The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has announced the dates of the application correction window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. The correction window is the most important moment for the candidates who have already registered to make their application form free of any mistakes. The gate application form correction window is available from 28th October, 2025, and will be accessible for the rest of the days till 3rd November, 2025.
This specifically is a moment that one cannot afford to miss if they are an aspirant, as the details of the application have to be correct. Providing wrong information will result in the disqualification at the exam or admission stages.
Important Dates for GATE 2026 Correction Window
Event
Date
Correction Window Opens
October 28, 2025
Correction Window Closes
November 3, 2025
GATE 2026 Admit Card Release
January 3, 2026 (Tentative)
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
February 1–9, 2026
Result Declaration
March 16, 2026 (Tentative)
What Can Be Corrected in the GATE 2026 Application?
Candidates are allowed to alter particular details in their application forms during this correction window. But it should be kept in mind that it is not possible to edit all the fields of the form. If a change of category, gender, or paper selection is made, a correction fee may be charged. The following table shows which changes are permitted and which cannot be changed, along with their charges.
S.No.
Description of Changes / Modifications
Fee Charges (per paper)
1
Change in Name
INR 500
2
Change in Date of Birth
INR 500
3
Change in the choice of examination cities
INR 500
4
Change of existing paper
INR 500
5
Change of gender to female
INR 500
6
Change of gender from female to any other gender
INR 500 (For SC/ST and PwD candidates) <br> INR 1500 (INR 500 + INR 1000 for all other candidates)
7
Change of category to SC/ST
INR 500
8
Change of category from SC/ST to any other
INR 500 (For female or PwD candidates) <br> INR 1500 (INR 500 + INR 1000 for all other candidates)
9
Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic
INR 500
10
Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic
INR 500 (For female or SC/ST candidates) <br> INR 1500 (INR 500 + INR 1000 for all other candidates)
11
Any other change in category (not mentioned above)
INR 500
12
Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address
NIL
13
College Name and Location, Roll Number
NIL
14
Details of Qualifying Degree
NIL
How to Make Corrections in GATE 2026 Application Form
Follow these steps to edit your application:
Step 1: Official Website: Open the online GATE 2026 portal by heading to https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/login.
Step 2: Account Log In: Carrying out a login to the candidate portal is by using your Enrollment ID and Password.
Step 3: Correction Access: To start your amendments, you will have to click on the link "Edit Application Form" or "Correction Window".
Step 4: Changes: It is a good idea to check which personal details such as name, date of birth, category, exam city, or paper selection, you are allowed to change and then proceed accordingly.
Step 5: Providing Documentation: If the modifications made need to be checked, then you should (e.g., ID proof, certificates) upload the relevant supporting documents.
Step 6: Fee Payment: Let the change be of gender, category, or exam paper; in that case, along with the payment, there will be a fee for the correction. So, pay for the correction if only the payment method is left to complete.
Step 7: Submit and Save Confirmation: After making all your changes, press submit and download a copy for your records.
Important Guidelines for Candidates
Make sure that every change you make is backed up by appropriate documents (for instance, a government ID, certificates).
Once more, verify the correctness of your name, date of birth, and category details both in terms of spelling.
Also, add a bright and current passport-size photo along with your signature in the given format.
Please refrain from waiting for the very last moment to make changes if you want to be free from any technical problems that could arise at the eleventh hour.
Why Is the Correction Window Important?
The GATE application correction window is only available once and is meant to correct errors that were made during the registration process. Personal information, exam centre preference, or document upload mistakes may result in:
Removal from the exam
Inaccurate communication during the admission process
Problems in the issuance of scorecards or certificates
Therefore, candidates must definitely use this time slot with utmost caution.
