CUET UG: Your CUET UG form could be rejected due to these 5 mistakes; complete these important tasks before January 30th..
CUET UG 2026 Registration Mistakes: The CUET UG 2026 registration process began on January 3, 2026. The NTA has clarified that applications will only be accepted in online mode. This year, the CUET UG exam will be conducted in a hybrid mode, and candidates are allowed to choose a maximum of 5 subjects. As soon as the portal opened, there was a rush among students to fill out the forms. However, this haste can be risky. Errors in the CUET UG form can lead to its rejection.
According to previous CUET UG data, approximately 10-15% of applications contain some kind of error, due to which students have to wait for the 'correction window' or their application is rejected altogether. The NTA has made verification through the Aadhaar card and DigiLocker mandatory. If there is even a slight discrepancy in the name, date of birth, or parents' names in the documents, the system will not accept it. Strict changes have been made to the rules for uploading category certificates and photographs.
CUET UG 2026: Avoid these 5 mistakes in the CUET UG form
Candidates interested in appearing for the CUET UG 2026 exam can apply till January 30, 2026, on the NTA's official website https://cuet.nta.nic.in/. The deadline for fee submission is January 31. Fill out the CUET UG form very carefully. Any mistake can lead to its rejection. Learn about the mistakes that the NTA does not accept in the CUET UG form.
1. Incorrect format of photo and signature
According to the NTA, your photo should be absolutely recent. 80% of your face should be clearly visible (without a mask). The photo background should be white.
Mistakes: Uploading selfies, wearing glasses in the photo, or uploading blurry photos. Rules: The photo should be between 10kb and 200kb, and the signature between 4kb and 30kb in JPG/JPEG format.
2. Use of Old Category Certificates
This is the most crucial point for students in the OBC-NCL and EWS categories. NTA and universities often require certificates issued after a specific date (usually after April 1, 2025).
Caution: If your certificate is old, get it renewed immediately. Only certificates in the 'Central' format are valid, not 'State' format certificates.
3. Errors in Name and Date of Birth
The name, father's name, and date of birth details filled in the CUET UG 2026 application form must match your 10th-grade mark sheet.
Risk: If the name on your Aadhaar card is different from the name on the form, verification may fail. NTA advises updating your Aadhaar card before filling out the form.
4. Incorrect Subject Mapping
The biggest complexity of CUET is subject selection. Many students often choose subjects they did not study in 12th grade.
Result: Institutions like Delhi University (DU) only consider scores in subjects that the student studied in 12th grade. Choosing the wrong subjects can lead to exclusion from counseling.
5. Fee Payment and Confirmation Page
Sometimes students fill out the form, but the fee payment remains pending.
Tip: The application is considered incomplete until the 'Confirmation Page' is generated. It is mandatory to download and save it.
NTA's Do's and Don'ts: Important Advice for Students
Read the information bulletin completely.
Provide only your personal mobile number and email ID.
Choose your examination center carefully for the hybrid mode.
Do not fill out more than one application form (Multiple applications will be rejected).
Do not wait until the last date (January 30, 2026), as the server may be down. By keeping the NTA guidelines in mind, you can easily fill out the CUET UG 2026 form.
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