GATE 2027 Scrutiny Process Closes Today; Correction Window Dates Awaited

Yes. You can change your qualifying degree details during the GATE 2027 application correction window — and there is no fee for it.

Key points:

• Qualifying degree details are editable during the correction window
• No fee applies for this change
• The correction window dates are not yet announced
• Only approved applications can access the correction window

Check gate2027.iitm.ac.in for the correction window announcement, and confirm the editable fields on your dashboard once the link goes live.

"GATE application under scrutiny" means your application is being reviewed by the respective GATE zone.

What to do:

• Regularly check your email and the GOAPS portal for updates
• If your account is unverified, give consent to the DigiLocker drive
• Upload your photo ID proof as per the instructions provided

Applications flagged during scrutiny must be resolved before the defect rectification deadline (extended to 3 November 2026 [VERIFY]). Once scrutiny clears, approved candidates become eligible for the correction window, whose dates are still to be announced.

Check your status at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

IIT Madras will begin the GATE 2027 application correction process soon after the defect rectification process concludes.

The sequence is:

1. IIT Madras completes the defect rectification process
2. IIT Madras announces the correction window dates
3. The correction process begins

The defect rectification deadline was 3 November 2026, so the correction window announcement is expected shortly. Dates have not yet been confirmed — check gate2027.iitm.ac.in for the official update.

Key points:

• Correction dates are announced before the process starts
• Only approved applications can use the correction window
• Fresh registration is not allowed during correction

You can change your category during the GATE 2027 correction window by logging in to GOAPS, selecting the field, and paying the applicable fee.

Steps to change category:

1. Go to gate2027.iitm.ac.in and log in using your enrolment ID and password
2. Check the editable details listed on your dashboard
3. Select category as the field to modify
4. Pay the requisite fee for the change
5. Submit the form
6. Download the revised application and take a printout for future reference

Category change fees:

• Change to SC/ST — ₹500
• Change from SC/ST to any other category — ₹500 for female or PwD candidates; ₹1,500 for all other candidates

Key points:

• The correction window dates are not yet announced
• The fee is non-refundable
• Keep the revised application printout for your records

Check gate2027.iitm.ac.in for the correction window announcement.

As per last year's pattern, most GATE 2027 corrections cost ₹500 per paper. Certain gender, category, and PwD changes cost ₹1,500 for general candidates. Some changes are free.

Key points:

These fees are based on last year's pattern — not yet officially confirmed for GATE 2027

• The correction fee is non-refundable
• No fee applies for address, college details, or qualifying degree updates
• Fees are charged per paper
• The correction window dates remain unannounced

Note: Confirm the final GATE 2027 fee schedule on gate2027.iitm.ac.in once IIT Madras releases the official correction notification, as amounts may be revised.

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

Name changes must exactly match the valid government photo ID you will carry to the exam hall — such as Aadhaar, Passport, or PAN card.

Key points:

• Corrections are possible only after the rectification link goes live — dates are still unannounced
• The corrected name must strictly match your government photo ID
• A ₹500 fee applies for a name change
• Keep your ID document handy while making the correction

Check gate2027.iitm.ac.in for the correction window announcement, and ensure your details are consistent across your application and exam-day ID.

Candidates can add a secondary paper during the GATE 2027 correction window — or at registration — by paying an additional fee.

Steps to add Paper 2:

1. Go to gate2027.iitm.ac.in
2. Click the GATE application form link on GOAPS
3. Log in (new applicants must register and capture facial details)
4. Add the desired paper combination
5. Upload the required documents
6. Pay the additional fee for the secondary paper
7. Submit the form and take a printout

Key points:

• A separate additional fee applies for the secondary paper
• Paper combinations are subject to permitted combinations in the official notification
• Only candidates who meet GATE 2027 eligibility can apply
• The correction window dates remain unannounced — adding Paper 2 during correction is possible only once the window opens

Note: The steps above appear to blend registration and correction-window flows. During the correction window, candidates log in with existing GOAPS credentials rather than re-registering. Confirm the exact Paper 2 addition process in the official GOAPS notification at gate2027.iitm.ac.in before publishing.

Most GATE 2027 form corrections cost ₹500 per paper. Certain gender, category, and PwD changes cost ₹1,500 for general candidates. Some changes are free.

Key points:

The correction fee is non-refundable

No fee applies for address, college details, or qualifying degree updates

Fees are per paper

The correction window dates remain unannounced — this is the fee schedule, not an open window

Note: Confirm the fee schedule against the official GOAPS notification at gate2027.iitm.ac.in before publishing, as amounts can be revised.

Based on previous years' trends, here is the expected chapter-wise weightage for GATE Electrical Engineering (EE):

Key takeaways for preparation:

General Aptitude (15) and Engineering Mathematics (13) together account for a large share — do not skip them

Electrical Machines (12) and Power Electronics (11) are the highest-weight core subjects

Digital Circuits (2) and Electrical Measurements (2) carry the least weight but should not be ignored

Note: This weightage is indicative, based on previous years' trends — not an official IIT Madras release. Actual distribution may vary by paper and session. Verify against the official GATE 2027 syllabus at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

The GATE 2027 General Aptitude syllabus is divided into four areas — English, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, and Analytical & Spatial Aptitude.

The General Aptitude section carries weight in every GATE paper, so covering all four areas is essential. Candidates preparing alongside the correction window should check the official GATE 2027 syllabus at gate2027.iitm.ac.in for any updates.

Fixing a flagged GATE 2027 application during the defect (scrutiny) rectification stage costs nothing.

The scrutiny deadline has been extended to 3 November 2026. Correction window dates for GATE 2027 will be announced shortly.

A fee applies only in the separate correction window — not while resolving scrutiny defects. Candidates with flagged applications should act on GOAPS at gate2027.iitm.ac.in before the extended deadline.

This is the final opportunity — candidates must check their GATE application status and registered email ID, and submit the rectified form before the deadline closes.

Yes. Minor typographical errors in your name or date of birth can be fixed once the GATE 2027 rectification link goes live. Any corrected name must exactly match the valid government photo ID you will carry to the exam hall, such as Aadhaar, Passport, or PAN card.

For the GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper, the permitted additional paper combinations are: AE, CS, DA, IN, NM, PI, RA, and XE.

The IIT Kharagpur zone covers the following exam cities, listed state-wise:

• Andhra Pradesh: Bhimavaram, Eluru, Kakinada-Surampalem, Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry), Srikakulam, Tadepalligudem, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
• Chhattisgarh: Bhilai-Durg, Bilaspur, Raipur
• Jharkhand: Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
• Odisha: Balasore-Bhadrak, Baripada, Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
• West Bengal: Bankura, Berhampore, Hooghly, Howrah, Kharagpur-Midnapur, Kolaghat, Kolkata, Suri

No. The registered mobile number and email ID cannot be changed under any circumstances. All official updates — including photo defect notices or application scrutiny alerts — are sent to the registered email ID only.

Candidates whose photo or signature was flagged as defective during scrutiny should review the specifications below:

Photograph: A recent colour passport-style photo on a white background, not older than three months, with the face covering 60–70% of the frame. Use JPEG/JPG format, sized between 200×260 and 530×690 pixels, with a file size of 5–600 KB.

Signature: Made in blue or black ink, sized between 250×80 and 580×180 pixels, with a file size of 3–300 KB.

Yes. Category changes are permitted during the GATE 2027 application correction window, and the fee for making this change is INR 500.

Yes. During the GATE 2027 application correction window, candidates can revise their exam centre choices, including all six preferred test centres. However, any new centre chosen must fall within the same zone as the one originally selected.

If your PwD certificate was rejected, use the correction window to revisit the PwD section on GOAPS. Upload a fresh, clearly readable PDF of your UDID card or medical board certificate confirming over 40% disability, and indicate whether you require a scribe or additional time.

How many correct answers you need for a good rank in GATE depends on the paper attempted and the score you're aiming for. That said, attempting around 55 to 60 questions with roughly 90% accuracy is generally considered a good attempt.

Since your address is fetched automatically, you can proceed with your GATE 2027 application even if Address Line 1 or Address Line 1 & 2 is missing or not filled, as long as the other address fields have been retrieved.

Yes. If you selected the wrong branch by mistake while registering, go to the Academic Details tab on GOAPS during the correction window and choose the correct degree discipline. Make sure the correct details are entered during the GATE 2027 form correction phase.

If your photo or signature was flagged during scrutiny, re-upload them to match these specifications.

Photograph

• Recent color passport-size photo, taken within the last 3 months, on a white background
• Face should fill 60% to 70% of the frame
• Format: JPEG/JPG
• Dimensions: 200×260 to 530×690 pixels
• File size: 5 KB to 600 KB

Signature

• Written in blue or black ink
• Dimensions: 250×80 to 580×180 pixels
• File size: 3 KB to 300 KB

After applications are submitted, the authorities check each form for problems. If your photo, signature or another detail has an error, you will be notified individually. You then need to log in to your account and correct the flagged issue.