UGC-NET December 2026: correction window open, fix your form by 4 November 11:50 PM
NTA has opened a one-time correction window from 2 to 4 November 2026 for the UGC-NET December 2026 application form. It applies to all candidates who have registered for the exam.
What this means for you
If you have filled the UGC-NET December 2026 form, check your details on the official website. If something is wrong, correct it before 11:50 PM on 4 November 2026, as no further chance will be given. Corrections can be submitted only once, after which the form is frozen.
Key facts
- Correction window: 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
- Only one submission of corrections is allowed
- Only one of candidate name, father's name or mother's name can be changed
- Mobile number, e-mail, address, photograph and signature can be changed
- Date of birth, gender, category, sub-category/PwBD and subject can also be corrected
- Any additional fee must be paid online; fees already paid are not refunded
What has happened
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has given candidates a fixed window to correct mistakes in the online application form for UGC-NET December 2026. According to the notice, the facility is available from 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
UGC-NET is the exam that decides eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programmes in Indian universities and colleges.
Who can use the window
All registered candidates of UGC-NET December 2026 can use this facility. They have been advised to visit the official website https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in and check the particulars in their application forms. Corrections can be made only in the fields the notice permits.
What can be changed
As per the notice, candidates can change their mobile number, e-mail address, permanent and present address, and the uploaded photograph and signature. They can also correct date of birth, gender, category, sub-category/PwBD (if not verified by the UDID portal) and subject.
Of the candidate’s name, father’s name and mother’s name, only one can be changed. Examination city preferences can be changed based on permanent and present addresses, but NTA is not bound to allot a city as per the candidate’s preference.
What cannot be changed
The notice also lists fields that candidates are not allowed to change. Corrections can be submitted only once; once the corrected form is submitted, it is frozen and no further changes are permitted.
What about the fee
If a correction increases the applicable fee, the candidate must pay the additional amount. Payment can be made only through credit/debit card, net banking or UPI. Fees already paid will not be refunded. Corrections that require an additional fee take effect only after that fee is successfully paid.
Keep in mind
NTA has made clear that this is a one-time facility and no correction will be accepted after 11:50 PM on 4 November 2026. Fill the form carefully. For any query, contact the NTA helpdesk at 011-40759000 or write to [email protected].
Questions and answers
What is the last date to correct the UGC-NET December 2026 form?
Corrections can be made up to 11:50 PM on 4 November 2026. The window opened on 2 November 2026.
Can I change both my name and my father's name?
No. According to the notice, a candidate may change only one of these: candidate name, father's name or mother's name.
Can I make changes again after submitting corrections?
No. Only one submission of corrections is permitted, and the form is frozen once submitted. No correction will be accepted after 4 November 2026.
How do I pay if the correction increases the fee?
The additional fee must be paid through credit/debit card, net banking or UPI only. Fees already paid will not be refunded.
Where can I get help for UGC-NET December 2026?
Contact the NTA helpdesk at 011-40759000 or write to [email protected]. The website is https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Source: NTA, "Public Notice regarding Correction in particulars of the Online Application Form for UGC-NET December 2026", 2 November 2026. Read the original notice
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