IIT Guwahati has opened the correction window for the GATE 2026 application form. Students who registered for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 can now make changes to their forms online. The last day to make these changes is November 3 . Candidates must visit the official GATE website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in , and log in to the GOAPS portal to edit their details.
This correction facility helps students fix any mistakes they made while filling out the application form. It is important to check all details carefully and correct them before the deadline. Making corrections might require paying an extra fee, depending on what needs to be changed.
What Can Be Changed in the Form?
Candidates can update various details in their GATE 2026 application form. These include:
- Your Name
- Date of Birth
- Your choice of examination cities
- A change of your existing paper (the subject you chose for the exam)
- Your Gender
- Your Category (for example, General, OBC, SC, ST)
- Your PwD (Persons with Disabilities) status
Some minor details can be changed without any extra fee. These include:
- Details of your Parents or Guardian, and your Correspondence Address
- Your College Name and Location, along with your Roll Number
- Details about your Qualifying Degree (the degree you are currently pursuing or have completed)
Correction Fees for GATE 2026
Making certain changes to your application form will require paying an extra fee. The fees are listed below for each change:
| Type of Change | Fee Charges (per paper) |
| Change in Name | INR 500 |
| Change in Date of Birth | INR 500 |
| Change in Choice of Examination Cities | INR 500 |
| Change of Existing Paper (Subject) | INR 500 |
| Change of Gender to Female | INR 500 |
| Change of Gender from Female to any other gender | INR 500 (for SC/ST and PwD candidates) INR 1500 (for all other candidates) |
| Change of Category to SC/ST | INR 500 |
| Change of Category from SC/ST to any other | INR 500 (for female candidates or PwD candidates) INR 1500 (for all other candidates) |
| Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic | INR 500 |
| Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic | INR 500 (for female candidates or SC/ST candidates) INR 1500 (for all other candidates) |
| Any other Change in Category (not listed above) | INR 500 |
| Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address | NIL |
| College Name and Location, Roll Number | NIL |
| Details of Qualifying Degree | NIL |
How to Edit Your GATE 2026 Application Form
Follow these simple steps to make corrections to your form:
- Go to the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
- Find and click on the 'Application Form Link' or 'GOAPS Portal' link.
- Log in using your enrollment ID and password.
- On the portal, select the specific detail you wish to change.
- Make the necessary corrections or updates.
- If a fee is required for the change, pay the amount online using the available payment methods.
- Submit the updated form.
- It is important to download and save a copy of the corrected application form for your own records.
Direct Link to GOAPS Portal: Click Here
Important Dates for GATE 2026 Exam
The GATE 2026 exam will be held by IIT Guwahati on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 . The exam will take place in two shifts on these specified dates. The admit cards, which are necessary to enter the examination hall, will be released on January 2 , according to the official announcement.
