GATE 2026 Correction Window Soon; Check What are Editable and Non-editable?

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Somdatta Roy

Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Oct 13, 2025

Open for only a brief time after registration the GATE 2026 correction window is the final chance for changes. Check out the limited areas for editing below.

IIT Guwahati is to activate the correction window for GATE 2026. To change details on your GATE 2026 application form you need to access the correction link through the GATE candidate portal at goaps.iitg.ac.in. The facility will start on November 2025. As per the information brochure, the last date for submitting corrections is November 6, 2025.

Only certain details can be edited. This is a one-time chance for you to edit and ensure all information submitted is accurate. You will also need to pay a GATE 2026 application correction fee. GATE 2026 exam is scheduled to be held in online mode from February 7, 2026. Check out the editable and non-editable fields and the specified correction fee details below.

GATE 2026 Correction Window: How to Access?

To correct your GATE 2026 application, you must navigate the process below:

Step 1: Log in to the GOAPS portal, goaps.iitg.ac.in with your personal GATE 2026 credentials.
Step 2: Find "Edit GATE Application Form" or a similar link to click.
Step 3: Select the incorrect options and fill in the correct information.
Step 4: Submit your revised application.
Step 5: Pay the specified GATE application form correction fee.

Non-Editable Details in GATE 2026 Application Form

Some crucial GATE 2026 application fields are fixed and restricted from change. Here are the details you cannot edit in your application:

Email ID
Mobile number
Uploaded images (e.g., photograph and signature)

GATE 2026: Details That Can Be Edited in the Application Form

The detailed information for all GATE application editable fields is here in the table below:

Fields That Can Be Edited	Conditions and Details
Gender	Male to Female: Status can be changed, but fees already paid will not be refunded. Female to Male: Applicants are required to pay the difference in application fee.
Category	SC/ST to Gen/OBC: You must pay the difference in application fee. Gen/OBC to SC/ST: Status can be changed, but no fee refund is applicable.
PwD Status	No to Yes: Status can be changed, but no fee refund is applicable (Scribe status must also be captured). Yes to No: Status can be changed, with applicable fees.
Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities	No to Yes: Status can be corrected, but valid proof is required. Yes to No: Status can be corrected.
Details of Parents/Guardian/ Correspondence Address	Change is permitted according to the document submitted in the application.
College Name and Location, Roll Number, Registration Number
Exam Paper	Correction is allowed with applicable fees.
Exam City	Changes within India are allowed for domestic applicants. International Changes: Allowed (including transfers to/between Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Dubai, and Singapore). India to International: Allowed, requires fees. International to India: Allowed, fee is waived. International to Costlier Zone (Dubai/Singapore): Allowed, requires fees.

GATE 2026 Application Correction Fees (Expected)

The fees for the GATE 2026 application form change are specific and different. Check the table here:

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Description of Changes / Modifications	Fee Charges (INR per paper)
Change in Name	500
Change in Date of Birth	500
Change in choice of examination cities	500
Change of existing paper	500
Add a second paper (from given combinations)	500 + application fee for the additional paper
Change of gender to female	500
Change of gender from female to any other gender	500 + 900 = 1,400 (For all other students)
Change of category to SC/ST	500
Change of category from SC/ST to any other	500 (For female applicants or PwD applicants)
Change of category from SC/ST to any other	500 + 900 = 1,400 (For all other applicants)
Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic	INR 500
Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic	500 (For female applicants or PwD applicants) 500 + 900 = 1,400 (For all other applicants)
Any other change in category (not mentioned above)	500
Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address	-
College Name and Location, Roll No., Registration No.	-

Before the activation of the correction window IIT Guwahati will open a portal to check your GATE 2026 application status. This specific window is the key for you to find errors. You will get your Admit card from January 2, 2026 if all the details on your registration form are correct and matched with the submitted academic certificates.

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