GATE 2027 Application Form Correction Window Open at gate2027.iitm.ac.in — Make Changes by November 30
Published 10 Nov 20263 min read
IIT Madras has opened the GATE 2027 application correction portal on its official website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates can modify the particulars in their GATE application form by November 30, 2026. The institute has also opened the application data correction window (candidate request with fee), which remains open only until November 14, 2026.
Key Deadlines
| Window | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Application data correction (candidate request with fee) | November 14, 2026 |
| Correction of application particulars | November 30, 2026 |
| Correction fee | ₹500 per change or rectification |
Candidates should note that the fee-based candidate request window closes earlier than the overall correction deadline.
What Details Can Be Corrected
As per the GATE 2027 guidelines, candidates can rectify the following in their application form:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Category
- Choice of examination cities
- Change in existing paper
- Change to Indian national option
Correction Fee: ₹500 Per Change
Candidates must pay ₹500 per change or rectification in the GATE 2027 application form.
How to Make Changes in the GATE 2027 Application Form
Follow these steps:
- Go to the official website — gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- Click on the Login button.
- A new page will open.
- Enter your GATE enrolment ID and password.
- Click on the correction link / edit application form.
- Select the details you want to change in your GATE registration.
- Pay the requisite fee and press Submit.
- Download the revised GATE 2027 application form.
Changing Date of Birth: Document Requirements
Candidates who want to change their date of birth must submit supporting documentation:
Document required: Class 10 marksheet or date of birth document
Format: PDF
File size: Between 10 KB and 600 KB
Candidates should read the instructions carefully before uploading.
GATE 2027 Exam Dates and Result
IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2027 on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, across multiple shifts. The result will be declared on March 19.
Exam pattern highlights:
Computer-based test
30 test papers, in English
Question formats: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
GATE is held for admission to postgraduate and doctoral engineering programmes at IITs, IISc, and other participating colleges. GATE scores are also used by some PSUs for recruitment.
