GATE 2027 correction window opens: Check fees, editable details, deadlines and how to make changes

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), the organising institute for GATE 2027, has opened the application data correction window, allowing registered candidates to modify specified details in their submitted forms by paying the prescribed fee. The facility is available through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) from November 10 to November 14, 2026. A separate application rectification facility for defects identified during scrutiny is also underway and will remain open until November 30, without any additional charge.

Candidates should note that the two facilities serve different purposes. The November 14 deadline applies to changes requested by candidates themselves, while the November 30 deadline is for correcting defects flagged by the examination authorities. Here is a look at the details that can be changed, the applicable charges and the steps to follow.

GATE 2027 correction window: Important dates

IIT Madras has announced separate timelines for application data corrections and scrutiny-related rectifications.

Event	Dates
Application rectification for scrutiny defects (without fee)	October 14 to November 30, 2026
Application data correction window (with fee)	November 10 to November 14, 2026

Candidates seeking changes on their own should submit their requests through GOAPS before November 14. Those whose applications have been marked defective during scrutiny must follow the instructions communicated by their respective zonal institutes and complete the rectification by November 30.

Which details can candidates change in the GATE 2027 application form?

Candidates can request changes to several particulars in their submitted applications during the paid correction window. These include:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• PwD status
• Category
• Parent, guardian and correspondence address
• College-related information
• Choice of examination cities
• Existing GATE paper

The correction facility also allows eligible candidates to change their nationality option to Indian national if they had registered under the foreign national category.

The fee depends on the type of modification and, in some cases, the candidate's category. Candidates should check the applicable charge before submitting a request.

GATE 2027 correction fees: How much will candidates have to pay?

IIT Madras has prescribed a correction fee of Rs 500 per paper for most modifications. However, certain changes involving a move away from a fee-concession category attract an additional charge of Rs 1,000 for candidates who do not qualify for the applicable concession.

Change requested	Correction fee
Name	Rs 500
Date of birth	Rs 500
Gender change to female	Rs 500
Gender change from female to another gender	Rs 500 for SC/ST and/or PwD candidates; Rs 1,500 for others
Category change to SC/ST	Rs 500
Category change from SC/ST to another category	Rs 500 for female and/or PwD candidates; Rs 1,500 for others
Change from non-PwD to PwD	Rs 500
Change from PwD to non-PwD	Rs 500 for female and/or SC/ST candidates; Rs 1,500 for others
Other category changes	Rs 500
Change in examination city choices	Rs 500
Change of existing GATE paper	Rs 500
Change to Indian national option for candidates registered as foreign nationals	Rs 500

The charges are applicable per paper. The correction fee is non-refundable. Candidates should also account for any applicable payment processing or bank charges.

How to edit the GATE 2027 application form

Candidates who want to modify their application details can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official GATE 2027 website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
2. Open the GOAPS application portal and log in using the enrolment ID and password.
3. Select the application data correction option.
4. Make the permitted changes to the relevant fields.
5. Pay the applicable correction fee.
6. Submit the updated application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should review all modified details before final submission and retain the payment acknowledgement and updated application copy.

Which GATE 2027 details cannot be changed?

The registered email address and mobile number cannot be changed through the correction facility. Candidates should continue checking the email account used during registration because official communication about application scrutiny and document defects is sent through the registered contact details.

Photographs and signatures also cannot be independently replaced through the regular paid data correction window. If the zonal institute identifies a defect in either document, it will notify the candidate and provide instructions to upload a corrected file within the deadline specified in the communication. Candidates should therefore monitor their registered email and GOAPS application status.

GATE 2027 scrutiny rectification: Is there a fee?

No. Candidates do not have to pay a correction fee to rectify defects identified during the application scrutiny process. This facility is separate from the paid data correction window and is available until November 30, 2026.

Applicants can log in to GOAPS to check their application status. The portal may show whether an application is under scrutiny, marked defective or accepted. Candidates whose forms have been flagged should read the defect notification and follow the instructions issued by their respective zonal institute. Once the corrections are submitted, the application will undergo scrutiny again.

IIT Madras has advised candidates to keep checking their registered email accounts and the application portal so they do not miss any notification or rectification deadline.