Documents Required For CUET Registration 2026 [Full List]

Overview: With the commencement of CUET 2026 registrations expected to begin in February, candidates should gather the necessary documents for a smooth application process. Here is the list of essential documents required for cuet registration.

Each phase of the CUET exam requires you to upload important documents, without which the admission process will not be completed.

Get insights into the documents required for CUET registration and other identity proofs to submit a successful application. 

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Note: The video is for 2025 but the content is relevant for 2026 as of now. Any new changes will be updated once the official information bulletin is released.

CUET Exam 2026: Important Phases

The CUET exam has three significant phases which require your documents for identification. These include: 

• CUET registration 
• CUET exam day
• CUET counselling

Documents Required for CUET Registration 2026

These are the CUET registration documents required to complete your application:

Documents	Details
Recent photograph	It should be either in colour or black and white, with 80% of the face (without mask) visible, including ears, against a white background.
Scanned photograph and signature	Should be in JPG/JPEG format (clearly visible)
Size of scanned photograph	It should be between 10 kb to 200 kb (clearly visible)
Size of scanned signature	It should be between 10 kb to 50 kb (clearly visible)
Scanned copy of the Category certificate(SC/ST/OBC/EWS, etc.)	It should be between 50kb and 300kb in PDF (clearly visible)
Scanned copy of the PwBD certificate	Should be between 50kb to 300 kb in pdf (clearly visible)

Note: 

• Double-check your photo and signature before submitting the application form to CUET to ensure they are clear and visible. If they are blurry or unclear, your form will not be, and no changes will be allowed. 
• All the documents required for CUET registration that are to be uploaded must be genuine. 
• If it is discovered that somebody else's documents needed for CUET registration have been used, this will be considered unfair.

Along with the documents required for CUET registration, you must know the necessary documents to carry to the exam hall to take the exam. 

Instructions for filling out the CUET Online Application Form 2026

Here are some common instructions to follow during the application process for mistakes to avoid during CUET 2026 Application Process

Step 1: Registration

• Register online and obtain a system-generated Application Number.
• Enter the required details, create a password, and set a security question.
• After submission, use the Application Number and Password to complete the form and future logins.

Step 2: Application Form

• Log in using the Application Number and Password.
• Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and university/program choices.
• Select test papers and exam cities, and upload required documents/images.

Step 3: Fee Payment

• Pay the exam fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.
• Additional processing charges & GST apply.
• The Confirmation Page is generated only after successful payment.
• If not generated, contact the Bank/Payment Gateway for resolution.
• NTA will provide no fee refunds under any circumstances.

Step 4: Confirmation Page

• Steps can be completed together or separately.
• Application is confirmed only after successful fee payment.
• Download, save, and print the Confirmation Page for future reference.

General Instructions for the CUET 2026 Candidates

• Candidates must ensure all details such as name, category, education details and CUET courses, etc entered are correct, as changes will not be allowed after submission.
• Details like name, contact, category, gender, DOB, exam city, etc., are final and cannot be modified later.
• Use your own email and mobile number for communication; NTA is not responsible for missed updates.
• NTA does not allow corrections once the application is completed.
• NTA is not responsible for incorrect information entered by candidates.
• Visit the official website and check emails regularly for the latest notifications.
• Candidates must appear at their own cost at the allotted exam centre, date, and shift as per their admit card.
• No physical documents need to be sent to NTA. All submissions, payments, and downloads are online only.
• NTA/Government may use the provided data for research, analysis, and other permissible purposes.
• Candidates must submit only one application using a valid and accessible email and mobile number.

CUET Exam Documents Required Inside the Exam Hall

Apart from the above documents required for CUET registration, the list of documents mentioned below must be carried to the exam hall: 

1. A printed copy of the CUET Admit Card and Self Declaration (Undertaking) was downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear printout on A4-size paper) and duly filled in. 
2. One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the Attendance Sheet at the Centre during the examination. 
3. A PwBD certificate issued by the authorised medical officer if the relaxation is claimed under the PwBD category. 
4. Any one of the authorised photo IDs (must be original, valid, and non-expired):

• School Identity Card
• PAN card/ Driving License
• Voter ID/ Passport Aadhaar Card (With photograph)
• E-Aadhaar with photograph/ Ration Card with photograph
• Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph
• Bank Passbook with Photograph. 

Once the exam is over, the CUET answer key and results are released to start the counselling process. 

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CUET Counselling Documents 2026

As you have understood what types of documents required for CUET registration, let's move on to counselling documents:

• Counselling is a customised process for each college. Therefore, visit the college's official website to which you apply to learn more about the required documents. 
• You must note that the counselling requires a few additional documents besides those required for CUET registration. 

Ensure you have these documents ready for CUET counselling- 

• CUET admit card
• Class 10th & 12th scorecard
• CUET scorecard
• ID proof (Aadhar Card / Aadhar Enrolment Receipt / PAN Card / Voter ID Card).
• Transfer Certificate (TC) of Class 12
• Migration Certificate of Class 12
• One Stamp size and one passport-size photograph of a formal dress with a white background
• Two Copies of the Online Payment Receipt
• Caste certificates (if needed)

Key Takeaways

Now that you know all the documents required for CUET registration, exam day and the counselling process. 

• Ensure all your documents are up-to-date and valid to avoid any registration issues.
• Create clear scanned copies of your documents in the required format (JPEG or PDF) and size.
• While submitting scanned copies, keep the original documents carefully for future verification.
• Create a dedicated folder for your documents needed for CUET registration, exam day and counselling to keep everything organized.