UGC NET December 2026 application correction window opens: edit one detail by November 4

The National Testing Agency (NTA) today, November 2, 2026, opened the application correction window for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2026. Candidates who have submitted their applications can now modify one specific personal detail in their forms until November 4, 2026, at 11:50 pm.

This facility, available on the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in, provides a one-time opportunity for applicants to rectify errors in their submitted forms. The UGC NET determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship, as well as selection for various national fellowships.

Permitted and Restricted Corrections

Candidates are allowed to modify any one of three specific personal details: their own name, their father’s name, or their mother’s name. The NTA has explicitly stated that no other fields can be altered during this correction window. This includes registered mobile number, email address, permanent address, present address, uploaded photograph, or uploaded signature.

The NTA closed the regular application portal for UGC NET December 2026 on October 28, 2026, at 11:50 pm. Candidates are advised to carefully review all entered details before submitting corrections, as no further opportunities for edits will be provided after the November 4 deadline.

How to Make Corrections and Important Dates

To make corrections, candidates must visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in, and log in using their application credentials. After logging in, they can access their submitted form to edit the permitted field. Upon making the necessary changes, candidates should review the updated information and submit the corrections by the stipulated deadline. It is recommended to download and keep a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

For assistance, candidates can contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or email ugcnet@nta.ac.in. The UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from December 14 to December 19, 2026.

Context of the UGC NET Examination

The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It serves to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Assistant Professor positions and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor roles in Indian universities and colleges. In addition, the UGC NET supports selection for various national fellowships, including the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC), National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes (NFOBC), and the Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students (MANF).

The examination consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions and does not include negative marking for incorrect answers. The NTA typically provides a correction window for UGC NET examinations, allowing candidates to rectify errors in their application forms. For instance, the UGC NET June 2026 correction window, which closed on May 28, 2026, permitted candidates to edit details such as date of birth, gender, category, PwD status, subject, and examination city preferences. The June 2026 examination was conducted in computer-based mode from June 22 to June 30, 2026.

Further reading

• NTA revised exam calendar 2026-27 out: check new JEE Main, UGC NET, CUET PG dates
• JEE Main, CUET PG, UGC NET: NTA releases revised exam calendar for 2026-27
• AP EdCET registration: dates and steps to apply
• UGC NET: complete exam guide

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