Nearly 10 Lakh Candidates Apply For UGC NET December 2026 As Correction Window Opens

Application Window

The National Testing Agency has opened the application correction window for registered candidates of the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test December 2026 session. Registered applicants can make changes in allowed fields by visiting the official exam portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

Exam Details

Around 9,75,505 candidates have applied for the test by successfully paying the application fee. The examination will take place on December 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 21 across various centres in the country. The testing agency has scheduled the release of exam city intimation slips for November 23, while hall tickets will be issued on December 7. Candidates must carry the mandatory admit card to enter the test centre.

Context

The National Testing Agency conducts national-level entrance and eligibility tests for higher education institutions across India. Timely correction windows help students fix errors in their applications before official roll numbers and exam centers are finalized.