The correction window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 application forms will close tomorrow, November 3 . Students who have already applied for GATE 2026 and need to make changes to their application details must do so by this deadline. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is organizing GATE 2026 and manages the online correction process. Students can make necessary edits on the official GOAPS portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
The GATE exam is a national-level test. It helps students get admission into Master's degree programs (like M.Tech, M.E, M.S) in engineering, technology, architecture, and science at top institutions in India. Some public sector companies also use GATE scores for recruitment. This correction window is the last chance for applicants to fix any errors in their submitted forms.
No New Applications Possible
It is important to remember that the last date to submit new GATE 2026 application forms was October 13 . This means no new registrations can be done now. The current window is strictly for correcting details in already submitted forms.
How to Edit Your GATE Application Form 2026
To change your details in the GATE 2026 application form, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
- Find and click on the GATE application portal link.
- Log in using your enrollment ID and password.
- Once logged in, you will see your submitted application form.
- Select the specific details you want to change.
- Make the required edits carefully.
- If a fee is needed for the changes, pay the amount online.
- Submit your updated GATE exam form 2026.
- Download and save a copy of the updated form and the payment receipt (if any) for future reference.
- Log out from the portal.
Details You Can Change in GATE 2026 Application Form
The correction window allows students to edit several important pieces of information. These include:
- Your Name .
- Your Date of Birth .
- Your primary Paper Choice (the subject you will take the exam in).
- Your preferred Exam City Choices .
- Other Personal Details (like contact information or address).
- Your Educational Qualification Details .
While some changes require a fee payment, please note that there is no charge for changing details related to your parents, college, or qualifying degree.
Documents Needed for Specific Changes
If you are changing certain details, you will need to upload specific documents:
For changing your Name: You must upload a document that proves your name change. This document should be in PDF format and its file size must be between 10 KB to 600 KB .
For changing your Date of Birth: You need to submit a copy of your 10th class marksheet . This document also needs to be in PDF format , with a file size between 10 KB to 600 KB .
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
The GATE 2026 examination will be conducted by IIT Guwahati on four different days in February 2026. The exams will take place in two shifts each day.
| Date | Forenoon Shift (Time) | Afternoon Shift (Time) |
| February 7, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| February 8, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| February 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| February 15, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Students are advised to review all instructions on the official website carefully before making any changes. It is also good practice to keep a copy of your payment receipt and updated application form for your records.