Good news for students who applied for the UGC NET December 2025 exam! The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened a special window to correct mistakes in your application form. This is an important chance to fix any errors you might have made. The correction window started today, November 10, 2025 , and will close on November 12, 2025 , at 11:50 pm . After this date and time, no more corrections will be allowed.
You must make all changes online through the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in . If you need to pay an extra fee for your corrections, you can do so using a Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The UGC NET exam helps candidates become Assistant Professors or get Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.
The UGC NET December 2025 exam itself will be held from December 31, 2025 , to January 7, 2026 . It will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) with two papers, both having multiple-choice questions. The total exam duration is three hours, without any breaks between the papers.
What Information You Can Correct
Candidates can edit specific details in their UGC NET December 2025 application forms. If your changes require an extra fee, you must pay it online.
Here are the details you are allowed to change:
- Your Date of Birth
- Your Category (like General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD)
- Your Parents' Details (father's name, mother's name)
Details You Cannot Change Online
Some parts of your application form cannot be changed during this correction period. These details are crucial for your identification. If you made a mistake in any of these fixed fields, you should contact the NTA helpdesk directly for assistance.
The details that you cannot change through the online correction window include:
- Your Name
- Your Gender
- Your Photograph and Signature
- Your Mobile Number
- Your Email ID
- Your Permanent Address and Correspondence Address
- Your chosen Exam City
How to Correct Your Application Form Step-by-Step
Follow these steps carefully to make your changes before the deadline:
- Visit the Official Website : Go to ugcnet.nta.ac.in .
- Click on Correction Link : Find and click the link for "UGC NET December 2025 Application Correction".
- Log In : Enter your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth .
- Make Changes : Edit the allowed fields in your application form.
- Pay Fees (If Required) : If an extra payment is needed, complete it online.
- Submit Final Form : Click on "Final Submit" to save your corrections.
- Save Updated Form : Download and keep a copy of your corrected application form.
Do not wait until the last minute. Ensure all corrections are made by November 12, 2025 , 11:50 pm, for a smooth exam process.
