Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, reopened the GATE 2026 application correction window today, November 18, 2025 . Candidates registered for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 can make necessary changes to their applications. The correction window is active for a limited period, closing tonight at 11:59 PM .
The application portal on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in, is available for modifications. This one-day reopening allows candidates to rectify errors or update information submitted in their initial application forms. Timely corrections are essential to ensure application validity.
Editable Fields for GATE 2026 Applications
Candidates can update several key details within their GATE 2026 applications during this correction window. These fields include personal information, examination choices, and academic particulars. Each modification must be accurate and reflect current information.
- Personal Details: Name, Date of Birth, Gender, and Parents/Guardians details.
- Category: Changes to applicant category (e.g., General, SC/ST, PwD).
- Examination Choices: Existing papers and choice of examination cities.
- Academic Information: College Name and Location, Roll Number, and Qualifying Degree details.
Steps to Correct GATE 2026 Application
Candidates must follow a specific procedure to successfully make changes to their GATE 2026 application forms. Access to the correction window requires a valid enrollment ID and password. Adherence to these steps ensures that all modifications are saved and submitted correctly.
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website:gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Locate and click on the ‘Application Portal’ link.
- Log in using the assigned enrollment ID and password.
- Navigate to the application form and select the desired fields for modification.
- Enter the required changes accurately.
- Save all modifications and click the ‘Submit’ button to finalize the corrections.
GATE 2026 Application Correction Fees
Most changes to the GATE 2026 application incur a fee, charged per paper. However, some specific corrections, such as updating parent details or college information, are free. Candidates must review the fee structure below before initiating any changes.
| 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) ₹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) ₹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 candidates or SC/ST candidates) ₹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 |
Candidates must complete all necessary corrections and fee payments before the deadline of 11:59 PM today, November 18, 2025 . No further correction opportunities are anticipated after this window closes.