The GATE 2026 application correction window is now open. Candidates who have applied for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 can now fix mistakes in their submitted forms. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, which is organizing GATE 2026, has activated this window. Students must make all needed changes by November 3, 2025 .
To correct your application, visit the official GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in . This window gives candidates a chance to update important details or correct any errors they might have made while filling out their application form. Candidates are advised to complete their corrections early to avoid technical issues closer to the deadline.
Fees for Changing Application Details
Candidates need to pay a fee to change certain details in their GATE 2026 application form. The fee is generally INR 500 per change. However, some changes related to gender and category have different fee structures, as listed below:
| Modification | Fee Charges (per paper) |
| Name | INR 500 |
| Date of Birth | INR 500 |
| Choice of Examination Cities | INR 500 |
| Existing Paper | INR 500 |
| Gender to Female | INR 500 |
| Gender From Female to Any Other Gender | INR 500 (For SC/ST and PwD candidates) INR 1500 (For all other candidates: INR 500 + INR 1000) |
| Category to SC or ST | INR 500 |
| Category From SC or ST to Any Other | INR 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates) INR 1500 (For all other candidates: INR 500 + INR 1000) |
| Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD or Dyslexic | INR 500 |
| PwD or Dyslexic to Non-PwD or Dyslexic | INR 500 (For female candidates or SC/ST candidates) INR 1500 (For all other candidates: INR 500 + INR 1000) |
| Any Other Change in Category | INR 500 |
| Details of Parents or Guardian or Correspondence Address | NIL |
| College Name and Location | NIL |
| Roll Number | NIL |
| Details of Qualifying Degree | NIL |
How to Correct Your Application Form
Follow these simple steps to make corrections to your GATE 2026 application form:
- Go to the official GOAPS portal: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
- Log in using your enrollment ID and password.
- Find the option for "Application Correction" or "Rectification Window."
- Make the necessary changes to your details.
- If a fee is required for the change, pay it online through the portal.
- Review all changes carefully before you finally submit them.
- Save or print the updated application form for your records.
It is important to complete all corrections well before the deadline of November 3, 2025 . This helps avoid any last-minute technical problems that might stop you from saving your changes.
Details You Cannot Change Online
Some specific details in the GATE 2026 application form cannot be changed through the online correction window. These include:
- Your registered mobile number
- Your registered email address
- Your uploaded photograph
- Your uploaded signature
If you need to correct any of these items, you must contact the zonal GATE 2026 offices directly. You can find contact information for these offices on the official GATE website.
Important Reminder for All Candidates
This correction window is your last chance to make changes to your GATE 2026 application form. Make sure all your details, like your name, date of birth, exam city choice, and category, are correct. Incorrect information can cause problems later during the exam or admission process. Check your form today and complete any corrections before the final deadline of November 3, 2025 .
