GATE 2027 Application Defect Correction will close on 31 October 2026. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is allowing registered candidates to rectify defects identified during application scrutiny through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Candidates who have received defect notifications must log in and complete the required corrections. No additional fee is charged for scrutiny defect rectification.
GATE 2027 Application Defect Correction - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organising Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
| Examination Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 |
| Latest Update | Application Defect Rectification Window Open |
| Defect Rectification Start Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Defect Correction Last Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Examination Dates | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 |
| Result Date | 19 March 2027 |
| Official Website | gate2027.iitm.ac.in |
GATE 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Started | 2 September 2026 |
| Regular Registration Last Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Extended Registration Last Date With Late Fee | 12 October 2026 |
| Special Registration Window | 15 October, 10:30 AM to 16 October 2026, 10:29 AM |
| Application Defect Rectification Started | 14 October 2026 |
| Application Defect Correction Last Date | 31 October 2026 |
| GATE 2027 Examination Dates | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 |
| GATE 2027 Result Date | 19 March 2027 |
How to Correct GATE 2027 Application Defects?
- Visit the GATE 2027 official website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- Click the GOAPS login option.
- Sign in using the registered enrolment ID and password.
- Check the application status displayed on the dashboard.
- If the application is marked defective, read the defect notification carefully.
- Check the instructions issued by the respective GATE zonal office.
- Open the available defect rectification facility.
- Upload the corrected photograph, signature, photo ID or supporting document as instructed.
- Verify that the corrected information matches the application details.
- Submit the corrections through GOAPS.
- Check the dashboard to confirm that the rectification has been recorded.
- Monitor the application status until the scrutiny process is completed.
How to Check GATE 2027 Application Status?
Candidates can check their application status through their GOAPS login.
- Open goaps.iitm.ac.in.
- Log in using the enrolment ID and password.
- Open the application dashboard.
- Check the displayed scrutiny or acceptance status.
- Follow the instructions if any defect or pending requirement is shown.
Important Instructions for GATE 2027 Candidates
- Check the GOAPS application status regularly.
- Review defect notifications received on the registered email address.
- Rectify scrutiny defects by 31 October 2026.
- Follow the instructions provided by the respective zonal institute.
- Do not pay additional fees for notified scrutiny defect corrections.
- Do not confuse defect rectification with the separate paid data correction window.
- Keep the DigiLocker account used for registration accessible.
- Check the application status after uploading corrected documents.
- Follow official notifications for examination and admit card updates.