The correction window for UGC NET December 2026 opened today, November 2, giving nearly ten lakh registered candidates a short chance to fix mistakes in their application forms before the exam season moves into its next phase. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said the facility will remain open until November 4, up to 11.50 pm, on the official portal ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
The update matters because the final applicant count is now clear. According to the NTA, 9,75,505 candidates have successfully paid the examination fee for the December session, subject to bank reconciliation. That figure, reported today by The Indian Express and The Times of India, is the pool of candidates who can use the correction window. Fresh registrations are not allowed through this facility.
UGC NET decides eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programmes in Indian universities and colleges. With the exam now about six weeks away, this is the last routine opportunity for candidates to check that the details on their form match their certificates.
What the correction window covers
Candidates who have submitted their forms and paid the fee can log in to the portal and edit the particulars allowed by the NTA. In practice, this is the window to correct spelling errors in names, dates of birth, category details, and other personal information, and to review the exam city preferences and subject choices already submitted.
The NTA has advised candidates to download and retain their confirmation page after making any change. Details left uncorrected now will be treated as final for the admit card and, later, for certificates, so a small error in a name or date of birth is worth fixing today rather than explaining later.
One point needs care: the correction facility is only for candidates who have already completed their application. Anyone who did not register by the October 31 deadline, or did not complete the fee payment in the extended window that closed on November 1, cannot create a new application through this route.
Key dates candidates should note
- Correction window: November 2 to November 4, 2026, up to 11.50 pm
- Exam city intimation slip: November 23, 2026
- Admit card: December 7, 2026
- Exams: December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026
- Official portal: ugcnet.nta.nic.in
The subject-wise schedule is yet to be released, the NTA has said, and candidates should watch the official portal for that announcement rather than relying on unofficial timetables circulating on social media.
How to make corrections
- Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in and open the correction link for UGC NET December 2026.
- Log in with your application number and password or date of birth, as asked on the portal.
- Go through every field carefully, not just the one you think is wrong.
- Make the permitted changes, preview the updated form, and submit it before 11.50 pm on November 4.
- Save or print the revised confirmation page for your records.
Candidates should also cross-check their photograph and signature on the form, since mismatched or unclear uploads are among the most common reasons for trouble at the exam centre. If a field cannot be edited online, do not wait for a separate offline route: the NTA has made clear that corrections are online only during this window.
Why the numbers matter
The December session has drawn a very large field. More than 10 lakh candidates had registered by the time the application portal closed, and the final paid figure of 9,75,505 shows how many completed the process. That scale is also why the next steps are staggered: the city intimation slip comes first, on November 23, so candidates know where they will appear, and the admit card follows on December 7.
For aspirants, the practical advice is simple. Do the correction today if you can, not on November 4, when portal traffic is likely to be heaviest. Check the form against your Class 10 certificate for name and date of birth, against your category certificate where applicable, and against your qualifying degree details. Then move on to preparation, because the December 14 start date leaves little room for administrative follow-ups once the admit cards are out.
FAQs
When does the UGC NET December 2026 correction window close?
The window closes on November 4, 2026, at 11.50 pm. Corrections must be submitted online on ugcnet.nta.nic.in before that time.
Who can use the correction window?
Only candidates who have submitted their application and paid the fee. Fresh registrations are not accepted through this facility.
How many candidates have applied for UGC NET December 2026?
The NTA has said 9,75,505 candidates have successfully paid the examination fee, subject to bank reconciliation.
When will the UGC NET admit card be released?
The admit card is scheduled for release on December 7, 2026, after the exam city intimation slip on November 23.
When are the UGC NET December 2026 exams?
The exams are scheduled for December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026. The subject-wise schedule is yet to be announced.
With the correction window now open, the December session has entered its final administrative stretch. Candidates who check their forms this week will walk into December with one less thing to worry about.
