GATE 2026 Application Correction: Final Deadline March 15

IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 application correction window for candidates with defective applications. This final chance to fix errors in uploaded documents, such as photos, signatures, and category certificates, closes on March 15, 2026 .

Candidates must resolve issues flagged in their applications to avoid having their results withheld. This applies even to candidates who performed well in the examinations held from February 7 to 15, 2026. The GOAPS portal, accessible at goaps.iitg.ac.in, is the platform for these corrections.

Applicants need their enrollment ID and password to log in and make necessary changes. The original registration period opened in August 2025, with the standard rectification window closing on November 10, 2025. This extended defect rectification period is a final opportunity for specific cases.

Following this correction phase, the GATE 2026 results will be announced on March 19, 2026 . Eligible candidates can download their official scorecards from March 27 to May 31, 2026, at no charge.

Defect Rectification Deadline and Process

The extended defect rectification window is critical. Failing to correct flagged issues by March 15, 2026 , can lead to the withholding of GATE 2026 results. This ensures accuracy of candidate data for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitment.

Candidates should monitor their registered email for alerts regarding application defects. These alerts will specify the exact documents or information requiring correction.

How to Make Corrections

To edit the GATE 2026 application form during the defect rectification window, follow these steps:

1. Access the GOAPS Portal: Visit goaps.iitg.ac.in .
2. Authenticate Login: Use your enrollment ID or email address and password. Complete the Captcha.
3. Identify Flaws: Check the application status. Fields or documents marked as ‘Defective’ require attention.
4. Modify Details: Click ‘Edit Application’ to change information or re-upload documents.
5. Process Correction Fee: Pay the required fee, if applicable, using net banking, credit card, or UPI. Fees may apply for category or city changes.
6. Submit and Save: Review all changes before final submission. Download and print the revised application PDF.

Key Dates for GATE 2026