GATE

Yes, candidates can edit their GATE 2026 application form on GOAPS portal. The portal offers correction window after the GATE 2026 registration process. The last date to make changes is November 6. The GATE 2026 application form correction facility will be available for a specific timeline (2 to 3 days) for candidates to make changes in their application form. 

Candidates can edit the following -

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Choice in examination cities
• Change in exisiting cities
• Adding paper combination (from the given list)
• Change of gender to female
• Change from female to any other gender
• Change of category from SC/ST to any other.
• Change from Non-PWD/ Dyslexic to PWD/Dyslexic
• Change from PWD/ Dyslexic to Non PWD/Dyslexic

To make any changes in the GATE application form 2026, candidates need to pay a fee of INR 500 through netbanking/credit card/debit card/UPI. Candidates must note that, once the deadline for form correction facility is over, candidates cannot make further edits in their GATE registration form. 

To register for GATE 2026, candidates need to visit the official GATE GOAPS portal, which is now activated. IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 official notification along with the official website. Candidates can follow the steps below to access the GOAPS portal for GATE registration -

• Firstly, candidates have to create a login using their full name, a valid email ID, and mobile number. Make sure to provide the contact number and email address that is active, as all notifications will be sent there. 
• Once the registration is completed, candidates will receive a GATE enrollment ID and an OTP for verification. 
• Candidates need to create a password and log in using the credentials created - GATE enrollment and Password.
• After logging in to the GATE GOAPS 2026 portal, candidates need to fill out their personal, educational qualification, and exam-related details. 
• After entering all the necessary details, they have to upload their documents as per the specifications. The documents include- passport-size photograph, scanned signature, category/PwD certificate (optional). 
• Once all of the above is completed, proceed to pay the GATE application fees 2026. 
• Keep a copy of the receipt and submit the GATE 2026 application form. 

Make sure to save and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference. 

GOAPS is also known as the GATE online application processing system. It is a common portal for all GATE-related activities. The GATE GOAPS portal is used for the following -

• Registering
• Application form correction
• Downloading of the admit card
• View and raise objections
• Check result
• Download scorecard, etc. 

The GATE GOAPS portal 2026 is managed by the Indian Institute of Guwahati. The portal is created for ensuring streamlined and transparent admission process. To access the GOAPS portal, one has to create an enrollment ID and password. 

The GATE 2026 official portal is LIVE from August 28 onwards. The gate2026.iitg.ac.in exam dates have been released. Candidates can check the GATE exam dates NOW.