UGC NET December 2026 Corrigendum: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a corrigendum to the UGC NET December 2026 Information Bulletin, announcing several important changes and clarifications for candidates. The revised provisions cover examination dates, advance city intimation, admit cards, examination-centre rules, PwD/PwBD certificates, application corrections, fee refunds, and the calculation of percentile scores and normalised marks.
Candidates preparing for the UGC NET December 2026 examination should refer to the updated Information Bulletin and corrigendum instead of relying solely on the earlier version.
UGC NET December 2026 Corrigendum: Highlights of the Latest Changes
| Particulars | Updated provision |
|---|---|
| Examination dates | December 14–18 and December 21, 2026 |
| Advance city-intimation slip | From November 23, 2026 |
| Admit card | From December 7, 2026 |
| Pen at examination centre | Pen will be provided; candidates need not bring one |
| Examination city selection | Four preferred cities, subject to availability and eligibility |
| Correction in application | Permitted changes will not be entertained after the correction window closes |
| PwD/PwBD claims | No new claims will be entertained after the correction window closes |
| Late application fee | ₹500 additional to the applicable examination fee |
| Answer-key challenge fee | ₹200 per question challenged |
| Fee refund | No refund for a successfully completed single payment; failed or duplicate transactions follow the verified refund procedure |
| Footwear | Normal shoes, slippers and low-heeled sandals permitted; long boots prohibited |
| Diabetic candidates | Sugar tablets, whole fruits and water in transparent bottles permitted under the specified instructions |
| Result calculation | Revised provisions for single-shift percentile scores and multi-shift normalisation |
UGC NET December 2026 Corrigendum Official Notification:
1. UGC NET December 2026 Exam Dates Changed
The corrigendum revises the examination schedule mentioned in the earlier Information Bulletin. Previously, the examination was scheduled for December 14–19, 2026, with buffer dates on December 20–21. Under the revised provision, the examination will be held from December 14–18 and on December 21, 2026.
The subject-wise examination schedule will be announced separately. Candidates should check the official notice and their admit cards for their particular subject, examination date, and shift.
2. City Intimation Slip and Admit Card Dates Announced
The earlier bulletin stated that the advance city-intimation slip and admit card dates would be announced later. The corrigendum now specifies the following schedule:
- Advance city-intimation slip: November 23, 2026
- Admit card download: December 7, 2026
The city-intimation slip helps candidates know the city allotted for the examination. It is not the admit card and should not be treated as permission to enter the examination centre.
Candidates must download the admit card separately and carefully check the reporting time, examination centre, shift, and instructions.
3. NTA Will Provide a Pen at the Examination Centre
The updated bulletin removes the earlier contradiction concerning pens. The previous barred-items instructions listed a pen, while another instruction created uncertainty about whether candidates needed to carry one. The corrigendum clarifies that the examination centre will provide a pen.
Candidates therefore do not need to bring their own pen. They should follow the latest examination-centre instructions and avoid carrying unauthorised stationery or other prohibited items.
4. Rules for Questions Marked for Review Clarified
The corrigendum clarifies how attempted and unattempted questions will be treated during evaluation.
- Questions that have been answered or attempted will be evaluated, irrespective of whether they are marked for review.
- Unanswered or unattempted questions will not be evaluated, irrespective of whether they are marked for review.
Candidates should distinguish between marking an answered question for review and leaving a question unanswered. The review status alone does not determine whether an answer will be evaluated.
5. Four Examination Cities Must Be Selected Carefully
Candidates filling out the UGC NET application form must select four convenient examination cities in order of priority, subject to the conditions in the Information Bulletin.
The corrigendum clarifies that examination-city choices are generally restricted to the state of the candidate’s permanent address or present address. However, if fewer than four cities are available in the relevant state or Union Territory, candidates may select from the cities displayed by NTA.
Eligible candidates may revise their city preferences during the application correction window. Candidates should verify the revised Annexure III, which contains the updated examination-city list.
6. Application Correction Rules Revised
The UGC NET December 2026 Corrigendum clarifies the restrictions on correcting information entered in the online application form.
The updated provision states that NTA will not edit, modify, or alter information submitted by candidates under any circumstances. Requests for changes after submission will not be entertained after the correction window closes, subject to the fields permitted by NTA.
Candidates should carefully verify their name, parents’ names, date of birth, category, PwD/PwBD status, contact details, photograph, signature and examination-city preferences. Corrections sent through post, fax, WhatsApp, email or by hand will not be entertained.
7. PwD/PwBD Certificate Rules Clarified
The UGC NET December 2026 Corrigendum provides specific certificate requirements for candidates with disabilities who require a scribe or compensatory time.
The corrigendum distinguishes between the following cases:
- Candidates with blindness, locomotor disability affecting both arms, or cerebral palsy: The specified UDID certificate or Disability Certificate must be submitted in accordance with the relevant Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment guidelines.
- Candidates with benchmark disability of 40% or more and a limitation in writing: The applicable certificate reference is Annexure VI, as specified in the corrigendum.
- Candidates with disability below 40% and a limitation in writing: The applicable certificate reference is Annexure VIII, according to the revised provisions.
Only candidates who submit the applicable certificates will be entitled to the prescribed scribe and/or compensatory-time facilities, subject to the relevant eligibility conditions.
The UGC NET December 2026 Corrigendum also clarifies that PwD/PwBD claims will not be entertained after the application correction window closes. Candidates should therefore check their disability status and documentation before the deadline.
8. Late Fee of ₹500 Is Additional
The updated provision clarifies that the ₹500 late fee is in addition to the applicable category-wise examination fee and applies uniformly. Candidates applying during the late-fee period must pay both the examination fee and the additional late fee. Applicants should check the applicable payment schedule and category-wise fee table in the updated Information Bulletin before completing payment.
9. Examination Fee Refund Rules Clarified
The UGC NET December 2026 Corrigendum clarifies that the no-refund condition applies to a completed single application-fee payment. Failed or duplicate transactions will be dealt with under the verified refund procedure.
Candidates should check their payment status before making another payment. If the payment is deducted but the confirmation page is not generated, they should follow the official payment-related grievance procedure.
10. Answer-Key Challenge Fee Remains ₹200 Per Question
The revised bulletin specifies a fee of ₹200 per question challenged against the provisional answer key. Candidates who wish to challenge an answer key should follow the official procedure and submit their challenges within the period notified by NTA.
The UGC NET December 2026 Corrigendum does not specify the answer-key release date or challenge window. Candidates should wait for a separate official announcement.
11. Revised Dress Code and Barred-Items Instructions
The corrigendum updates the footwear instructions.
The revised provision permits:
- Normal shoes
- Slippers
- Sandals with low heels
Long boots are not permitted.
Candidates should also follow the complete list of prohibited items in the updated bulletin. Electronic gadgets, communication devices, calculators, unauthorised stationery and other barred materials should not be carried into the examination hall.
Special Provision for Diabetic Candidates
The revised instructions state that sugar tablets, whole fruits such as bananas, apples and oranges, and water in transparent bottles are permitted under the specified provision for diabetic candidates. Water in transparent bottles is allowed for all candidates.
Candidates should follow the complete instructions in the updated bulletin regarding permitted items and any applicable conditions.
12. Question Paper Medium Instructions Updated
The UGC NET December 2026 Corrigendum revises the wording regarding the medium of the question paper. UGC NET question papers are bilingual and are available in English and Hindi, except for language papers in which questions are presented in the concerned language.
Candidates should carefully select their preferred medium while completing the application form and review the relevant instructions before submission.
13. Examination Gates Will Close 30 Minutes Before the Exam
The revised instructions explicitly state that examination-centre gates will close 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination.
Candidates arriving after the gate-closing time will not be permitted to appear for the examination. The corrigendum also warns that forceful entry or arguments or representations with examination functionaries may be considered unfair means (UFM).
Candidates should plan their travel and reach the centre well before the reporting and gate-closing times printed on their admit cards.
14. UGC NET Result Calculation and Normalisation Rules Revised
The UGC NET corrigendum replaces the earlier versions of Annexures IX, X and XI and revises provisions concerning percentile scores and normalisation.
Subjects Conducted in a Single Shift
For a subject conducted in a single shift, the Percentile Score of each candidate will be calculated under the revised Annexure X using the aggregate marks of Paper I and Paper II.
The percentile score will be reported on the scorecard, but it will not be used to determine qualification or qualifying cut-offs. Qualification and qualifying cut-offs will be determined using the aggregate marks of Paper I and Paper II, according to the prescribed criteria.
Subjects Conducted in Multiple Shifts
For a subject conducted in two or more shifts, the marks will be normalised using the Equi-percentile Method specified in the revised Annexure XI.
The result will be declared in normalised marks along with the Percentile Score. The revised provisions will apply the minimum aggregate marks and qualifying cut-offs to the normalised marks.
These amendments are important for candidates because they clarify how scores will be reported and how qualifying cut-offs will be applied.
Also read: UGC NET December 2026 Application Process
UGC NET December 2026 Corrigendum: What Candidates Should Do Now
Candidates should take the following steps:
- Read the latest Information Bulletin and the UGC NET December 2026 Corrigendum.
- Verify their application details and use the permitted correction window where necessary.
- Check the revised examination-city list and select preferences carefully.
- Review the applicable PwD/PwBD certificates if claiming facilities.
- Download the city-intimation slip and admit card on the notified dates.
- Follow the updated instructions regarding pens, footwear, electronic devices, and permitted items.
- Reach the examination centre before the gate-closing time.
- Check official announcements for the subject-wise schedule, provisional answer key, and result.
FAQs
Q1. What are the revised UGC NET December 2026 examination dates?
The examination will be held on December 14–18 and December 21, 2026. The subject-wise schedule will be announced separately.
Q2. When will the city-intimation slip be released?
The advance city-intimation slip is scheduled to be available from November 23, 2026.
Q3. When can candidates download the UGC NET admit card?
The revised bulletin specifies December 7, 2026, as the date from which admit card downloading will be available.
Q4. Can candidates change their examination-city preferences?
Eligible candidates may revise their preferences during the correction window, subject to the applicable rules.
Q5. How will marks be normalised for multi-shift subjects?
Marks will be normalised using the Equi-percentile Method specified in the revised Annexure XI.
Q6. Has NTA announced the UGC NET December 2026 result date?
The corrigendum does not announce a result date. Candidates should check subsequent official notices.