GATE 2027 Application Scrutiny Process On Till 31 October; Correction Window Dates to Be Announced Soontes to Be Announced Soon

Yes. Minor typographical errors in the name or date of birth can be corrected once the GATE 2027 rectification link is activated.

Any name change must exactly match the valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, or PAN) that you will carry to the examination hall.

Authorities usually take 15 to 20 days to approve the application, depending on any defects found.

Due to DigiLocker integration and process changes this year, a slight delay is possible.

Candidates should regularly check their registered email ID for any updates or defect notifications.

Candidates cannot edit or re-upload their photograph and signature during the regular correction window.

Re-upload is allowed only if officials have specifically flagged the defect during scrutiny and notified you via your registered email ID with a deadline.

Keep checking your email (including spam) regularly for any defect notifications.

Yes. GATE authorities usually provide another opportunity to rectify defects before results are declared. A separate notification will be sent to your registered email ID.

Keep checking your GATE 2027 application status on GOAPS and regularly monitor your email (including your spam folder).

The full correction window dates will be announced soon — stay updated on the official website.

Do not make a second payment immediately. Banks can take 24–48 hours to update the status on the GOAPS portal.

Log out, wait a few hours, and check your dashboard again.

If the correction window is about to close and the status is still pending, you may initiate a second transaction. Any extra amount paid will be refunded to the source account within 48 hours.

Qualifying GATE 2027 offers several key advantages:

• Admission to Master’s programmes at top institutes such as IITs, NITs, and IIITs
• Opportunities for PSU jobs in organisations like AAI, NHAI, GRID-India, ONGC, and BHEL with attractive salaries and benefits
• Monthly stipend of ₹12,400 for candidates pursuing M.Tech
• Eligibility for research fellowships at leading government organisations

No. Registered email ID and mobile number cannot be changed under any circumstances. All official updates (including photo defects or scrutiny alerts) will be sent only to the registered email ID.

IIT Madras will reopen the GATE 2027 registration link on 15 October 2026 at 10:30 AM. The fee for the extended period is per test paper:

Candidates who opt for the two-paper combination pay twice the amount.

Candidates can change the following details in the GATE 2027 application form:

• Primary and secondary test papers
• Preferred exam cities (all six choices)
• Category (for example General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST)
• Gender and PwD status
• Minor personal details such as candidate name, date of birth, parent or guardian details, qualifying degree status, college name and address

Candidates may not be able to edit a DigiLocker-fetched name directly, because GOAPS may lock it at the time of verification. To fix a spelling error, the update says to take three steps. First, correct the legal name in UIDAI/Aadhaar or the official source document. Second, sync or refresh the DigiLocker profile. Third, request a name edit on GOAPS by paying the INR 500 correction fee and uploading a valid government photo ID as proof.

Candidates can see one of the following statuses on the GATE 2027 portal after submitting the application form.

Candidates should not make a second payment straight away. The bank can take 24 to 48 hours to reflect the payment on the GOAPS system. Log out, wait a few hours and check the dashboard again. If the status is still pending and the correction window is about to close, candidates can make a second payment. The update says the extra amount will be refunded to the source account within 48 hours.

No. The GATE 2027 form correction fee is non-refundable. Candidates should check every detail before submitting, because the authorities will not allow further edits to the form.

No. IIT Madras does not offer extra time or relaxation for GATE 2027 application form correction. Candidates must make their changes within the official schedule.

Candidates can pay the GATE 2027 rectification fee online using:

• UPI
• Net Banking
• Credit Card
• Debit Card
• Wallet, if available

After making the required changes in the application form, candidates will be redirected to the online payment page to complete the correction process.

No. GATE 2027 correction fees are non-refundable.

If a correction request is rejected due to invalid documents, or if you later decide to reverse the change, the processing/correction fee will not be refunded.

GATE 2027 will be conducted on six days across three consecutive weekends:

February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2027

The exam will be held in computer-based test (CBT) mode in two shifts:

• Morning Shift
• Afternoon Shift

Yes. Minor spelling or typographical errors in the candidate’s name can be corrected during the rectification window. The corrected name should match the valid government ID that will be carried to the exam centre.

Details That Can Be Edited

For name correction, the supporting document should be uploaded in PDF format, 10 KB–600 KB.

1. Visit the official GATE 2027 website and open GOAPS
2. Log in using your Enrolment ID and password
3. Open the editable application details
4. Select the field you want to change
5. Pay the applicable correction fee
6. Submit the updated form
7. Download the confirmation/application for reference

Correction window: October 14 to October 21, 2026

Yes. Candidates can update all six exam city preferences during the correction window.

• All selected cities must be from the same GATE zone
• Cities should be arranged in priority order
• Correction fee: ₹500

Yes. Registered candidates, including those whose applications are under scrutiny, can use the correction facility for permitted changes.

A ₹500 modification fee may apply for specific edits, and the fee is non-refundable. Keep the required corrected details/documents ready before making changes.

Yes. Candidates can change their primary GATE paper during the correction window through GOAPS.

Choose the new paper from the dropdown menu and submit the change.

Modification fee: ₹500

Yes. Candidates who registered for two papers can drop the secondary paper during the correction window.

However, the fee paid for the second paper is non-refundable.

Yes. Candidates can change their primary GATE paper during the correction window through GOAPS.

Select the new paper from the dropdown and submit the change.

Modification fee: ₹500

Yes. Candidates can edit their date of birth during the correction window by uploading a valid Class 10 marksheet or DOB proof in PDF format.

File size: 10 KB–600 KB

Check the correction instructions carefully before submitting changes.