India, Feb. 14 -- The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has withdrawn its decision to make Aadhaar and APAAR authentication compulsory for candidates registering for CET 2026, following complaints about data mismatches and technical glitches.

Earlier, the Cell had announced that Aadhaar and APAAR ID linkage would be mandatory for this year's CET registration. However, several students and parents reported difficulties in completing the authentication process due to discrepancies in personal details.

In a circular issued on February 13, the CET Cell acknowledged that some candidates were facing issues during Aadhaar and APAAR verification while filling out the CET 2026 application form. To ensure that no eligible student is denied th...