GATE Correction Window 2027: Dates (Soon), Editable and Non-Editable Fields, Steps, Fees

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )

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GATE 2027 Rectification (Under Scrutiny) Process

14 Oct '26 - 31 Oct '26

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UPASANA PRADHAN
Assistant Manager- Editorial
Updated on Oct 19, 2026 17:22 IST
GATE 2027 application form revised correction date will be updated soon. IIT Madras will activate GATE application form correction link at GOAPS at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates who have submitted their GATE 2027 exam form will be eligible to access the rectification window. Check complete details

GATE 2027 correction window: IIT Madras will announce GATE correction window date 2027 on the official website- gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Currently, scrutiny process is going on. Candidates can check complete details regarding GATE 2027 application form correction, what to edit and not, fee details, and important instructions.

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GATE Application Form Correction 2027: What to Edit, Fees, Instructions

GATE application form correction 2027: The GATE 2027 correction window date will be updated after the scrutiny process. The correction window will be available at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates who have submitted form for GATE 2027 can access the correction window. Once the GATE application form correction process opens, candidates can edit their personal details, such as name, date of birth, gender, category, etc. GATE 2027 registration is now closed. This year, IIT Madras have implemented many new changes to the application form, and have made GATE DigiLocker Registration mandatory for all Indian nationals

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Table of contents
  • GATE 2027 Application Rectification
  • GATE Application Form Correction 2027 Date
  • How to edit GATE application form 2027 after submission
  • GATE 2027 Application Form Correction Steps
  • GATE Application Form Correction 2027: Particulars that can be edited
  • Can you change Date of Birth during GATE 2027 Rectification Process
  • How to check GATE 2027 Application Status?
  • GATE 2027 Application Form Correction Fees
  • Accepted Payment Modes of GATE 2027 Form Correction
  • Is GATE 2027 Application Rectification Fee Refundable
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GATE 2027 Application Rectification

Currently, IIT Madras is conducting GATE 2027 application rectification process (scrutiny defects). The closing date of scrutiny is October 31, 2026. In this phase, the authorities are checking the form details submitted by the candidates. The following instructions have been updated by the authorities on the official website. To edit the consent validity for GATE 2027, candidates have to login to their digilocker account and set their validity to three years, which is 2030.

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GATE Application Form Correction 2027 Date

Candidates can check the schedule of GATE 2027 below:

GATE 2027 Events

Dates

GATE 2027 registration start date (without late fee)

September 2, 2026

GATE application last date with regular fees

September 27, 2026 October 5, 2026

GATE 2027 registration date (with late fees)

September 28 to October 5, 2026 October 6, 2026 - October 12, 2026

GATE Application Under Scrutiny

October 14 to Oct 31, 2026

GATE 2027 application form correction dates

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How to edit GATE application form 2027 after submission

Candidates can edit their GATE exam form only during the form correction process. In addition, if there is any discrepancy in GATE details or photo/signature, the GATE authorities will notify you on their registered email ID. Before that, one cannot make changes to GATE application form 2027 after submission.

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GATE 2027 Application Form Correction Steps

Candidates can access GATE rectification window at GOAPS portal. The steps to edit GATE registration 2027 can be checked below:

  • Go to official website - gate2027.iitm.ac.in and navigate to GOAPS

  • Login using GATE enrolment ID and password

  • Click on correction link /edit application form available on dashboard

  • Select the details that you want to change in GATE registration

  • Pay the requisite fee and submit.

  • Download revised GATE exam form and keep it safe for future reference

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GATE Application Form Correction 2027: Particulars that can be edited

Candidates can change the following in GATE 2027 correction window phase:

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

Can you change Date of Birth during GATE 2027 Rectification Process

Yes, candidates can check their date of birth during GATE application form correction 2027. Candidates who want to change their date of birth have to submit their 10th marksheet or date of birth document in PDF format. The file size of the document must be between 10 Kb to 600 Kb. Candidates must go through the instructions carefully.

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How to check GATE 2027 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 2027 exam question paper repetition analysis

GATE 2027 Application Form Correction Fees

The fee for GATE exam form correction 2027 will be released after the completion of GATE registration process. Candidates can check the fee (of last year) 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

Accepted Payment Modes of GATE 2027 Form Correction

Candidates can pay the fees for the GATE form correction 2027 using anyone from the following:

  • Credit card
  • Debit card
  • Internet banking
  • UPI wallet

Candidates must keep the payment receipt after making changes in GATE 2027 exam form.

Is GATE 2027 Application Rectification Fee Refundable

The GATE application correction fee is completely non-refundable. Candidates who want to make changes to their application form must ensure that the details provided during form correction are correct. Once the correction window is closed, the authorities will not provide any further chances to edit.

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Yes, candidates can change their category during the rectification phase. A fnon-refundable fee of INR 500 must be paid to change to make modifications in application.

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Aishwarya Uniyal

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If the edit option is visible on dashboard, then it means you can edit. However, officials will open defect rectification window before result declaration giving another chance to upload correct photo and signature.

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Taru Shukla

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Answered a week ago

No, the correction link of GATE 2027 application is not activated yet. The link along with required details and instructions will be notified soon on the official website.

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Bhumika Uniyal

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Yes, you can change or correct spelling mistakes in your name during the GATE Application Form Correction process by paying a fee of ₹500 and providing supporting documents.

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