CUET UG 2026: Last Date Today to Submit Photo Verification Certificate at cuet.nta.nic.in

Final Deadline Alert: Complete Your CUET UG Photo Verification Today

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has set today, April 16, 2026, as the absolute final deadline for candidates to submit their Photo Verification Certificates for the CUET UG 2026. This critical extension was granted to help students who faced discrepancies between their uploaded application photographs and their official identity records, such as Aadhaar or DigiLocker data. For those affected, missing this window could lead to a direct rejection of their application and an inability to appear for the exams scheduled in May.

The NTA issued this advisory after identifying a significant number of "photo mismatch" cases, particularly among candidates who used non-Aadhaar government IDs or whose live-captured photos during registration did not align with UIDAI records. Today is the last chance to formalize your identity through the official manual authentication module.

Essential Action Steps to Finish Today

Who Exactly Needs to Submit This?

Not every candidate needs to perform this step. You must complete this verification only if:

• You received an official intimation or notification from NTA regarding a photograph mismatch.
• Your application status reflects a "Photo Discrepancy" or "Mismatch" alert.
• You registered using identity documents other than an Aadhaar card where verification failed during the registration process.

Competent Authorities for Attestation

If your school principal is unavailable, you can obtain attestation from any Class-I Gazetted Officer, including a Tehsildar, Revenue Officer, SDM, or DM. Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates can get their documents certified by a Class-I Gazetted Officer at the Indian Embassy in their respective country.

Final Exam Countdown

With the verification window closing today, the focus shifts to the examination itself. CUET UG 2026 will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from May 11 to May 31, 2026. The exam will be available in 13 languages across India and 15 international cities. Remember, admit cards will only be generated for those whose identity verification is cleared by tonight.

Conclusion

NTA has emphasized that this extension was a one-time relief measure due to heavy student demand and technical hurdles. Do not wait until the final hour, as heavy portal traffic can lead to server delays. Secure your eligibility today by ensuring your certificate is uploaded, clear, and properly attested.