GATE Correction Window 2026 (Closed), What's Next?
Lavkesh Singh11 Nov, 2025
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GATE Application Correction Window: The GATE Correction Window 2026 has now officially closed as of November 10, 2025. The entire application process began with registrations opening on August 28, 2025, and closing on September 28, 2025, followed by a late registration period up to October 9, 2025. Candidates were given the opportunity to correct or modify their application details between October 28 and November 10, 2025. The next important dates include the release of the admit cards in January 2026 and the exam scheduled on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Candidates should now focus on preparing for the exam while keeping track of upcoming notifications for admit card downloads and exam day instructions.
GATE Correction Window 2026 Closed
The correction window for GATE 2026 has closed on November 10. During this time, candidates could make necessary changes to their application forms, such as personal details and exam city preferences. No corrections will be accepted beyond this date, so it is essential that applicants double-check their information. The next step is to download the admit card from January onward and prepare for the exam scheduled in February. Candidates should regularly check official updates to avoid missing any notifications.
GATE Correction Window 2026 Dates
Candidates must take note of the GATE 2026 correction schedule as per IIT Guwahati. The correction window opens after the registration process closes and allows limited-time access for edits.
| GATE Correction Window 2026 Dates | |
| Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | August 28, 2025 |
| Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/application process (Without Late Fee) | October 07, 2025 |
| Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/application process (With Late Fee) | October 09, 2025 |
| Application correction window link | October 28, 2025 |
| Application correction window close date | |
GATE 2026 Application Form Correction – Fields To Be Edited
The GATE correction window deadline has now been pushed to 10th November 2025. Candidates can correct specific details through the GATE Application Form Correction Window 2026. Changes can be made only to the permitted fields as mentioned by IIT Guwahati. Carefully verify all updates before the deadline to avoid disqualification.
- Change in Name
- Change in Date of Birth
- Change in choice of examination cities
- Change of existing paper
- Change of gender to female
- Change of gender from female to any other gender
- Change of category to SC/ST
- Change of category from SC/ST to any other
- Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic
- Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic
- Any other change in category (not mentioned above)
- Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address
- College Name and Location, Roll No.
- Details of Qualifying Degree
Steps for GATE Application Form Correction 2026
Candidates must follow the steps provided below to make changes to the GATE Application Form 2026:
Step 1: Visit the GATE Official Website 2026 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in
Step 2: Login with your enrollment number/email ID and password.
Step 3: Click on the GATE Application Correction Window 2026 link.
Step 4: Make required changes to the application form and pay online charges.
Step 5: Verify all the changes and submit the application form.
GATE Application Form Correction Fee 2026
Candidates can login to GOAPS (https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/) for application rectification up to November 10, 2025 (Extended). Charges for modification/changes in the GATE 2026 Application are mentioned below.
| Description of Changes / Modifications | Fee Charges (per paper) |
| Change in Name | ₹ 500 |
| Change in Date of Birth | ₹ 500 |
| Change in choice of examination cities | ₹ 500 |
| Change of existing paper | ₹ 500 |
| Change of gender to female | ₹ 500 |
| Change of gender from female to any other gender | ₹ 500 (For SC/ST and PwD candidates)₹ 500 + ₹ 1000 = ₹ 1500 (For all other candidates) |
| Change of category to SC/ST | ₹ 500 |
| Change of category from SC/ST to any other | ₹ 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates)₹ 500 + ₹ 1000 = ₹ 1500 (For all other candidates) |
| Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic | ₹ 500 |
| Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic | ₹ 500 (For female or SC/ST candidates)₹ 500 + ₹ 1000 = ₹ 1500 (For all other candidates) |
| Any other change in category (not mentioned above) | ₹ 500 |
| Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address | NIL |
| College Name and Location, Roll No. | NIL |
| Details of Qualifying Degree | NIL |
What's Next After GATE Correction Window 2026 Closed
After the GATE Correction Window 2026 closed on November 10, 2025, candidates should now focus on the next important steps. The admit cards will be made available for download starting January 2, 2026, on the official GOAPS portal. Candidates must download their admit cards and carefully check all details for accuracy. The GATE exam itself is scheduled to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. It is important for candidates to prepare well for the exam and keep track of any updates or instructions issued by IIT Guwahati through the official website.
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