GATE Application Correction Window 2026: Check Steps, What to Edit, Fee Details here
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Result - 19 Mar '26
GATE 2026 Application Correction Process: IIT Guwahati has closed the GATE 2026 rectification window at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Applicants who have submitted their form successfully can access the edit facility at GOAPS portal. The last date to submit corrections was extended till November 10. 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 now closed. The last date to make changes in the GATE application form 2026 was November 10. During this phase, candidates were given chance to rectify their details in GATE registration form 2026. The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. Candidates can find the direct link below to apply.
Also Check: GATE 2026 Admit Card Release Date Live Updates
- GATE 2026 Correction Window Dates
- How to Edit GATE 2026 Exam Form during the correction process?
- Particulars that can be changed during GATE 2026 Correction Window
- How to Check GATE 2026 Application Status?
- GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Fees
GATE 2026 Correction Window Dates
IIT Guwahati has released the correction window. Students can check the GATE application form correction dates 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 28 |
| Last date to make changes in GATE application form 2026 |
November 10 (EXTENDED) |
| GATE 2026 exam dates |
February 7, 8, 14, and 15 |
GATE 2026 Correction Window Link
Once the correction facility starts, candidates can find the direct link to access the GATE 2026 correction window below -
| GATE 2026 application form correction link OUT | https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/login |
Commonly asked questions
The IIT Guwahati had released the GATE application form on August 28 at the GOAPS portal. The registration window is now closed. The last date to apply was (with late fees) October 13.
Applicant's registration will not be accepted if GATE eligibility criteria is not fulfilled by the applicant. As per the GATE rules and criteria conditions -
- Candidates must be studying in 3rd year or final year, or must have passed their graduation degree.
- There is no attempt limit to apply for GATE exam
- Also, there is no age restrictions to apply for GATE.
Candidates must check the GATE eligibility details carefully before applying.
Candidates can choose at least three exam centres while filling their GATE 2026 application form. The list of GATE exam cities (zone-wise) is available on the website. Besides that, it has to be noted that the three centres must be from the same zone. Thus, based on the availability, the centre will be allotted to the candidate for appearing the GATE 2026 exam.
How to Edit GATE 2026 Exam Form during the correction process?
Candidates can access the GATE 2026 form correction facility online. 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
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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 |
| Name |
Candidates have to upload their name change document in PDF format with a file size between 10 to 600 kb |
| 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 |
Candidates who want to change their date of birth must submit their 10th marksheet or date of birth document in PDF format with a file size between 10 to 600 KB.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can fill GATE 2026 application form at GOAPS portal. The official website to apply is gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registration is mandatory. First, candidates have to register and then fill their form. Overall, the stages of GATE form filling include - registration, uploading of documents, and payment of application fees.
This year, IIT Guwahati has revised the GATE 2026 registration fees. The fee details are mentioned on the official website and information bulletin. The details regarding the GATE application fees can be checked below -
- The GATE fee for SC, ST, and PwD applicants is INR 1000 during the regular period and INR 1500 during the extended period.
- For other candidates, including foreign nationals, the fee is INR 2000 (during the regular period) and INR 2500 during the extended timeline.
Accepted payment modes include- Netbanking, UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card, and UPI. After the payment, candidates are advised to keep a copy of the payment receipt for future reference.
Following documents are needed while filling GATE 2026 application form -
- Scanned photograph and signature
- Valid ID poof
- Category certificate (optional)
- Dyslexic certificate (optional)
Above documents must be uploaded as per exam guidelines.
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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
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GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Fees
Candidates can edit the following details. The fees can also be checked below -
| Description of Changes / Modifications | Fee Charges (per paper) |
|---|---|
| Change in Name | INR 500 |
| Change in Date of Birth | INR 500 |
| Change in choice of examination cities | INR 500 |
| Change of existing paper | INR 500 |
| Change of gender to female | INR 500 |
| Change of gender from female to any other gender | INR 500 (For SC/ST and PwD candidates) INR 500 + INR 1000 = INR 1500 (For all other candidates) |
| Change of category to SC/ST | INR 500 |
| Change of category from SC/ST to any other | INR 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates) INR 500 + INR 1000 = INR 1500 (For all other candidates) |
| Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic | INR 500 |
| Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic | INR 500 (For female candidates or SC/ST candidates) INR 500 + INR 1000 = INR 1500 (For all other candidates) |
| Any other change in category (not mentioned above) | INR 500 |
| Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address | NIL |
| College Name and Location, Roll No. | NIL |
| Details of Qualifying Degree | NIL |
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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