The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati opened the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 application correction window. Candidates can now edit application details. The deadline to make changes and pay any required fees is November 3, 2025 . All corrections must be made via the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
Editable Details and Fee Structure
Candidates can modify specific details in their GATE 2026 application. Some corrections are free, while others incur a fee.
Changes to information such as parents’ or guardians’ details, correspondence address, college name and location, roll number, or qualifying degree require no fee payment.
Other specific changes require a fee. The fee varies based on the type of change and the candidate’s existing category.
| Change Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Name, Date of Birth, Exam City, or Exam Paper | INR 500 |
| Gender to Female | INR 500 |
| Gender from Female to any other gender (SC/ST/PwD candidates) | INR 500 |
| Gender from Female to any other gender (All other candidates) | INR 1500 |
| Category to SC/ST | INR 500 |
| Category from SC/ST to any other category (SC/ST/PwD candidates) | INR 500 |
| Category from SC/ST to any other category (All other candidates) | INR 1500 |
| Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic (SC/ST/PwD candidates) | INR 500 |
| Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic (All other candidates) | INR 1500 |
| Other category modifications | INR 500 |
Steps to Edit GATE 2026 Application
Candidates must follow a specific process to modify their GATE 2026 application details online. Supporting documents may be required for certain changes.
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
- Click the “GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)” link.
- Enter your Enrolment ID and Password to log in.
- Locate and click the “Application Form Correction/Edit Application” link on the user dashboard.
- Review the editable categories: name, date of birth, exam city, gender, category, or paper choice.
- Make necessary changes according to official GATE 2026 guidelines.
- Upload any required supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable online application correction fee. Payment options include debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
- Preview the updated application form.
- Download and save the confirmation receipt for future reference.