GATE Correction Window: Correct your errors by November 14; IIT Madras opens the window for GATE 2027
You can now correct any errors made while filling out your GATE 2027 application form. Find out the final date for corrections, the applicable fees, and the timeframe for correcting errors in documents without incurring any charges.
Important news for candidates preparing for GATE 2027: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has opened a correction window for examination application forms. Candidates who have already submitted their applications but made errors can now make the necessary changes. To do so, they must complete the process online via the official website. The deadline to make changes to the application form (subject to a fee) is November 14, 2026. This facility is available exclusively to candidates who have already submitted their applications.
What information can be modified?
Candidates can update certain key details in their GATE 2027 application forms. This includes information such as name, date of birth, gender, category, disability status, examination city, and the previously selected paper. Additionally, certain details regarding nationality may also be corrected, subject to specific guidelines. Generally, a fee of ₹500 is charged for each modification. Please note that in some cases—such as changing your category or gender—any previously granted fee concessions may no longer apply. Therefore, candidates are advised to carefully review the fee structure and guidelines provided on the portal before making any changes.
How to correct your form: A simple guide
To make changes to your application, first visit the official website. Click on the 'GOAPS Login' option, then log in using your enrollment ID and password. Select the 'Application Data Correction' option and navigate to the specific information you wish to update. Enter the correct details and, if required, upload the relevant supporting documents. Finally, pay the applicable fee and submit your updated form. Once the process is complete, download the payment receipt and a copy of the revised application and keep them safe. Please double-check all the information before submitting the form.
Errors can be corrected without a fee until November 30.
Candidates should note that there are separate provisions for modifying information (which may incur a fee) and for correcting errors in documents. If the zonal office identifies any discrepancies in the photograph, signature, identity proof, or certificates during the application review, candidates can rectify these without any additional fee until November 30, 2026. To stay informed, regularly check your email and the messages received on the GOAPS portal. Meanwhile, the GATE 2027 examinations are scheduled to be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for any new updates regarding the examination.
