JEE Main 2026: Aadhaar card will not be used for exam city allocation in JEE, CUET, NEET, NTA issues clarification..

The allocation of exam cities using Aadhaar cards for the National Testing Agency (NTA)'s JEE Main, NEET, CUET, and other entrance exams has been a hot topic of discussion for the past few days. Concerns were raised following the NTA's September 29th directive regarding updating Aadhaar cards. The NTA has issued a clarification regarding this matter. The clarification issued by the NTA Director states that exam cities will not be allocated using Aadhaar cards for JEE Main, NEET, and CUET.

Let's explore the clarification issued by the NTA Director regarding the JEE Main 2026 exam city allocation using Aadhaar cards.

What did the NTA say about the September 29th directive?

The NTA has also issued a clarification regarding the September 29th directive. The NTA stated that for the convenience of candidates, a public notice was issued on September 29, 2025, advising them to update and verify their key identification documents, such as Aadhaar, UDID card, and category certificate, before the application process opens. The NTA stated that this public notice is in no way related to city/center allocation.

The NTA stated that in previous years, some candidates reported facing problems filling out the online application form due to discrepancies in the details provided in their Aadhaar card, Class 10 certificate, and other supporting documents.

NTA Advisory
The NTA has issued an advisory for candidates and parents, along with clarifications. The NTA stated that candidates and parents are advised not to be misled by unverified information circulating and to refer only to the NTA's official website for all information related to NTA examinations.

When is JEE Main 2026?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main twice a year for admission to engineering institutes across the country. This is also known as the preliminary examination for admission to IITs. The NTA has stated that JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions. The first session is scheduled for January 2026 and the second session for April 2026.

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