IIT Madras has opened the GATE 2027 application correction window, allowing registered candidates to modify specific details in their submitted forms. The paid facility closes on November 14, while a separate window for scrutiny-related defects remains open until November 30.IIT Madras has opened the GATE 2027 application correction window, allowing registered candidates to modify specific details in their submitted forms.

IIT Madras has opened the application data correction window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. Registered candidates can request changes to submitted forms through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).

The paid window will remain open from November 10 to November 14.This is not a fresh registration window. New applications are closed, and only candidates who have submitted a GATE 2027 application can use the facility.CHECK WHAT YOU CAN CHANGE — AND THE FEEAccording to the official GATE 2027 website, candidates can request changes to:Name and date of birth GenderCategory, including specified changes involving SC/ST Person with Benchmark Disability (PwD) statusExamination city preferencesExisting GATE paperIndian national status, for Indian nationals who registered under the foreign national optionThe standard correction fee is Rs 500 per paper for each permitted modification.

Some gender or category changes that remove an existing fee concession will cost Rs 1,500 for candidates who do not qualify for the concession.Paying the fee does not guarantee approval. Changes will be made only after documents submitted by candidates are verified and approved by the authorities of their respective zones.HOW TO EDIT YOUR GATE 2027 APPLICATIONCandidates can follow these steps:Visit gate2027.iitm.ac.in.Open the GOAPS login portal.Sign in using the enrolment ID and password.Select application data correction.Choose the field to be changed and provide supporting documents, if required.Pay the applicable fee and submit the request.Save the updated application details and payment confirmation.DON'T CONFUSE CORRECTION WITH DEFECT RECTIFICATIONIIT Madras is also allowing candidates to rectify defects identified during application scrutiny.

This separate window is open from October 14 to November 30, 2026, without an additional correction fee.It applies only to candidates whose applications have been flagged by zonal institutes. They should check their registered email and GOAPS dashboard for defect notifications and follow the instructions issued by their zones.

The paid correction window for candidate-requested changes closes on November 14.GATE 2027 will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21. The result is scheduled for March 19, 2027.- Ends