets
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- ID proof with photo (Aadhar card, driving license, etc.)
- Caste certificate, non-creamy layer certificate if required
CUET DU registration fee varies on the basis of category. The CUET registrations for Delhi University of Delhi have commenced. Candidates can now register online at CUET DU CSAS portal 2025. Refer the table below to know the CUET DU form fee:
| CUET DU Form Fee 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Category | CUET DU CSAS Registration Fee |
| UR/OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 250 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | INR 100 |
No, candidate cannot use the friend's email ID to register for CUET exam. Aspirant must make sure that they use their own email ID to get all the latest updates on online form, correction window, admit card and results. Using the email ID of other person is considered a form of identity fraud.
CUET Registration 2026: How to apply
Students who will be filling the CUET application form 2026 can complete the registration process by following the instructions given below:
- Click on the official CUET link provided: cuet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the CUET registration 2026 link
- Register by typing in credentials such as name, phone number and email ID
- Log in using the new registration ID and password that is sent to the registered mobile or email
- Pay the application fee
- Click on the submit button.
Also Check: CUET UG Information Bulletin 2026
Candidates have to upload their scanned signature and photograph as per the prescribed specifications. The following table brings the details of the documents to be uploaded.
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| Scanned Documents |
Size |
Format |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate’s photograph [colour with 80% face (including ears, without a mask) against white background] |
Between 10 kb to 200 kb |
JPG/JPEG |
| Candidate’s signature |
Between 10 kb to 50 kb |
JPG/JPEG |
| Disability/UDID Certificate |
50 kb to 300 kb |
|
| Scanned copy of Identity Proof (for those candidates who will verify their identities through methods other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker) |
Between 10 kb to 200 kb |
JPG/JPEG |
Note - For Live Photograph, candidates should switch on their camera or connect their webcam to the device they are using to fill online form.
Also Read: Check CUET Subject Combination 2026
How to Fill CUET 2026 Application Form
Yes, NTA can decline CUET UG application form based on below condictions
- Incomplete information
- Incorrect details
- Failing to fulfill CUET eligibility criteria
- CUET application fee not paid
Candidates must carefully check details entered in CUET application form before final submission.
If a candidate has forgotten his/her CUET application number, it can be retrieved by following the steps below:
- Check registered email ID and phone number for SMS as It includes CUET application form number on successful registration.
- Check the saved page of CUET application form. or,
- Candidates may contact at NTA to know their CUET application form number.
After getting the CUET application number, students must ensure to note it somewhere for future login process. CUET application form number is required to login and download the admit card or results when released.
CUET registration for admission to colleges begins after the declaration of CUET results. Candidates seeking admission to CUET accepting college must ensure to register for CUET UG exam and appear for the exam on given date and time. CUET results are usually declared a month after the exam is over. Candidates must ensure to apply for CUET counselling on official link of accepting college to check the cut off and shortlist status.
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Candidates must note that the CUET documents required cannot be submitted offline. The application process will be done in online mode only. No hard copy or offline application will be accepted.
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Visit the official website of CUET UG: cuet.nta.nic.in
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Click on the tab indicating CUET 2026 Registration
- Enter CUET UG 2026 login details
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Enter the mandatory details such as name, email ID and mobile number
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Enter the captcha
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Once your registration credentials are generated, log in to complete the application process
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Fill in the CUET application form with personal, educational and communication details followed by course, university and exam city preferences
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Applicants will have to upload their photograph, signature and category certificate documents in the requisite format and sizes
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Pay the CUET fees 2026 through net banking/ credit card/ debit card/ UPI/ Wallet
Also Read: CUET Syllabus 2026
CUET Exam: How To Get Admit Card
The NTA will upload the CUET exam 2026 admit card on its official website ahead of the examination. Once released, candidates are advised to check the admit card carefully for all particulars such as roll number, name, subject group, date of birth, gender, examination centre name, city, medium opted, category, etc. It must be noted that the admit card will not be released in physical mode.
What is CUET Eligibility?
As per to CUET 2026 eligibility criteria for undergraduates, there is no age limit set for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination or are appearing in 2026, irrespective of their age, can appear in CUET UG 2026 examination. Once the examination is completed and scores are released, documents required for CUET counselling will be released by the Universities separately.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 10 hours ago
No, CUET exam is not compulsory to take admission in Christ College of Science and Management. The admissions are done on merit basis. Final selections are based on marks scored in qualifying exam and interview performance.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 10 hours ago
It's completely normal to feel confused when deciding between completely different streams for CUET. The choice should depend on your long-term goals, interests, and career plans rather than pressure or trends. Humanities subjects like Political Science, Fine Arts, or Physiology suit students who ar
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Beginner-Level 2
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For CUET UG 2026, aspirants should be aware of all important dates to plan their preparation effectively. The key dates are:
- Registration Starts: 3 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 30 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Fee Payment Deadline: 31 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Correction Window: 2–4 February 202
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 11 hours ago
It's completely normal to feel confused about CUET, especially with so many subjects and topics to cover. The best approach is to start with a clear plan and small, consistent steps. Begin by understanding the syllabus thoroughly and identifying which sections need more focus. Practicing mock tests
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered Yesterday
Compared to board exams, CUET Maths requires a different approach. You can't rely on long methods; shortcuts matter a lot. Practicing CUET-style Maths mocks on cuetmock.com helped me adapt to this shift and understand which chapters are more scoring in a competitive setting.
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Yes, candidates who wish to apply for BTech (Lateral Entry) admissions at MJRPU are required to appear for the CUET to qualify. However, CUET scores are not accepted for the first year BTech admissions at MJRPU. Candidates are required to appear for the JEE Mains to qualify for first year admissions
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No, CUET exam is not required for taking admission into the courses offered by ITM-institute of Health Science. The college follows a merit-based selection method.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 5 days ago
National Testing Agency commenced CUET UG 2026 registrations on January 03, 2026. The registration window is open. Candidates who are desireous of appearing for CUET and admission to undergraduate programme must stay updated with the upcoming important CUET 2026 UG dates below:
- Last date to apply fo
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
CUET UG 2026 application fee varies on number of subjects chosen and category of student. NTA has defined the CUET 2026 fe structure for General, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD and OBC candidates. Check the table below to know CUET application fee for 5 subjects:
| Category | CUET Fee for 5 Subjects |
|---|---|
| General | INR 1800 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 1650 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | INR 1500 |
| Centres outside India | INR 8100 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
If a candidate has made a mistake in CUET UG 2026 application form, he/she can edit the details in online form once the correction window is open. NTA will open CUET 2026 correction window from February 02 to February 04. During this period, candidates can correct the details in the application, if
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Contributor-Level 6
National Testing Agency commenced CUET 2026 registration on January 03, 2026. Soon after the release of the CUET notification candidates candidates can check the important dates pertaining to CUET 2026. The last date for CUET 2026 registration is January 30, 2026
Candidats will be required to fill the CUET application form within the given time frame, failing which no request for extension of the CUET registration last date will be entertained. NTA does not provide the window for late fee payment. CUET 2026 application process is in online mode. No physical copies of the CUET application form must be sent to the authorities.