Engineering Entrance Exam

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. 

Students will be given 12 additional questions if they finish all 130 questions within 3 hours. Three questions will be available from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology and Logical Reasoning. Students will not be able to go back to previously answered 130 questions, once they start solving additional questions.

According to BITSAT exam pattern, every correct answer will be given 3 marks. Maximum marks for BITSAT is 390. For every wrong answer, one mark will be cut. Since there is negative marking, students should be careful while selecting questions to answer.

Here's what different GATE status mean-

• Received - this means that application has been received
• Under scrutiny - form is under review
• Accepted - means form is accepted by authorities
• Defect status - has discrepancies in form and needs to be corrected within given time
• Status after rectification - application status after submitting rectification
• Rejected - means GATE form is rejected for valid reasons

Candidates can check their GATE application status using enrollment ID and password

With the help of GATE application status, candidates can track their registration form, whether it is accepted or is under scrutiny. Applicants can get details regarding their application status, following process below -

• Visit GATE offiicial website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Then click on application form link
• Enter enrollment ID and password
• The status will be displayed on screen
• Check and logout

No, the students will not be able to correct all of their submitted details through the BITSAT application correction facility. Out of all details, the students cannot edit their gender, email ID and mobile number. While filling out these information in the application form, the students should carefully revise them before submitting it.

BITSAT 2026 application correction facility for session 1 will be open from March 18 to 20, 2026. For the two exam sessions, separate correction facilities will be available. Students will have to log in and correct/edit their details before the final date. Since it is a one time facility, the students have to be careful while making the corrections.

BITSAT application fee status can be checked online. To check status, candidates have to log in with required details. If there is any problem in payment, students should BITS contact authorities.

GATE enrollment ID is different for each candidate. The identification number is generated after registration. Candidates can use enrollment ID to login and accesss at GOAPS portal. It must be kept safe to perform all GATE-related activities.

During BITSAT admission, students should keep their academic documents prepared. During registration, students should check their documents carefully while filling form. Same documents will be needed during document verification in counselling session.