IIT Guwahati has opened the correction window for the GATE 2026 application form. Students who have applied for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 can now make changes to their submitted forms online. The last date to make corrections is November 3 . You can access the correction facility on the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
This correction window is important for candidates to fix any mistakes made during their initial application. You should check your form very carefully. While the latest announcement mentions November 3, the official GATE 2026 information brochure lists November 6 as the last date for changes. Students should watch for any new updates from IIT Guwahati regarding these dates.
How to Correct Your GATE 2026 Application Form
Follow these simple steps to make changes to your GATE 2026 application:
- Go to the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
- Click on the link for the application form portal.
- Enter your enrollment ID and password to log in.
- Choose the details you want to change in your form.
- Read all instructions carefully before making changes.
- Enter the security code (captcha) shown on the screen.
- Pay the required fee for the changes.
- Submit your corrected application form.
- Keep a copy of the payment receipt for your records.
What Details Can Be Edited?
During this correction period, candidates can change several important details in their application. These include:
- Your Name
- Your Date of Birth
- Your chosen Exam Cities
- Your Existing Paper (the subject you selected for the exam)
- Changes related to your Gender (for example, if you need to change from female to another gender, or vice-versa)
- Changes related to your Category (for example, if you need to change from SC/ST to another category, or vice-versa)
- Changes related to your PwD (Persons with Disability) or Dyslexic status (for example, changing from Non-PwD to PwD, or PwD to Non-PwD)
GATE 2026 Application Correction Fees
There is a fee for making any changes to your GATE 2026 application form. For most corrections, you need to pay a fee of INR 500 . This fee can be paid online using net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.
However, specific changes related to gender, category, or PwD status might have different fees. Below is a breakdown of these specific fees:
| Change Type | Fees |
| Changing gender from female to any other gender | INR 500 (for SC/ST and PwD candidates) INR 1500 (for others) |
| Changing category from SC/ST to any other category | INR 500 (for female and PwD candidates) INR 1500 (for others) |
| Changing from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic | INR 500 (for female or SC/ST candidates) INR 1500 (for others) |
Documents Needed for Specific Changes
If you are correcting your name or date of birth, you must upload certain documents. Make sure these documents are in PDF format and their size is between 10 KB and 600 KB.
- For changing your name: You must upload an official document that proves your name change.
- For changing your date of birth: You must upload your 10th class marksheet or another official document showing your correct date of birth.
It is important to check all changes carefully before you submit them. Once you submit the corrections, you cannot change them again. The details you provide in the corrected form will appear on your GATE 2026 hall ticket and will be used throughout the admission process. Ensure all information is correct to avoid any problems later.
