NTA Big Move: No Exam City Centre Choice for NEET/ JEE/CUET 2026 Session

Starting from 2026, your Aadhaar card will determine the city of your exam centre for JEE, NEET, and CUET! Sounds strange, right? But you heard it right. As per the reports from the media sources, NTA is likely to withdraw the facility to choose an exam city centre for the NEET/JEE/CUET 2026 session.  After circulating these NTA New Rules, several aspirants have shown their disagreement over this decision.

This move is intended to increase transparency while lowering the danger of impersonation and misconduct. Previously, students may specify three to four favourite cities while applying. Candidates from smaller towns and villages will be assigned locations in or near their recorded Aadhaar address, ensuring tests are held closer to their actual residence.

NTA updates exam centre allotment for JEE, NEET, and CUET from 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a significant shift in the allocation of exam locations for national-level entrance exams such as the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main, National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET-UG), and Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate (CUET-UG).

Starting with the academic year 2026-27, candidates will no longer be allowed to choose their preferred exam cities. Instead, centres will be allotted exclusively based on the address on the candidate’s Aadhaar card.   Students can now select three to four favourite cities when applying.

According to the NTA new guidelines, candidates from smaller towns and villages will be allotted centres in or near their home areas, matching the address on their Aadhaar card. This update aims to make the process more transparent and decrease cheating and impersonation.

NTA News on No Exam City Centre Selection Explained

Days after NTA published an official notification asking JEE Exam 2026 participants to update their Aadhaar data, there were rumours that the exam centre rules will alter. Parents and students are concerned about the decision are urges to watch the video for better understanding the notice and comment if they require any clarification beyond that

NTA requests Students for Timely Aadhaar Update

NTA has issued an official notification urging all JEE applicants to verify that their Aadhaar card, UDID card, and category certificate are properly updated with accurate information and details. “To streamline the process for JEE (Main) 2026, all eligible aspirants are advised to ensure that the following documents are updated well in advance/ before applying for the JEE (Main)-2026, in order to avoid any discrepancies, grievances or rejection at a later stage,” the National Testing Agency (NTA) said in its notification.

Advisory and Instructions on Updating of Aadhaar Card/ UDID Card/ Category Certificate (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) before Filling of Online Application Form for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2026 – Reg. Read more

NTA New Rule Results concerns among students

The decision has triggered concern among students and parents, particularly those studying or living away from their permanent address. Many people are concerned that if their Aadhaar data are out of date, they would face difficulties travelling during exams. The NTA has asked candidates to verify and, if necessary, update their Aadhaar details well in advance of the application deadline. “No changes will be entertained once the application window opens,” the government said. The new rule will initially apply to the January 2026 JEE Main session and would then be extended to other national-level exams.

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