CUET UG 2026 photo verification certificate deadline extended
NTA has extended the last date for the CUET UG 2026 photo verification certificate deadline extended, according to a public notice dated April 14, 2026 . The correction window for photo verification now runs from April 10 to April 16, 2026 .
Revised dates: CUET UG 2026 photo verification certificate deadline extended
The agency moved the deadline after an earlier window that ran from April 7 to April 10, 2026 . The revised extension spans 7 days while the previous window was 4 days .
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Public notice announcing revised schedule | April 14, 2026 |
| Revised photo verification window | April 10 to April 16, 2026 |
| Previous photo verification window | April 7 to April 10, 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 exam window | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
Who must submit the Photo Verification Certificate
The Photo Verification Certificate is required for candidates who did not use Aadhaar for their application. NTA has also asked candidates who used Aadhaar/DigiLocker verification to provide the certificate where applicable.
The certificate must carry a recent photograph and be properly attested by a competent authority. Candidates must download the prescribed format from the official CUET portal, get it attested, and upload the scanned copy on the portal within the revised dates.
How to submit: CUET UG 2026 photo verification certificate deadline extended
Steps listed by the agency are straightforward: download the certificate format from the official CUET site (cuet.nta.nic.in), get the document attested, and upload it on the portal during April 10–16, 2026 . Keep the attested physical copy safe for future reference.
NTA will conduct the CUET UG 2026 exam across 21 days , between May 11 and May 31, 2026 . Candidates who miss the photo verification upload risk having their application records flagged for mismatch, as per the testing agency’s verification process.
What the notice does not specify
The public notice does not list the exact URL for the certificate download, which authorities qualify as competent attestors, or the penalties for non-submission. It also does not give special deadlines for categories like PwD or international applicants.
Quick reminder
- Download the format and upload the attested certificate between April 10 and April 16, 2026 .
- CUET UG exams run from May 11 to May 31, 2026 .