GATE 2027 Correction Window Opens October 14; Last Date October 21

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.

No. Fresh registrations are not allowed during the GATE 2027 correction phase.

The window is only for candidates who already registered and paid the application fee. GOAPS will allow only permitted edits and defect rectification for existing applications.

No. The correction window is only for candidates who already completed registration and paid the application fee before the deadline.

During this phase, GOAPS allows only application edits and defect rectification — no fresh registrations or new applications.

Candidates can access the GATE 2027 correction link at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Log in to GOAPS using your enrolment ID and password, then select “Change Application Data” from the dashboard to edit the permitted details.