The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the correction window for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR UGC NET) December 2025 session. Candidates who have already submitted their applications can now make necessary corrections through the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in, until November 1, 2025 (11:50 pm).The online application process for the Joint CSIR UGC NET closed recently, and this correction facility offers applicants one final opportunity to review and update their information before the exam. The national-level test will be held on December 18, 2025, for five subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.The examination determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Lectureship (LS), and PhD admissions in Indian universities and research institutions.
CSIR UGC NET December 2025 : Details open for correction
Candidates can review and edit specific fields during the correction window. However, once the examination city is allotted, it cannot be changed under any circumstances.The following details can be modified:
- Candidate’s name
- Date of birth
- Category and PwD (Persons with Disabilities) status
- Contact information and address
- Educational qualifications
- Choice of exam paper
- Preferred test cities
Applicants may need to pay an additional fee if any change affects their category or other fee-dependent details. For example, if a candidate changes their category from OBC (Other Backward Classes) to General, they must pay the difference in the application fee.
CSIR UGC NET December 2025: Fee structure for corrections
As per the official notice, the revised fee structure is as follows:
- General category: ₹1,150
- General-EWS and OBC-NCL: ₹600
- SC/ST and PwD categories: ₹325
The NTA has emphasized that this is a one-time correction facility and that no further opportunities will be provided. Hence, candidates must review their applications carefully before submitting the final version.
CSIR UGC NET December 2025: How to make corrections
Candidates can follow these steps to edit their application form:
- Visit the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Log in using your application number and password.
- Review the application form carefully and make the necessary edits.
- Pay the additional fee, based on the changes made.
- Recheck all details and submit the corrected form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Direct link here. Candidates are advised to verify every detail thoroughly before the deadline to ensure there are no discrepancies later. The NTA will not entertain any correction requests once the window closes.
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