Big update for GATE 2027 applicants. IIT Madras has extended the scrutiny‑defect rectification window to Saturday, October 31, 2026. The earlier October 21 date now appears struck off on the Important Dates page. Use this fee‑free week to fix flagged errors and avoid avoidable rejections or provisional status.
Do not confuse rectification with the paid data‑correction window. Rectification covers only defects raised during scrutiny and carries no fee. Candidate‑initiated edits, like paper, exam city, name spelling, or category changes, open later with charges. The Important Dates table lists this window as “TBA,” so wait for the official notice.
What’s editable now in the GATE 2027 rectification window
You can reupload a compliant photograph or signature, fix photo‑ID mismatches, and replace unreadable SC, ST, EWS, OBC‑NCL, or PwD certificates. Date of Birth pulled from DigiLocker cannot be changed during application. Use the verified ID you will carry to the exam. Follow size, resolution, background, and ink rules exactly.
How to read your GATE 2027 status and emails
Statuses guide your next step. Under Scrutiny means verification continues. A defect message requires action within the window. Under Scrutiny: Defect Rectification Done confirms uploads and re‑verification. Application Accepted ends the loop. Check GOAPS and email daily, including spam, for defect notes, acceptance acknowledgements, or instructions from your zonal office.
GATE 2027 important dates: city allotment and exam schedule
Expect city allotment on Monday, January 4, 2027. Admit‑card dates remain to be announced. Examinations run across February weekends: 6‑7, 13‑14, and 20‑21. Keep your six city preferences realistic because operational constraints can reassign centres. Track only the Important Dates page for changes, rather than social posts or hearsay.
Final checklist before the October 31 GATE 2027 deadline
Reupload a sharp, front‑facing photo on white background; ensure a horizontal signature in dark ink. Match ID numbers with your verified DigiLocker document. Upload category and PwD files with the specified names and readable scans. Avoid city or paper edits now. Log in daily until October 31 for acceptance updates.
