The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 application correction window closes today, November 3, 2025 . Candidates must submit any necessary changes through the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in, before the deadline. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, the organizing body for GATE 2026, announced the final correction period.
GATE is a national-level examination in India. It primarily assesses candidates for admission to postgraduate engineering programs and for public sector jobs.
Successfully qualifying in GATE allows students to pursue Master’s programs (M.Tech) and Ph.D. degrees in engineering and science disciplines. It also serves as a criterion for recruitment into various public sector undertakings (PSUs) in India.
Accurate application details are critical for candidates. Errors in personal information, exam preferences, or category status can lead to complications during the examination process or admissions. The correction window provides a final opportunity to rectify such discrepancies.
How to Make Corrections
Candidates needing to modify their GATE 2026 application must access the dedicated online portal. The rectification process requires applicants to log in using their unique enrollment ID and password. They must ensure all edits are saved before final submission.
Steps for Application Correction:
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
- Locate and click the GATE 2026 application portal link.
- Log in using the assigned enrollment ID and password.
- Modify required fields open for editing.
- Save all changes and click “Submit” to finalize.
Application Correction Fees
Making specific modifications to the GATE 2026 application incurs an additional fee. A standard charge of ₹500 applies per field for most changes. However, certain category and gender changes involve higher fees depending on the candidate’s existing status. Fees must be paid for each respective modification.
| Description of Change / Modification | Fee Charges (per paper) |
|---|---|
| Change in Candidate Name | ₹ 500 |
| Change in Date of Birth | ₹ 500 |
| Change in choice of Examination City | ₹ 500 |
| Change of Existing Paper | ₹ 500 |
| Change of Gender to Female | ₹ 500 |
| Change of Gender from Female to Any Other Gender (for SC/ST and PwD candidates) | ₹ 500 |
| Change of Gender from Female to Any Other Gender (for all other candidates) | ₹ 1500 (includes ₹500 + ₹1000) |
| Change of Category to SC/ST | ₹ 500 |
| Change of Category from SC/ST to Any Other Category (for female candidates or PwD candidates) | ₹ 500 |
| Change of Category from SC/ST to Any Other Category (for all other candidates) | ₹ 1500 (includes ₹500 + ₹1000) |
| Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic Status | ₹ 500 |
| Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic Status (for female candidates or SC/ST candidates) | ₹ 500 |
| Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic Status (for all other candidates) | ₹ 1500 (includes ₹500 + ₹1000) |
| Any Other Change in Category (not specified above) | ₹ 500 |
Fields with No Correction Fee
Some application fields permit corrections without incurring any additional charges. Candidates can update these details free of cost.
- Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address
- College Name and Location, Roll No.
- Details of Qualifying Degree
Final Submission Reminder
Candidates must ensure all entered information is accurate before the final submission. The correction window will not reopen after November 3, 2025 . Incorrect details may impact application processing or exam eligibility. Review all fields carefully before saving and submitting changes.