
GATE Application Correction Window: The GATE 2026 correction window officially closed on 18 November, ending the opportunity for candidates to edit or update their application details. With the correction process now over, aspirants are eagerly looking ahead to the next steps in the exam timeline. The upcoming phases include the release of the GATE 2026 admit card, exam schedule updates, and other important announcements by the authorities. Candidates must stay alert and follow the official updates to ensure a smooth exam experience. This article covers everything you need to know about what happens next after the correction window closure.
The GATE 2026 correction window closed on 18 November, concluding the period allowed for making changes in submitted applications. Candidates can no longer modify their details, and all information entered will now be considered final for admit card generation. Those who completed corrections on time should verify their application status once it is updated. The exam authority will soon release the next set of notifications, guiding candidates toward the admit card release and upcoming exam activities.
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 | |
The GATE correction window deadline has now over on 18 Nov 2025. Candidates corrected 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.
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.
Candidates can login to GOAPS (https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/) for application rectification up to November 18, 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 |
After the GATE Correction Window 2026 closes, candidates must wait for the release of the GATE 2026 admit card on 2 January 2026. It is important to verify all details on the admit card once downloaded. The exam will be conducted on 7, 8, 14, and 15 February 2026, followed by the publication of the GATE answer key and response sheets. Finally, the GATE 2026 results will be announced on the scheduled date, marking the next major milestone in the admission and recruitment process.
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