JEE Main 2026 Aadhaar Authentication: How to fix name mismatch during registration?
Vagisha Kaushik | October 21, 2025 | 05:18 PM IST | 2 mins read
NTA JEE Mains 2026 registration will start in October on jeemain.nta.nic.in for engineering, architecture aspirants.
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Try NowConsidering the problems faced by candidates in Aadhaar authentication during the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains registration, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to provide the same solution as last year. JEE Main registration 2026 will start this month on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Though NTA has not announced the exact JEE Main 2026 registration date yet, it informed that the exam will be held in two sessions – session 1 from January 21 to 30 and session 2 from April 1 to 10.
While sharing the update on JEE Mains 2026, NTA said that in case of name mismatch in Aadhaar Card and Class 10 marksheet or certificate of any candidate, an option will be given to overcome the issue during the application process.
The testing agency recalled how BTech aspirants faced the same issue last year and asked the candidates to check the last year’s advisory and follow the same steps to solve the issue.
Candidates have been asked to update their Aadhaar Card along with UDID Card and category certificate ahead of JEE Main 2026 application form to avoid discrepancies or grievances.
JEE Main Aadhaar authentication: Steps to correct name mismatch
Here’s what NTA asked JEE Main applicants to do when they faced issues in proceeding with the online application due to a mismatch between their name on the Aadhaar Card and Class 10 educational certificates:
- If a candidate receives the following message or pop-up after selecting "Confirm Name as per Aadhaar", the candidate should press the close button: 'Name mismatch during Aadhaar Authentication. To update your Name in Aadhaar Card, please visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra. For details please visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in. To proceed with Aadhaar Authentication, please enter your name as given in Aadhaar.'
- Upon closing the message or pop-up box, a new window will appear on the screen to proceed with Aadhaar authentication. At this step, candidates must enter their name exactly as mentioned on their Aadhaar card.
- Both the name on the educational certificate and the Aadhaar card will be captured during this process, allowing the candidate to continue with the application form.
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