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GATE Application Form Correction 2027 - IIT Madras will soon commence the GATE 2027 correction process online. The link for the GATE correction window 2027 will be available on the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Applicants can modify permitted details, including qualifying degree information, by paying the applicable correction fee. Candidates whose GATE 2027 application form are marked as provisional or defective should log in and complete the required defect rectification process by October 31, 2026. Applicants are advised to verify all details carefully, as incorrect or mismatched information may lead to application rejection. The GATE 2027 exam will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.
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The authority will conduct the GATE exam in online mode. Candidates who have successfully submitted their application forms will be able to download the GATE admit card from the official website. Those with queries like "Can we edit the GATE application after submission?" will find in-depth details here. The details that need to be corrected by the candidate are mentioned through the GATE login on the candidate portal. Certain details like gender, category, exam centres, etc., can be edited during the form correction window. Hence, candidates must ensure that they have filled out the application form. Read the article to know more about the GATE 2027 application form correction.
The authority will announce the GATE 2027 application form dates on the official website. Candidates will have to refer to the table below for the GATE correction date. Note that the GATE application correction facility is an online process.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Start date of GATE 2027 registration through GOAPS |
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GATE registration 2027 last date |
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Last date for submission of the GATE exam application form (by registered candidates) with an additional late fee of Rs. 500 (Extended) |
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| GATE 2027 Application Rectification Window | October 14 to 31, 2026 |
GATE correction window 2027 | October 2026 |
GATE city allotment | January 4, 2027 |
Release of Admit Card | January 2027 |
GATE 2027 exam date | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
Candidates will be able to complete the GATE correction window 2027 facility online on the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Students must complete the GATE application correction process before the final date.
Visit the official GOAPS website for
Candidates will have to log in using their enrollment number/email ID and password.
The authorities will provide the GATE 2027 correction window on the official website.
For changes to the previously selected GATE exam centres and papers, extra fees will have to be paid by the candidates.
Click on ‘Submit’.
A printout has to be taken for future reference.
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Candidates with queries "can we edit the GATE application after submission?" should refer to the following table for the list of acceptable edits.
| Parameters.items to be changed | Details |
|---|---|
Gender | 1) Male to Female: Status can be changed, but Fees is not be refunded 2) Female to Male: Candidates are required to pay the difference amount. |
Category | 1) SC/ ST to Gen/ OBC: Candidates will have to pay the difference amount. 2) Gen/ OBC to SC/ ST: Candidates will be able to change the status but there was no fee refund |
PwD status | 1) No to Yes: Candidates were able to change their status but no fee refund was done (Scribe status to be captured) 2) Yes to No: With fees as applicable 3) Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities: Candidates can change the status but with valid proof |
Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities | 1) No to Yes: Candidates can correct the status but with a valid proof 2)Yes to No: Candidates can correct the status |
Details of Parents/ Guardian/ Correspondence address | According to the document submitted in the application |
College name and location, Roll no, Registration no. | According to the document submitted in the application |
Exam paper | Correction with fees |
Exam City | Candidate in India Exam city change request within India Exam city change request outside India (Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka, and Kathmandu) For exam city change requests outside India (Dubai and Singapore) Candidate outside India The fee is waived for the GATE examination city in India Exam city request outside India Exam city requests from Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka & Kathmandu to Dubai or Singapore |
Qualifying degree details | Correction with fees |
Candidates should note that not every detail in the GATE 2027 application form can be changed during the correction window. IIT Madras has specified certain restrictions in the official GATE 2027 FAQs and application guidelines. Students should check their application status by logging in to the official GATE 2027 portal. If the application is marked defective, they should follow the instructions provided by the zonal authority and complete the required corrections before the deadline. Photograph and signature corrections should be made only as instructed by the authorities.
| Details | Correction rules |
| Date of birth (DOB) | DOB is fetched from DigiLocker/Aadhaar, and changing it is not allowed during the application process. |
| Photograph | The photograph cannot be changed as a routine correction. If it does not meet the prescribed specifications, candidates may be asked to upload a new photograph during defect rectification. |
| Signature | Candidates may be asked to upload a corrected signature if the application is marked defective. |
| Other application details | Changes are subject to the fields and options enabled by the authorities during the correction window. |
After the GATE 2027 application form is submitted, the authorities examine the same to verify the authenticity of the given details. In case of any mistakes or discrepancies, the candidates are contacted by the zonal authorities through their registered contact details i.e., email address or mobile number. The status of the GATE application form can also be checked by logging into the GOAPS website. Rectification of the details was done by the candidates before the final date.
Forget Enrollment ID:
Candidates will have to use their registered email id and valid password to know the enrollment ID.
The enrollment number will be sent to the candidates through SMS.
Forget Password:
In case the password is forgotten, the candidates can use their enrollment number and email address to receive the password.
Click the ‘request OTP’ option to get the OTP via SMS or Email. Now they can reset their password by using the OTP.
Forget Enrollment ID & Password:
Case-1: If the candidate has paid the application fee, then they have to contact the zonal office.
Case-2: If fee payment has not been paid, the candidates can register again.
Candidates who wish to rectify the changes in the application form had to pay the GATE application form correction fees. The rectification of the application can be done through the GATE correction window. Below are the details regarding the GATE form correction fees that have been increased for certain types of corrections.
| Description of Changes/Modifications | Fee Charges (Per Paper) |
|---|---|
Name changing | ₹ 500 |
Date of birth changing | ₹ 500 |
For changing choice of examination cities | ₹ 500 |
To change existing paper | ₹ 500 |
Change of category to SC/ST | ₹ 500 |
Change of category from SC/ST to any other | ₹ 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates) ₹ 500 + ₹ 1000 = ₹ 1500 (For all other candidates) |
Change of gender from female to any other gender | ₹ 500 (For SC/ST and PwD candidates) ₹ 500 + ₹ 1000 = ₹ 1500 (For all other candidates) |
Change of gender to female | ₹ 500 |
Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic | ₹ 500 |
Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic | ₹ 500 (For female candidates or SC/ST candidates) ₹ 500 + ₹ 1000 = ₹ 1500 (For all other candidates) |
Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address | _ |
College Name and Location, Roll No. | _ |
Details of Qualifying Degree | _ |
Any other change in category (not mentioned above) | ₹ 500 |
While making changes to the GATE application form, candidates will have the option to change the GATE centre. Candidates could make their preference of any three GATE exam centres. However, the preference for the exam centre should be from the same zone. Candidates can refer to the GATE exam centre list to know the centre's name, zone-wise.
Visit the GATE 2027 official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
Click on the application form correction link
Log in using enrollment number/email ID and password
Now make changes to the GATE exam centre details
Finally, submit the change
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You cannot change the registered email ID after completing the GATE application. To update it, you must submit a fresh application using the new email ID.
You cannot cancel the GATE 2027 application form, and the application fee is also non- refundable.
Immediately after completion the application form, you will not be able to make any changes. However, you can make corrections within the given time duration using the GATE form correction window 2027.
To edit GATE 2027 application form, candidates need their login credential, including their enrollment ID and password.
Yes, candidates can edit the GATE application form after submission only during the GATE correction window.
No, candidates can not make changes to the photo uploaded while filling the GATE application form.
Candidates can change the exam centre while editing the GATE application form. To edit the exam centres, candidates have to follow the GATE application form correction process.
Yes, only after the last date for application submission, category change requests will be entertained against an additional payment during the correction window.
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