NTA opens CSIR UGC NET December 2026 application form correction window; edit by November 12

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the application correction window for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination. Registered candidates can edit their submitted application forms from November 10 to November 12, until 11:50 pm, through the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in.

The facility allows applicants to review and correct specific details in their submitted forms. However, the agency has set restrictions on certain fields. Candidates will not get another opportunity to make changes to CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 application forms once the correction window closes.

The National Testing Agency had earlier asked candidates to complete their CSIR UGC NET application process to avoid any last-minute technical difficulties. 

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CSIR UGC NET December 2026: Details that can be edited

As per the latest NTA notification, candidates can modify their date of birth, gender, category, subject, graduation and postgraduate details. Changes to the sub-category or Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) status are also permitted if the details have not been verified through the UDID portal.

Candidates can also revise all four examination city preferences based on the permanent and present addresses submitted during registration. For changes in personal details, applicants can edit only one of the following fields: candidate name, father's name or mother's name.

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CSIR UGC NET 2026: Details candidates cannot change

Candidates can check the specified fields that will remain unchanged during the correction period:

• Registered mobile number
• Email address
• Permanent and present address
• Uploaded photograph
• Uploaded signature

After submitting the revised CSIR UGC NET 2026 application form, candidates will not be allowed to make any further changes. Candidates must pay the additional fee amount after correction through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. NTA will not refund excess payments or fees already paid.