UGC NET December 2026 Correction Window Closes Tonight at 11:50 PM

Published 4 Nov 20263 min read

The UGC NET December 2026 application correction window closes tonight, November 4, 2026, at 11:50 PM. Registered candidates who need to fix errors in their submitted forms must log in to ugcnet.nta.nic.in immediately. Only one of the three name-related fields can be changed; photo, signature, mobile number, email, and addresses are locked .
What Can You Change?
NTA permits corrections to any one of the following three fields only :
- Candidate's name
- Father's name
- Mother's name
You cannot change all three simultaneously. Choose the single most important correction and submit it before the deadline.
Other editable fields, according to NTA's notice, include :
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Category
- Sub-category / PwBD status (if not verified via UDID portal)
- Subject
Examination city selection (NTA is not bound to allot the preferred city)
What Cannot Be Changed
The following details are locked during this correction window :
- Registered mobile number
- Registered email address
- Permanent and present address
- Uploaded photograph
- Uploaded signature
Candidates who need to change any of these locked fields have no remedy through this window. NTA has stated that no further correction opportunity will be provided after tonight .
How to Submit Corrections
- Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click the UGC NET December 2026 Application Correction link
- Log in with your application number and password
- Open the submitted form and select the editable field(s)
- Make the permitted change(s)
- Review the updated details carefully
- Submit and download the confirmation page for your records
Candidates are advised not to wait until the final hours, as heavy traffic may slow the portal .
What Happens After Tonight
Once the window closes at 11:50 PM, no further changes will be accepted . The next milestones are :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam city intimation slip | November 23, 2026 |
| Admit card release | December 7, 2026 |
| UGC NET December 2026 exam | December 14–18 and 21, 2026 |
The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 87 subjects. The subject-wise schedule is yet to be announced .
Official Portal: ugcnet.nta.nic.in