The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has initiated the application correction facility for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. Candidates who have already registered can now modify details in their submitted forms. The window for corrections is open until November 3 .
Access the correction portal at goaps.iitg.ac.in. This portal is linked through the official GATE 2026 website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Applicants must use their unique login credentials to make changes. A fee is required for most modifications.
About GATE 2026
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a crucial national examination in India. It assesses applicants’ comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate engineering, technology, architecture, and science subjects. The exam serves as a primary gateway for admissions to postgraduate programs, specifically Master of Technology (MTech) degrees, at the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other leading institutions across the country.
Beyond academic pursuits, GATE scores are also widely used by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for recruiting engineers and scientists into various government-owned companies and organizations. Success in GATE can therefore open doors to both advanced education and professional careers. IIT Guwahati is organizing the GATE 2026 examination.
The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled across four separate days: February 7, 8, 14, and 15 . IIT Guwahati has confirmed these dates will not conflict with other major national examinations, ensuring candidates have focused opportunities to appear for the test.
Application Correction Details and Fees
Candidates can edit specific fields in their GATE 2026 application. A standard correction fee of Rs 500 is charged per paper for most changes. Certain gender and category changes may incur additional fees. All applicable fees must be paid online during the correction process.
| Description of Change | Fee per Paper (INR) |
|---|---|
| Change in name | 500 |
| Change in date of birth | 500 |
| Change in choice of exam cities | 500 |
| Change of existing paper | 500 |
| Add a second paper | 500 |
| Change of gender to female | 500 |
| Change of gender from female to any other gender | 1,400 (500 + 900) |
| Change of category to SC/ST | 500 |
| Change of category from SC/ST to any other (for female or PwD candidates) | 500 |
| Change of category from SC/ST to any other (for all other candidates) | 1,400 |
| Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic | 500 |
| Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic (for female or PwD candidates) | 500 |
| Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic (for all other candidates) | 1,400 |
| Any other change in category | 500 |
No Fee Required for Certain Changes
Some application details can be modified without incurring any charges. Candidates do not need to pay a fee for corrections to the following fields:
- Details of parents or guardians.
- Correspondence address.
- College name, location, and roll number.
- Qualifying degree information.
Important Deadlines and Next Steps
All registered candidates for GATE 2026 should promptly review their application forms for accuracy. Any required corrections, particularly those involving fees, must be completed and submitted by the deadline of November 3 . Missing this deadline means candidates cannot make further changes to these specific fields.
The GATE 2026 examination remains scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15 . Candidates should ensure all application details are correct to avoid issues with admit cards or examination day procedures.