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GATE 2026 application form correction live updates: IIT Guwahati has activated the GATE 2026 rectification window at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registered candidates can visit the GOAPS portal to make changes in their GATE registration form. The last date to make edits in the GATE 2026 form is November 3. Read below to check details regarding GATE 2026 correction window

GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Live Updates

The GATE 2026 rectification window is now open at IIT Guwahati GATE’s official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates who wish to make changes in their GATE application form 2026 can access the rectification facility at the GOAPS portal. The last date for GATE 2026 form corrections is November 3. Read below to know more. 

What changes have been made in the GATE 2026 Application Form Correction?

Compared to last year, the correction fee for category, gender, and PwD has increased. A hike of INR 100 is done for specific particulars. Candidates can find the details below. 

How to access the GATE 2026 Rectification Window?

The steps to edit the GATE 2026 registration form during the correction facility can be checked here -

  • Visit the GATE 2026 official website
  • Click on application form link/GOAPS portal
  • Login using credentials
  • Select the particular you want to edit 
  • Make changes and pay the fees
  • Submit and download the form

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What to Edit in the GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Facility?

Candidates can make the following changes in the GATE application form 2026 -

  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Choice of examination cities
  • Change of existing paper
  • Gender
  • Category
  • PwD category, etc. 

GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Last Date

Candidates must note that the last date to make changes in the GATE Registration 2026 form is November 3. Candidates must use their enrollment ID and password to make edits in the application form.

GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Fees

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

GATE 2026 Exam Dates

IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts. The admit card will be released on January 2 (as per the official notification). 

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  • 3:45 AM IST29 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Link OUT Live Updates: For how many papers is GATE exam conducted?

    GATE exam is conducted for 30 test papers.

  • 2:45 AM IST29 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Link OUT Live: Steps to check GATE application status?

    • Visit the GATE 2026 website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in
    • Click on the application portal and login using the credentials
    • The application status of the candidate will be displayed on the screen.
  • 1:45 AM IST29 Oct 2025

    Benefits after Qualifying GATE exam

    • Candidates can get to MTech or PhD programmes in IITs, NITs, IISc, or GFTIs
    • Apply for research fellowships at reputable government organisations
    • Get jobs are top PSUs like GAIL, AAI, BHEL, IOCL, etc
    • Qualified GATE applicants (with valid score) can get financial assistance of INR 12,400 monthly during their academic period
    • Candidates applying for PhD/research with a valid GATE score can get financial assistance of INR 37,000 (in first two years) and INR 42,000 (from third to fifth year)
    • Qualified candidates can also study abroad. Accepting GATE study abroad universities are- National University of Singapore, RWTH Aachen University, and University of Munich
  • 1:20 AM IST29 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Correction Window OPEN Live Updates: Can I change my contact number in the application form?

    Yes, candidates can change their contact number during the GATE 2026 application form correction process. The last date to make edits is November 3.

  • 1:00 AM IST29 Oct 2025

    What's new in GATE 2026?

    • The GATE 2026 application fees have been revised. 
    • A new sectional paper, called Energy Science, is introduced under Engineering Sciences. The GATE Energy-Science paper code is XE-I. 
  • Q:   When will the GATE application form correction facility start?
    A:

    Yes, The GATE 2026 application form correction window has started. The last date to edit is November 3. During the correction facility, candidates will be able to change a few particulars, such as exam city, category, exam centre, etc. This year, there is a hike of INR 100 for gender, category, and PwD change.

    Q:   How many exam centres can I choose while filling the GATE application form?
    A:

    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. 

    Q:   Can I change my secondary paper after submitting the GATE application form 2026?
    A:

    Yes, you can change your secondary paper after submitting the GATE form 2026. However, this facility will be available only during the correction process. The GATE application form correction window will be activated after the completion of the registration process. As per the official notification, the last date to make changes is November 6, 2025.

  • 12:45 AM IST29 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 application form correction link OUT Live: Fees to change of gender from female to any other gender

    The GATE 2026 form correction fees for changing gender from female to any other gender is as follows- 

    • INR 500 (For SC/ST and PwD candidates)
    • INR 500 + INR 1000 = INR 1500 (For all other candidates)
  • 12:20 AM IST29 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Link OUT Live: GATE correction fees for changing name

    The fees for changing name in GATE 2026 registration form is INR 500. The last date to make edit is November 3.

  • 12:17 AM IST29 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Link OUT: Last date to make changes

    As per the official update, the GATE 2026 rectification facility will close on November 3. 

  • 12:05 AM IST29 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Link OUT Live Updates: Accepted payment modes

    Candidates can make payment for the application form correction fees through Credit card/debit card/internet banking/UPI wallet.

  • 11:50 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    Do I have to pay for changing qualifying degree details in GATE registration form 2026?

    No, no fees are required to make changes in the qualifying degree details in the GATE application form 2026. 

  • 11:49 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    Is there any hike in GATE 2026 correction fees?

    Yes, IIT Guwahati has increased the GATE application form correction fees for the following -

    • Change of gender from female to any other gender
    • Change of category from SC/ST to any other
    • Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic
  • 11:35 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Rectification Facility Begins Live: GATE 2026 correction fees

    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
  • 11:34 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    Who can make changes in the GATE 2026 application form?

    Candidates who have submitted their GATE 2026 registration form can make edits in their application form. The last date to submit changes is November 3.

  • 11:31 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Link OUT Live Updates: GATE exam dates

    GATE 2026 exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts. Forenoon- 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and Afternoon - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

  • 11:30 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    Particulars that can be edited in the GATE 2026 application form

    Candidates can make the following changes in the GATE registration form 2026 -

    • Change in name
    • Change of date of birth
    • Change of paper choice
    • Change of exam city choices
    • Personal details
    • Qualifying degree details
  • 11:24 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Form Correction Process Started Live: GATE 2026 Form Correction Fees

    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
  • 11:22 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Link OUT Live Updates: Official website to make corrections in GATE 2026

    The official website to make changes in GATE 2026 registration form is gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

  • 11:20 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Form Correction Window OPEN Live Updates: How to make changes in the GATE registration form?

    Candidates can make changes in the GATE application form 2026 in the following way -

    • Visit the GATE official website
    • Click on application portal/GOAPS
    • Enter enrollment ID and password
    • Select the details you want to edit
    • Pay the fees and submit the application form
  • 11:17 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Form Correction Link OUT Live Updates: Credentials required to access GATE 2026 correction window

    Candidates can access the GATE 2026 correction facility at the GOAPS portal using enrollment ID and password.

  • 11:15 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Rectification Window Live: Where can I edit my GATE application form 2026?

    Candidates can access the GATE 2026 form correction window at GOAPS portal.

  • 11:13 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Link OUT: Last date to make edit

    The last date to make changes is November 3. Candidates can visit the GOAPS portal to edit their particulars.

  • 11:11 PM IST28 Oct 2025

    GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Live Updates: Has the form correction facility started?

    Yes, IIT Guwahati has started the GATE 2026 application form correction process. Candidates can visit the GATE official website to make changes to their form.

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