NEET (UG) 2026: Important Advisory on Updating Aadhaar, UDID & Category Certificates Before Application

ALLEN Overseas

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an important Public Notice dated 05 January 2026 regarding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. This notice provides clear instructions to all aspirants to update and verify their essential documents before filling the online application form.

The advisory aims to ensure a smooth application process and to prevent errors, grievances, or rejection of applications at a later stage.

Importance of this NTAs Advisory:

Every year, a large number of applications face issues due to:

Incorrect personal details
Invalid or outdated certificates
Mismatch between Aadhaar and academic records

To avoid such problems in NEET (UG) 2026, NTA has strongly advised candidates to verify and update their documents well in advance.

Documents That Must Be Updated Before NEET (UG) 2026 Application

1. Aadhaar Card (Mandatory for All Candidates):

All candidates appearing for NEET (UG) 2026 must ensure that their Aadhaar Card is accurate, valid, and fully updated.

The Aadhaar details must correctly reflect the following information:

Candidate’s full Name
Date of Birth
Gender
Photograph
Address
Biometric information (wherever applicable)

Any mismatch between Aadhaar details and application data may lead to issues during verification or counselling.

How to Update Aadhaar Details

Candidates who need to correct or update their Aadhaar information should follow the official UIDAI guidelines.

Aadhaar-related services are available on:

Aspirants are advised not to wait until the last moment for Aadhaar updates.

2. UDID Card (For Persons with Disabilities – PwD):

Candidates applying under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category must ensure that their UDID Card is:

Valid
Updated
Renewed, if required

An expired or invalid UDID card may result in rejection of disability-related benefits.

3. Category Certificate (EWS / SC / ST / OBC-NCL):

Candidates belonging to reserved categories must ensure that their Category Certificate is:

Updated
Valid as per current government norms
Issued in the correct format

Applicable categories include:

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Other Backward Classes – Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)

Incorrect or outdated certificates may lead to loss of category benefits during counselling.

Official NTA Websites for Latest Updates:

All NEET aspirants are advised to regularly visit the official websites for the latest updates, notices, and instructions related to NEET (UG) 2026:

www.nta.ac.in
https://neet.nta.nic.in/

Only official NTA notifications should be considered final and authentic.

NTA Contact Details for any Query:

For queries related to NEET (UG) 2026:

Helpline Number: +91-11-40759000
Email: neetug2026@nta.ac.in

ALLEN Overseas Advice for NEET Aspirants:

ALLEN Overseas advises all NEET aspirants, including NRI and Gulf-based students, to:

Verify Aadhaar details with school and academic records
Update certificates well before the application window opens
Avoid last-minute document corrections
Follow only official NTA notifications

Early document verification ensures a stress-free NEET application process.

The NTA advisory clearly states that updating Aadhaar, UDID, and Category Certificates before applying for NEET (UG) 2026 is essential. Candidates who prepare their documents in advance can avoid unnecessary delays, rejections, and complications during the admission process.

Staying informed and prepared is just as important as exam preparation.

ALLEN Overseas will continue to guide students with accurate information and expert support for NEET (UG) 2026.