GATE Application Correction Window 2026: End Dates OUT, Get Link, Steps, What to Edit, and Fees
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GATE 2026 Application Correction Window: IIT Guwahati will activate the GATE 2026 application form correction window anytime soon at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Applicants who have submitted their form successfully can access the edit facility at GOAPS portal. Read below to check details about link, release date, steps to edit or make changes, fees to pay, and more.
GATE 2026 application form correction facility is expected to start in the last week of October or November 2025. According to the official notification (as mentioned in the information brochure), the last date to make changes in the GATE application form 2026 is November 6. The GATE correction facility 2026 will be activated on the official website.
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During this phase, candidates can rectify their details in GATE registration form 2026 if needed to ensure a smooth admission process. It is because incorrect information can lead to rejection of application form. The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. Candidates can find the direct link below to apply.
The GATE 2026 application form correction window will open after the completion of the registration process. The correction facility will be made available for a few days. However, as per the official notification, the last date to submit the changes is November 6, 2025. During the correction facility, candidates will be able to change a few particulars, such as exam city, category, exam centre, etc.
Yes, the GATE 2026 application form fees have been revised. The registration fee is increased for both timelines: regular and extended. Candidates are advised to check the fee carefully along with their category before paying. The registration last date is September 28 (without late fees) and October 9 (with late fees).
Check: GATE 2026 application correction date: steps, what to edit, fees, and instructions
GATE 2026 Correction Window Start Date
IIT Guwahati will announce the GATE application form correction dates on the website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Applicants can refer below to know about the dates and updates below -
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Final date to apply for GATE 2026 without late fees |
October 7, 2025 |
| Last date to apply for GATE 2026 with late fees |
October 13, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 form correction window start date |
October 2025 |
| Last date to make changes in GATE application form 2026 |
November 6 |
| GATE 2026 exam dates |
February 7, 8, 14, and 15 |
How to Edit GATE 2026 Exam Form during the correction process?
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Candidates can access the GATE 2026 form correction facility online. The link will be updated here once released. The steps to edit their GATE 2026 registration form can be checked below -
- Visit the GATE’s 2026 official website
- Click on application portal and log in using enrollment ID and password
- After logging candidates can find the correction link on the dashboard
- Click on details that one wants to change
- Pay the fees and submit
- Take printout for future reference
Particulars that can be changed during GATE 2026 Correction Window
Here are the following details that can be changed during the correction facility of GATE 2026 -
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Gender |
Male to female ot Female to male |
| Category |
SC/ST to Gen/OBC or Gen/OBC to SC/ST |
| PwD status |
Yes to No or No to Yes or Dyslexia with other similar learning abilities - candidates can change their status by providing necessary documents/valid proof |
| Dyslexic or other similar learning abilities |
No to Yes or Yes to No |
| Address details of parents or guardians |
|
| College name, location, roll number, or registration number |
|
| Exam paper |
Can add or remove paper (as per the combination list available) |
| Exam city change |
How to Check GATE 2026 Application Status?
Candidates can check their form correction status following the steps below-
- Visit the GATE’s official website and click on GOAPS portal
- Login using enrollment ID and password
- The status will be displayed on screen
- Check and logout
Also read: GATE 2026 photo and signature specifications
GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Fees
Based on last year’s data, candidates can check the GATE 2026 correction fees for each change in particular below. However, if there is any change in the fees, it will be updated here.
Candidates can change the following details during the GATE 2026 form correction process -
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Choice of exam cities
- Change in existing cities
- Adding a second paper
- Gender change
- Change in category, etc.
Candidates who want to modify their application form have to pay a specific amount through netbanking/credit card/debit card, etc. Last year, the fee for each change was INR 500 per particular.
The GATE 2026 application form can be filled online. To apply, candidates can check the following steps below -
- Visit the official website of GATE - gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Click on the application form portal (GOAPS)
- Register to generate enrollment ID and password
- Login using credentials and fill out the details.
- Upload the documents as per specifications.
- Pay the GATE application form fees
- Confirm the declaration and submit the application form
Candidates are advised to keep multiple printout of the application form for future reference.
This year, the application form for GATE 2026 has been revised. Candidates appearing must check the fees before filling the application form. The GATE fees are as follows -
- For female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the fee is INR 1000 (during the regular period) and INR 1500 (during the extended period)
- For all other applicants, including foreign nationals, the fee is INR 2000 (during the regular period) and INR 2500 (during the extended period)
Candidates can pay the application form using credit card, debit card, UPI or netbanking.
| Description of changes/modifications |
Fee charges (per paper) |
|---|---|
| Changing name |
INR 500 |
| Change in date of birth |
INR 500 |
| Change in exam cities/centre |
INR 500 |
| Change in existing cities |
INR 500 |
| Adding a second paper |
INR 500 (including the fee for adding a new paper) |
| Change on gender to female |
INR 500 |
| Changing gender from female to any other gender |
INR 500 + INR 900 = INR 1400 (for all categories) |
| Change of category from SC/ST from any other category |
INR 500 (for female candidates or PwD applicants) INR 500 + INR 900 = INR 1400 (for all applicants) |
| Change from non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic |
INR 500 |
| Change from PwD Dyslexic to Non-PwD Dyslexic |
INR 500 + INR 900= INR 1400 (for all other candidates) |
| Any other change in category (not mentioned above) |
INR 500 |
| College Name and Location, Roll Number, and Registration Number |
- |
Candidates can pay the fees for the GATE form correction 2026 using anyone from the following - Credit card/debit card/internet banking/UPI wallet.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
If you notice an error or discrepancy after submitting your GATE form, don't panic. Once the application correction window opens, log in via GOAPS using your credentials and make the corrections. Details like category, gender, exam city, paper choice, date of birth, etc., can often be edited — usual
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -
- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
- The difficulty level of the examination - (GATE is conducted on multiple days, however, the paper difficulty varies for eve
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must retur
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Applicants must carry the following documents and items to the center along with the GATE 2026 admit card -
- Photo ID proof (as uploaded in the application form)
- Passport-size photograph
- Transparent water bottle
- Pen (blue or black)
It is advised to carry two to three copies of the GATE admit card to avoid
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password (created at the time of registration) to download their GATE admit card. The admit card will be made available on the GOAPS portal at the GATE candidate login. The GATE 2026 hall ticket release date is January 2 as mentioned in the information
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Contributor-Level 7
The IIT Guwahati has released the GATE application form on August 28 at the GOAPS portal. The registration window is now active on the official website of IIT Guwahati GATE. The last date to apply has been revised to October 7 - without late fees. Incase, you've missed out the deadline, you can still submit the application form till October 13, but you need to pay a late fee during this timeline.