GATE 2027 Correction Window Opens; Check Editable Details, Fees and Last Date

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has opened the GATE 2027 application correction window. Registered candidates can now modify permitted details in their Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 application forms through the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

The GATE 2027 data correction facility opened on November 10, 2026. Candidates can submit correction requests with the applicable fee until November 14, 2026. Applicants should review their submitted information and make the required changes before the deadline.

IIT Madras has also kept a separate application rectification facility open until November 30, 2026. This facility is for candidates who have received notifications about defects during the application scrutiny process. No additional fee is charged for correcting these scrutiny-related defects.

GATE 2027 Correction Window Important Dates

Candidates can check the important dates related to the GATE 2027 application correction process below.

How to Edit GATE 2027 Application Form?

Candidates who want to modify their submitted application forms can follow the steps below:

1. Visit the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
2. Click on the Login option available on the homepage.
3. Enter your GATE enrolment ID and password.
4. Open the GOAPS application portal.
5. Select the Application Data Correction option.
6. Choose the details that you want to modify.
7. Make the required changes in the application form.
8. Pay the applicable correction fee.
9. Review the updated information and submit the form.
10. Download the updated application form for future reference.

Candidates should check all the modified details before final submission. They should also save the payment acknowledgement for future reference.

Which Details Can Candidates Edit in GATE 2027?

IIT Madras allows candidates to request changes to specific details in their GATE 2027 application forms. The correction facility covers the following fields:

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Category, including SC, ST and other categories
• Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) status
• Examination city preferences
• Existing examination paper
• Change to the Indian National option for eligible candidates

Candidates should note that changes will be accepted only after the respective zonal authorities verify and approve the submitted documents.

GATE 2027 Application Correction Fee

Candidates must pay a fee for making changes through the paid data correction facility. The correction fee depends on the type of modification and the candidate's category.

For certain category and gender changes, additional application fees may apply depending on the candidate's category. Candidates should check the official fee structure before making payment.

GATE 2027 Scrutiny Defect Correction: No Additional Fee

Apart from the paid application data correction window, IIT Madras is providing a separate facility to rectify scrutiny-related defects.

Candidates whose application forms have been marked defective can correct the issues through the GOAPS portal. They must check their registered email addresses and login dashboards for notifications from the respective zonal authorities.

The scrutiny defect rectification facility will remain open until November 30, 2026. Candidates do not need to pay an additional fee for correcting these notified defects.

Applicants should regularly check their application status. The portal may show one of the following statuses:

• Application Under Scrutiny: The zonal authorities are reviewing the submitted application.
• Application is Defective: Candidates must correct the issues mentioned in the notification.
• Application in Order and Accepted: The application has been reviewed and accepted.

GATE 2027 Exam Dates and Result

IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2027 on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. The examination will be held in computer-based test (CBT) mode across multiple sessions.

The examination will cover 30 test papers, including the newly introduced Robotics and Automation (RA) paper. Candidates can use their GATE scores for admission to postgraduate and doctoral programmes at participating institutions. Several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) also use GATE scores for recruitment.

The GATE 2027 result is scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2027.

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