UGC NET Dec 2025: NTA Mandates Aadhaar, UDID Verification

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an important advisory for all aspirants intending to appear for the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2025 examination. The agency has strongly urged candidates to verify and ensure the absolute accuracy and updated status of their Aadhaar Card and Unique Disability ID (UDID) details well before proceeding to submit their online application forms.

The application window for the UGC NET December 2025 session, which determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges, is currently open, having commenced on October 7, 2025, and is scheduled to close on November 7, 2025. The national-level examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 85 subjects in December 2025 and January 2026.

The Crux of the Advisory: Data Matching is Paramount

The core of the NTA’s official notice stresses the need to streamline the application process and prevent any potential inconvenience for candidates, especially concerning the processing of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) awards.

The advisory explicitly details the requirements for two crucial identification documents:

1. Aadhaar Card: Applicants must ensure that their Aadhaar Card is fully updated and reflects the following correct details, which must match the information provided in the UGC NET application form:
   • Correct Name.
   • Date of Birth (must be as per the Class 10th certificate).
   • Latest Photograph.
   • Updated Address.
   • Correct Father’s Name.
2. Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card: Candidates applying under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category have been strictly instructed to confirm that their UDID Card is valid, updated, and renewed as per the latest government guidelines before applying.

The NTA noted that adhering to this instruction is essential for a smooth registration process and will also facilitate future stages, including verification at the examination centre and the final processing of JRF.

Application and Correction Window Details

Candidates are currently applying for the examination through the official NTA website for UGC NET, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

For candidates who might need to make amendments to their submitted forms, the NTA has announced a dedicated correction window. This correction facility will be available from November 10 to November 12, 2025. Aspirants are advised to utilize this window to rectify any errors, although ensuring the accuracy of Aadhaar and UDID details before submission remains the primary recommendation.

The exact dates for the examination, along with the release of the exam city intimation slip and admit cards, will be announced at a later date on the official NTA website. All candidates are therefore advised to regularly visit the official portals for the latest information and updates.

This proactive step by the NTA is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the registration process and ensuring that all candidate data required for academic eligibility verification is consistent and current, thereby avoiding last-minute complications for thousands of aspiring researchers and academics.`