The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the application correction window for UGC NET December 2026. Candidates who have submitted their application forms can now correct permitted details through the official candidate login portal.
The correction facility will remain open from November 2 to November 4, 2026, until 11:50 PM. Candidates must log in using their application number and password to access the submitted application form and make the necessary changes.
NTA has specified which details can be modified and which cannot be changed during this period. The correction facility is available only once, and candidates must carefully review their details before submitting the revised application form.
UGC NET December 2026 Correction Window: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Correction window opens | November 2, 2026 |
| Last date for corrections | November 4, 2026 |
| Closing time | 11:50 PM |
UGC NET December 2026 Application Correction Link
Candidates can access the correction facility through the dedicated NTA candidate login portal.
Direct link: UGC NET December 2026 Application Correction – Candidate Login
Candidates need the following credentials to log in:
- Application Number
- Password
- CAPTCHA code
Official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in
How to Edit UGC NET December 2026 Application Form?
Candidates can follow these steps to make corrections to their submitted application forms:
- Visit the UGC NET December 2026 candidate login portal.
- Enter your application number and password.
- Complete the CAPTCHA verification.
- Log in and access the application correction facility.
- Modify the permitted details as specified in the NTA notice.
- Review the updated information carefully.
- Submit the corrected application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Which Details Can Be Corrected in the UGC NET Application Form?
According to the NTA correction notice, candidates are allowed to modify the following details, provided they meet the specified conditions:
- Candidate’s name
- Father’s name
- Mother’s name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Category
- Sub-category / PwBD status
- Examination city preference
- Subject
Important conditions:
- Candidates can change only one of the following: their own name, their father’s name, or their mother’s name.
- Sub-category/PwBD details can be modified only if they have not been verified through the UDID portal.
- Candidates can change their examination city preferences based on their permanent and present addresses. However, NTA is not required to allot an examination city according to their preferences.
Which Details Cannot Be Changed?
NTA has specified that candidates cannot modify the following details during the correction window:
- Registered mobile number
- Email address
- Permanent address
- Present address
- Uploaded photograph
- Uploaded signature
Candidates should check their submitted application forms carefully before making corrections, as these details cannot be changed through the current facility.
Important Instructions for UGC NET Application Correction
NTA has issued the following instructions for candidates using the correction facility:
- One-time correction facility: Candidates can submit corrections only once during the specified period.
- No further changes after submission: Once the corrected application form is submitted, it will be frozen. Candidates cannot make further changes.
- Additional examination fee: If a correction results in an increase in the applicable examination fee, candidates must pay the difference through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- No fee refund: Previously paid examination fees will not be refunded, even if the revised details result in a lower fee.
- Deadline: Candidates must complete the correction process by November 4, 2026, at 11:50 PM.
Candidates are advised to verify all the details before final submission and complete the process within the deadline.
The UGC NET December 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from December 14 to 18 and on December 21, 2026. Candidates can visit the official NTA website for further updates.