The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the correction facility for UGC-NET December 2026 applications from 2 November to 4 November 2026, up to 11:50 p.m. Registered candidates should verify their submitted details and correct permitted fields before the window closes. This is a correction facility for submitted applications—not a fresh-registration extension.
Correction schedule
| Activity | Official schedule |
|---|---|
| Correction window opens | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date/time | 4 November 2026, 11:50 p.m. |
| Number of submissions | Only one correction submission |
| After submission | Application is frozen; no further correction opportunity |
| Additional fee | Pay online if a permitted correction increases the fee |
Official notice: NTA Public Notice dated 2 November 2026 (PDF) · UGC-NET official candidate portal.
Which fields can be corrected?
Annexure-I to the official notice sets out the permitted and restricted fields. Read it before editing:
- Not permitted: mobile number, email address, permanent/present address, uploaded photograph and uploaded signature.
- Name fields: a candidate may change any one of Candidate Name, Father Name or Mother Name—not all three.
- Examination city: city preferences may be changed based on permanent and present addresses. NTA is not bound to allot a city according to preference.
- Other permitted fields: date of birth, gender, category, sub-category/PwBD (where not verified by the UDID portal) and subject, as specified in Annexure-I.
How to complete the correction safely
- Open ugcnet.nta.nic.in and use the UGC-NET December 2026 correction facility/candidate login.
- Check the application preview against certificates and the Information Bulletin. Do not assume a field is editable unless it appears in the permitted list.
- Make all required corrections carefully. The notice permits only one submission; once submitted, the form is frozen.
- If the correction triggers an additional fee, pay it by Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI. A correction requiring payment takes effect only after successful fee payment.
- Save/download the final confirmation or corrected application and retain the payment receipt, if applicable.
Fees already paid are not refundable. Candidates should not share passwords, OTPs or application credentials with third-party agents.
What is UGC-NET used for?
UGC-NET determines eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D. programmes in Indian universities and colleges, subject to the applicable rules. NTA conducts the examination; the eligibility and appointment/admission decisions are governed by the relevant UGC/university framework.
Candidate checklist before 4 November
- Verify name, parent-name details and date of birth against the prescribed documents.
- Check subject and examination-city preferences.
- Review category and PwBD/sub-category entries carefully.
- Do not attempt to change prohibited fields such as mobile, email, address, photograph or signature.
- Complete the single correction submission before 11:50 p.m. on 4 November 2026.
For clarification, NTA lists helpline 011-40759000 and email ugcnet@nta.ac.in in the notice.
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Deadline reminder: This correction window closes 4 November 2026 at 11:50 p.m. Check NTA’s official notice for the latest instructions.
