IIT Guwahati has activated the GATE 2026 application form correction window. Registered candidates can visit the GOAPS portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in to make necessary edits in their GATE registration form 2026. The last date to submit corrections is November 3, 2025.
Candidates are advised to use their enrollment ID and password to log in and make changes before the deadline. The correction facility allows candidates to update details that were incorrectly entered during registration.
What Can Be Edited in GATE 2026 Application Form?
The rectification window allows candidates to make the following changes:
- Name
- Date of Birth (DOB)
- Choice of examination cities
- Change of existing paper
- Gender
- Category
- PwD/Dyslexic status
Changes in category, gender, or PwD status now attract a higher correction fee compared to last year.
How to Access the GATE 2026 Rectification Window?
Candidates can follow these steps to edit their application:
- Visit the GATE 2026 official website
- Click on the application form link / GOAPS portal
- Login using credentials
- Select the particulars to edit
- Make the changes and pay the applicable fees
- Submit and download the updated form
GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Fees
Description of Change | Fee (per paper) |
Change in Name | INR 500 |
Change in Date of Birth | INR 500 |
Change of exam city | INR 500 |
Change of existing paper | INR 500 |
Gender change to female | INR 500 |
Gender change from female (SC/ST or PwD) | INR 500 |
Gender change from female (all other candidates) | INR 1500 |
Category change to SC/ST | INR 500 |
Category change from SC/ST (female or PwD) | INR 500 |
Category change from SC/ST (all other candidates) | INR 1500 |
Change Non-PwD to PwD | INR 500 |
Change PwD to Non-PwD (female or SC/ST) | INR 500 |
Change PwD to Non-PwD (all other candidates) | INR 1500 |
Other category changes | INR 500 |
Parents/Guardian/Address details | NIL |
College name, roll no. | NIL |
Qualifying degree details | NIL |
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two shifts. The admit card will be released on January 2, 2026, as per the official notification.
Candidates are advised to make all corrections before November 3, 2025, to avoid last-minute issues and ensure a smooth exam process.
