To access the GATE 2026 correction facility, candidates must log in using their enrolment ID and password. They are advised to carefully verify all information and make necessary corrections within the given time frame, as no additional edit option will be available after the deadline.
GATE 2026 Correction Window: Editable Fields and Fee Details
Candidates can modify specific details in their GATE 2026 application form by paying the applicable correction fee. Below are the editable fields and the fee structure:
Name, Date of Birth, Exam City, or Paper : INR 500
Gender Change :
To Female : INR 500
From Female to Other : INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, INR 1500 for others
Category Change :
To SC/ST : INR 500
From SC/ST to Other : INR 500 for Female/PwD candidates, INR1500 for others
PwD/Dyslexic Status :
To PwD/Dyslexic : INR 500
From PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic : INR 500 for Female/PwD candidates, INR 1500 for others
There will be no additional charge for updating details such as parent or guardian information, correspondence address, college name, location, roll number, or qualifying degree details.
GATE 2026 Exam Pattern
The GATE 2026 exam pattern will include three types of questions:
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) : One correct answer out of four options
Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) : One or more correct options may apply
Numerical Answer Type (NAT) : Candidates need to enter numerical answers using a virtual keypad
The GATE 2026 paper pattern is designed to test analytical, reasoning, and subject-specific knowledge across various disciplines of engineering and science.
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
The GATE 2026 examination will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The test scores will be used for admission to MTech, MSc, and other postgraduate programs offered by IITs, NITs, and other top institutes, as well as for recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
Key Highlights : GATE 2026 Correction Window
Correction Window Open : October 29, 2025
Last Date to Edit Application : November 3, 2025
Organizing Institute : IIT Guwahati
Exam Dates : February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
Official Websites : [gate2026.iitg.ac.in] (https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in),
[goaps.iitg.ac.in](https://goaps.iitg.ac.in)
The GATE 2026 correction window gives candidates one final opportunity to rectify errors in their application forms before the admit card is released. Candidates are advised to review their details carefully to avoid issues during the GATE 2026 examination or the admission process.