The GATE 2027 application data correction facility allows registered candidates to modify specified details, including their name, date of birth, gender, category, examination city choices and existing test paper, by paying the applicable fee. According to the official IIT Madras fee schedule, most permitted changes cost ₹500 per paper, while certain changes affecting fee-concession eligibility cost ₹1,500 per paper.
IIT Madras has also provided a separate free application defect rectification facility until 30 November 2026. This facility is intended for candidates whose applications have been flagged during official scrutiny. The two correction processes have different purposes and deadlines. Candidates should complete the process applicable to their application status through the official GOAPS portal.
Direct Link to GATE 2027 Correction Window
GATE 2027 Correction Window - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 |
| Organising Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
| Examination Level | National Level |
| Correction Window Status | Open |
| Correction Type | Candidate-Requested Application Data Correction |
| Correction Start Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 14 November 2026 |
| Correction Mode | Online |
| Official Website | gate2027.iitm.ac.in |
GATE 2027 Correction Window Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Started | 2 September 2026 |
| Regular Registration Last Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Extended Registration Last Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Special Registration Window | 15-16 October 2026 |
| Scrutiny Defect Rectification Started | 14 October 2026 |
| Paid Application Correction Starts | 10 November 2026 |
| Paid Application Correction Last Date | 14 November 2026 |
| Free Scrutiny Defect Rectification Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
| Exam City Allotment Notification | 4 January 2027 |
| GATE 2027 Examination | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 |
| GATE 2027 Result | 19 March 2027 |
How to Edit GATE 2027 Application Form?
Candidates can make permitted application changes during the active correction window using their registered GOAPS account.
- Visit the official GATE 2027 website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- Click the GOAPS Login option.
- Enter the registered login credentials requested by the portal.
- Open the submitted GATE 2027 application.
- Choose the available application data correction or modification facility.
- Select the particular field that requires correction.
- Enter the correct information according to the official instructions.
- Upload supporting documents if required for the selected modification.
- Review the details and the applicable correction charges.
- Complete the prescribed online payment.
- Submit the correction request through GOAPS.
- Save the available payment and submission confirmations.
- Monitor the application status for verification and approval by the concerned zonal institute.
How to Rectify GATE 2027 Application Scrutiny Defects?
Candidates who receive defect notifications should correct the specified problems through their official GOAPS accounts.
- Open the GATE 2027 GOAPS Portal.
- Log in using the registered credentials.
- Check the application status shown on the dashboard.
- Read the defect notification received through email or GOAPS.
- Identify the incorrect or missing information.
- Follow the correction instructions displayed by the portal.
- Upload the required corrected document if requested.
- Submit the defect rectification.
- Monitor the application status for further scrutiny updates.
GATE 2027 DigiLocker Instructions
IIT Madras has issued important instructions concerning DigiLocker accounts used during GATE 2027 registration.
Candidates should not delete the verified or unverified DigiLocker account used to submit their application and pay the examination fee.
The institute states that future communications will be associated with the DigiLocker account used during application submission.
Applicants with unverified DigiLocker accounts may need to complete the requested consent or photo-identification procedures if notified during scrutiny.
GATE 2027 Application Correction Payment
Applicants requesting a paid data modification must complete the payment indicated by GOAPS.
The applicable amount depends on the modification category and the number of examination papers.
After payment, candidates should preserve the transaction confirmation and monitor their application status.
Important: A successful fee payment does not by itself confirm that the requested change has been approved. IIT Madras requires verification and approval by the respective zonal authorities.
What If GATE 2027 Correction Is Not Showing?
Candidates who cannot access a correction option should first verify the applicable deadline and their application status.
- Confirm that the candidate-requested correction window is still open.
- Use the official GOAPS login.
- Check whether the submitted application is accessible.
- Identify whether the issue concerns a paid modification or scrutiny defect.
- Review the fields available for editing.
- Check for email notifications from the zonal institute.
- Ensure the relevant DigiLocker account remains accessible.
- Contact the official GATE helpdesk if the issue cannot be resolved.
GATE 2027 Exam Dates
| Examination Week | Dates |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | 6 and 7 February 2027 |
| Week 2 | 13 and 14 February 2027 |
| Week 3 | 20 and 21 February 2027 |
GATE 2027 Correction Window Important Instructions
- The paid application correction facility opened on 10 November 2026.
- The last date for candidate-requested modifications is 14 November 2026.
- New application registration is closed.
- Corrections must be completed through the official GOAPS portal.
- Specified modifications cost ₹500 or ₹1,500 per paper.
- Name and date of birth corrections are included in the official fee schedule.
- Gender, category and PwD changes may affect the applicable fee.
- Examination city preferences and the existing test paper can be changed under the notified conditions.
- Requested changes require successful verification and approval.
- Free scrutiny defect rectification is available until 30 November.
- Candidates should monitor GOAPS and registered email for defect notifications.
- Applicants should not delete the DigiLocker account used for registration.
- The examination is scheduled for February 2027.
- The result is scheduled for 19 March 2027.
