Last updated: 13 November 2026
Quick answer: The GATE 2027 application data correction window opened on 10 November 2026 and closes on 14 November 2026 (Saturday). Candidates can log in to GOAPS and request changes to their name, date of birth, category, gender, paper or exam cities by paying ₹500 to ₹1,500 per change. Changes apply only after IIT Madras zonal offices verify your documents.
Key highlights
- Correction window: 10 to 14 November 2026, on the GOAPS portal (goaps.iitm.ac.in)
- Correction fee: ₹500 per change for most edits; ₹1,500 for some category or gender changes
- Free defect rectification: open till 30 November 2026 for candidates who got a defect email
- Exam dates: 6 and 7, 13 and 14, and 20 and 21 February 2027 (three weekends)
- City allotment: 4 January 2027; result: 19 March 2027
- New paper: Robotics and Automation (RA), taking the total to 30 papers
What is the GATE 2027 correction window?
IIT Madras, the organising institute for GATE 2027, has opened a paid “Application Data Correction Window” for candidates who have already registered. It is meant for changes that you want to make, such as fixing a spelling in your name or choosing a different exam city. The official notification is dated 10 November 2026 and the window runs till 14 November 2026.
This is different from the defect rectification window. If the GATE office found a problem in your application during scrutiny (a blurred photo, a signature issue or an ID mismatch, for example), you would have received a defect email. Those defects can be fixed free of cost till 30 November 2026. The official website lists no closing time for 14 November, so do not leave it for the last hour.
What can you change, and how much does it cost?
The fee is charged per paper, and it depends on the type of change. Here is the official fee list from the GATE 2027 website:
| Change requested | Fee (per paper) |
|---|---|
| Name | ₹500 |
| Date of birth | ₹500 |
| Gender changed to female | ₹500 |
| Gender changed from female to any other | ₹500 (SC/ST and/or PwD); ₹1,500 (all others) |
| Category changed to SC/ST | ₹500 |
| Category changed from SC/ST to any other | ₹500 (female and/or PwD); ₹1,500 (all others) |
| Non-PwD to PwD | ₹500 |
| PwD to Non-PwD | ₹500 (female and/or SC/ST); ₹1,500 (all others) |
| Any other category change | ₹500 |
| Choice of examination cities | ₹500 |
| Change of existing paper | ₹500 |
| Foreign National to Indian National (Indian nationals only) | ₹500 |
Notice the pattern: changes that move you to a lower application fee bracket (for example, from female to another gender, or from SC/ST to General) cost ₹1,500 for most candidates. That roughly covers the difference in the original application fee.
Will your change be accepted automatically?
No. The official page says that requested changes are made only after the fee is paid and the zonal authorities verify and approve the documents you submit. So if you are changing your category or PwD status, keep a valid certificate ready to upload. A name or date of birth change should match the documents linked to your DigiLocker account.
GATE has also asked candidates not to delete the DigiLocker account they used while applying, because future communication will go only to that account.
GATE 2027 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opened (GOAPS) | 2 September 2026 |
| Regular registration closed | 5 October 2026 |
| Extended registration (with late fee) closed | 12 October 2026 |
| Special registration window | 15 October, 10:30 AM to 16 October 2026, 10:29 AM |
| Application data correction window (with fee) | 10 to 14 November 2026 |
| Defect rectification (without fee) | 14 October to 30 November 2026 |
| Exam city allotment | 4 January 2027 |
| Admit card | To be announced |
| GATE 2027 exam | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 |
| Result | 19 March 2027 |
The official website notes that all dates can change, so check the GATE 2027 portal regularly.
How to make corrections in the GATE 2027 application form
- Go to the GOAPS login page at goaps.iitm.ac.in/login. Type the address yourself instead of using forwarded links.
- Log in with the credentials you created during registration.
- Open the correction option and select the field you want to change.
- Enter the new details and upload the supporting document where asked (certificate, ID proof and so on).
- Pay the correction fee shown for that change.
- Submit, then save or print a copy of the updated application for your records.
- Check your registered email, phone and DigiLocker for any query from your GATE zonal office.
What is new in GATE 2027?
GATE 2027 will be held for 30 test papers. The newest one is Robotics and Automation (RA), which should interest mechanical, electrical, electronics and instrumentation students. The paper codes for the sectional papers XE (Engineering Sciences), XH (Humanities and Social Sciences) and XL (Life Sciences) have changed, and the syllabi of the papers have been revised. If you already started preparing using an older syllabus, download the updated one from the official website and compare.
The exam pattern stays familiar. Each paper is a 3-hour computer-based test for 100 marks, with 65 questions: 10 General Aptitude questions (15 marks) and 55 subject questions. There are MCQs, MSQs and NAT questions. Wrong MCQ answers carry negative marks (1/3 for a 1-mark question, 2/3 for a 2-mark question), while MSQs and NATs have no negative marking. The GATE 2027 score card will be valid for three years.
What should GATE 2027 aspirants do next?
- Today or tomorrow: Log in to GOAPS and recheck your name, date of birth, category, paper and city choices. If anything is wrong, use the correction window before it closes on 14 November.
- If you got a defect email: Fix it free of cost before 30 November 2026. Missing this deadline can make your application provisional or rejected.
- Keep DigiLocker active: Do not delete the account you used to apply.
- Plan your revision: With the exam about 12 weeks away, finish the syllabus by mid-December and spend January on full-length mock tests.
- Watch for 4 January 2027: That is when the exam city allotment will be announced.
FAQs on the GATE 2027 correction window
What is the last date to edit the GATE 2027 application?
The paid correction window closes on 14 November 2026. The official website does not mention a closing time, so complete your changes early in the day. Free defect rectification stays open till 30 November 2026.
Can I change my GATE 2027 paper now?
Yes. A change of existing paper costs ₹500 per paper during the correction window. Choose carefully, because this is the window announced for such changes.
Can I change my GATE 2027 exam city?
Yes, a change in the choice of examination cities costs ₹500. The final city will be shown in the city allotment on 4 January 2027.
Is a new registration possible during the correction window?
No. New registration for GATE 2027 has closed. The correction window is only for candidates who have already applied and paid the fee.
When will the GATE 2027 admit card be released?
The admit card date has not been announced yet. It will be available only on the official GATE 2027 website and will not be sent by post or email. You need a printed copy, preferably in colour, to enter the exam centre.
How long is the GATE 2027 score valid?
The GATE 2027 score card will be valid for three years from the result. It is used for M.Tech and PhD admissions, and many PSUs also use GATE scores for recruitment.
Official links and sources
- GATE 2027 official website (IIT Madras)
- GATE 2027 application fees and correction fees
- GATE 2027 important dates
- GATE 2027 notifications
- GATE 2027 question paper pattern
- GOAPS candidate login
For queries, the GATE office helpdesk is available Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at 044-2257 8200 or helpdesk@gate.iitm.ac.in. Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you pay.
