The deadline to correct application forms for the GATE 2026 exam has been extended. Students can now make changes to their forms until November 10, 2025 . This announcement comes from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, the organizing body for GATE 2026. All candidates who have applied for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 should check their application details carefully on the GOAPS portal.
IIT Guwahati found some errors in submitted application forms. Because of this, they sent emails to affected candidates. Students who received these emails, or anyone who needs to fix details, must log in to the GOAPS portal and update their information before the new deadline. Making these corrections is very important to avoid problems later.
What is GATE?
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level exam. It is for students who want to study further in engineering (like M.Tech degrees) or get jobs in public sector companies (PSUs). It is a very important exam for engineers in India. Every year, many students take this test.
New Deadline and Key Dates
The correction window for GATE 2026 application forms opened on October 28, 2025 . Initially, the last date to make changes was November 3, 2025. However, this has now been pushed back. Candidates have an extra week to ensure all their details are correct.
| Event | Dates |
| Correction Window Starts | October 28, 2025 |
| Original Last Date to Edit Form | November 3, 2025 |
| New Last Date to Edit Form | November 10, 2025 |
How to Correct Your Application
To correct your GATE 2026 application form, follow these steps:
- Go to the official GOAPS portal. This is the online system where you submitted your application.
- Log in using your registered ID and password.
- Look for the 'Application Correction' or 'Edit Form' link.
- Click on the link and make the necessary changes to your details.
- Review all changes you have made very carefully before final submission.
- Pay the required correction fee online.
- Submit the updated application form.
What You Can Change and Fees
Students can make changes to several important fields in their application. However, changing these details comes with a fee. This fee must be paid online when you make the correction.
| Fields to Edit | Fees |
| Name | INR 500 |
| Date of Birth | INR 500 |
| Exam City | INR 500 |
| Exam Paper | INR 500 |
| Category (e.g., General, OBC, SC, ST) | INR 500 (for SC/ST/Female candidates) INR 1,500 (for Others - INR 500 + INR 1,000) |
| Gender | INR 500 (for SC/ST/Female candidates) INR 1,500 (for Others - INR 500 + INR 1,000) |
Please note that the fee for changing 'Category' or 'Gender' varies. If you are an SC, ST, or female candidate, the fee is INR 500 . For all other candidates, the fee is INR 1,500 .
Why Correcting Details is Important
It is very important to make sure all your details in the application form are correct. If there are any mistakes or mismatched information, it can lead to serious problems. For example, if your name or date of birth on the application does not match your ID proof, you might be disqualified from taking the exam. You may also not receive your admit card.
So, before the deadline of November 10, 2025 , check your form thoroughly. Once you have submitted the correct details and paid the fees, IIT Guwahati will issue your admit card. The admit card is a must-have document to enter the examination hall. You will be able to download it from the GOAPS portal closer to the exam date.
