The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline to submit the Photo Verification Certificate of CUET UG 2026. This is applicable to such candidates who have uploaded a valid identity proof that do not match the specified guidelines. All those candidates are now required to present valid identity proof documents to complete the verification process.
Earlier, the last date for making these corrections was April 10, 2026, but it has now been extended, giving applicants more time to fix any issues. The photo verification is highly recommended for all the candidates, within the new deadline to avoid any problems with their application.
THE CUET UG 2026 exam will be held between May 11 and May 31, 2026. All corrections and document submissions by the applicants should be completed in advance of the exam dates.
CUET UG 2026: Revised Dates Updates
The NTA has revised the dates for CUET UG 2026 photo verification. As per the latest notice released on April 14, 2026, candidates now have more time to complete the process. Earlier, the correction window was open from April 7 to April 10, 2026. It has now been extended from April 10 to April 16, 2026.
CUET UG 2026: Steps to Submit Photo Verification Certificate
The candidates who are facing a photo mismatch issue can now correct it by following the below mentioned simple steps. The applicants are advised to carefully follow the instructions and ensure that the photo they will upload this time must meet the official guidelines.
Step 1: Visit the official CUET UG 2026 website at https://cuet.nta.nic.in/
Step 2: Log in using your application number and password
Step 3: Download the Photo Verification Certificate format
Step 4: Paste your recent photograph in the given space
Step 5: Get the certificate attested by a competent authority
Step 6: Upload the document on the portal
CUET UG 2026: Will there be any Further Extension?
The NTA has not announced any further extension for the photo verification process. The candidates should not wait for another deadline extension and must complete their corrections before April 16, 2026.
The extension has been given by the conducting authority to make sure that no eligible student miss out on CUET UG 2026 due to technical or document related issues. Since the CUET UG 2026 exams are scheduled to be held between May 11 and May 31, 2026, it is unlikely that NTA will provide additional time. Failure to meet this deadline can cause problems with the acceptance of the application.
