IIT Guwahati reopened the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 application form correction window today, November 18 . Candidates can access the correction facility on the official website, goaps.iitg.ac.in . This one-day opportunity allows applicants to verify and modify specific details in their submitted forms.
GATE 2026 serves as an entrance examination for admission to master’s and PhD programs across engineering, technology, architecture, and other science disciplines. These postgraduate programs enable students to pursue advanced studies and specialized research.
Key Dates and Exam Schedule
The GATE 2026 entrance test is scheduled for February 7 to 15, 2026. Examinations will occur in two daily shifts. Results for the GATE 2026 examination will be announced on March 19, 2026 .
| Event | Date(s) | Time (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| Application Correction Window | November 18 | All day |
| GATE 2026 Examination | February 7-15, 2026 | Forenoon Shift: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| GATE 2026 Results Announcement | March 19, 2026 | N/A |
Details Available for Correction
Applicants can edit several personal and academic details within their GATE 2026 application form. These include:
- Gender
- Category
- Persons with Disability (PwD) status
- Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities
- Details of Parents/Guardian
- Correspondence address
- College name and location
- College Roll number, Registration number
- Exam paper selection
- Exam city preference
- Qualifying degree details
Changes to previously selected GATE exam centres and papers may incur additional fees.
How to Edit Your Application
Candidates must follow these steps to correct their GATE 2026 application form:
- Visit the official website: goaps.iitg.ac.in .
- Log in using the registered enrollment number, email ID, and password.
- The system will redirect to the application editing page.
- Make necessary changes to the required fields.
- Pay any applicable extra fees for changes like exam centre or paper.
- Click ‘Submit’ to finalize corrections.
- Take a printout of the updated application for future reference.
GATE 2026 Test Papers
GATE 2026 features a total of 30 test papers, including both full and sectional options. A candidate may appear for one or two test papers. This year introduces a new sectional paper: Energy Science, under the Engineering Sciences (XE) paper category.