GATE 2026 Application Correction Window: What You Can and Can't Edit
The GATE 2026 application correction window will be activated following the GATE registration process. Details such as Gender, Category, PwD status can be edited/ corrected within the timeline. An application form correction fee has to be paid to make the changes to the GATE registration form.
GATE 2026 Application Correction Window:
Worried about a mistake in your GATE registration form 2026? No need to panic, as IIT Guwahati will allow the option to make corrections to the submitted GATE 2026 application form. This one time opportunity allows applicants to make any corrections to their application form and ensure they have submitted only the correct information. However, it is important to note that the GATE 2026 application correction window is open for only a limited time after the
GATE 2026 registration
, and no further requests to change application form details are entertained by the exam authorities. Additionally, the applicants are also required to pay a GATE 2026 application correction fee. In this article, we have provided all the information regarding the GATE 2026 application correction window, information that you can and can’t edit, and application correction fees.
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GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Dates
The IIT Guwahati will release the GATE 2026 application correction window dates soon. In the following table, we have provided GATE 2026 application form correction tentative dates.
Event | Dates |
GATE 2026 application form release | August 28, 2025 |
Last date for GATE 2026 application submission without paying a late fee | September 28, 2025 |
Last date for GATE 2026 application submission with a late fee | October 9, 2025 |
GATE 2026 application form correction window opening | November 2025 |
GATE 2026 application form correction window closing | November 2025 |
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GATE 2026 Application Correction Process
The GATE 2026 application correction process includes multiple steps such as logging in to the GOAPS portal, paying the correction fee, and making the final submission. In the following section, we have provided the step by step process for the GATE 2026 application correction:
1. Go to the GOAPS portal and log in with your GATE 2026 credentials.
2. Select the options you want to correct and enter the correct information.
3. Click Submit.
4. Pay the required GATE application form correction fee.
Details that Can be Edited in GATE Application Form 2026
In the following table, we have provided the details of the parameters that can be edited during the GATE application correction process:
Fields that Can be Edited | Conditions and Details |
Gender | Male to Female: Status can be changed, but fees is not be refunded Female to Male: Applicants are required to pay the difference amount. |
Category | SC/ ST to Gen/ OBC: Students will have to pay the difference amount. Gen/ OBC to SC/ ST: Students will be able to change the status but there was no fee refund |
PwD status | No to Yes: Applicants can change their status but no fee refund is applicable (Scribe status to be captured) Yes to No: With fees as applicable Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities: Status can be changed by producing a valid proof |
Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities | No to Yes: Students can correct the status but with a valid proof Yes to No: Students 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 applicable fees |
Exam City | Applicants 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 |
Details that Cannot be Edited in GATE Application Form 2026
During the GATE application correction process, you can edit most of the information; however, there are some details you can not edit in the application form. We have provided the list of details that can’t be changed:
1. Email ID
2. Mobile number
3. Uploaded images
GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Fees
IIT Guwahati will soon release the GATE 2026 application correction fee details. Applicants are required to pay a different amount for changing different information. You can check the GATE 2026 application correction fees as per the previous year here:
Description of Changes / Modifications | Fee Charges (per paper) |
Change in Name | Rs. 500 |
Change in Date of Birth | Rs. 500 |
Change in choice of examination cities | Rs. 500 |
Change of existing paper | Rs. 500 |
Add a second paper (from given combinations with respect to the primary paper) | Rs. 500 plus application fee for the additional paper |
Change of gender to female | Rs. 500 |
Change of gender from female to any other gender | Rs. 500 + Rs. 900 = Rs. 1400 (For all other students) |
Change of category to SC/ST | Rs. 500 |
Change of category from SC/ST to any other | Rs. 500 (For female applicants or PwD applicants) Rs. 500 + Rs. 900 = Rs. 1400 (For all other applicants) |
Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic | Rs. 500 |
Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic | Rs. 500 (For female applicants or PwD applicants) Rs. 500 + Rs. 900 = Rs. 1400 (For all other applicants) |
Any other change in category (not mentioned above) | Rs. 500 |
Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address | NIL |
College Name and Location, Roll No., Registration No. | NIL |
How to Check GATE 2026 Application Status?
Once you have submitted the GATE registration form, you will be able to check the GATE application status by logging in to the GOAPS portal with your GATE 2026 exam credentials. If you make any mistakes during the application process, the GATE zonal authorities will contact you through registered contacts such as your mobile number and email.
How to Recover GATE 2026 Enrollment Number & Password?
If you have forgotten your enrollment number and password, you can recover them using your email. In this section, we have provided the step by step instructions to recover your enrollment number and password.
Steps to recover your GATE enrollment number
The following are steps to recover your GATE enrollment number:
1. Applicants will have to use their registered email ID and valid password to know the enrollment ID.
2. The enrollment number will be sent to the applicants through SMS.
Steps to recover your GATE password
The following are steps to recover your GATE password:
1. In case the password is forgotten, you can use your enrollment number and email address to receive the password.
2. Click on ‘Request OTP’ option to get the OTP via SMS or Email'. Now you can reset your password by using the OTP. Save the new password for future reference.
GATE registration and form fill-up is a vaital stage and so we suggest you do it very carefully so as to avoid making mistakes. However, in case of such as occurence, make sure you opt for GATE 2026 application form correction facility as per the guidelines. It is important that you submit authentic details that are aligned with the supporting documents, or else your application will get rejected. Good luck!
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