Only 24 hours remain to fix GATE 2027 forms. IIT Madras will close the paid application data correction window on Saturday, November 14, 2026. This is the chance to correct exam city, category benefits, and chosen paper. Missing it can complicate admit cards, preferences, and future counselling.
Don’t confuse it with the defect rectification window for scrutiny issues, which remains free until November 30, 2026. The paid correction window runs November 10 to November 14, 2026. Knowing which window applies saves time, documents, and money.
How to use GOAPS for GATE 2027 application correction
Log in to the GATE Online Application Processing System using your DigiLocker account. Choose Application Data Correction, edit permitted fields, upload PDFs where asked, and proceed to payment. Submit, then re‑download the corrected PDF for your records. Keep the payment receipt and acknowledgement email safely.
GATE 2027 correction: editable fields and fees
Permitted edits include name, date of birth, gender, category, and PwD status. Candidates can also change exam cities, switch the existing paper, or select the Indian national option. Most changes cost ₹500 per paper. Some category or gender revisions attract ₹1,500 for non‑concession candidates. Changes take effect only after document verification by your zone.
Photo and signature rules for GATE 2027 correction
Re‑upload photos with a white background, frontal face, and 60–70 percent face coverage. Use 200×260 to 530×690 pixels and a 5–600 kB file size. Sign in black or dark blue, 250×80 to 580×180 pixels, 3–300 kB. Avoid glare, shadows, caps, or digital signatures to prevent rejection.
DigiLocker precautions for GATE 2027 applicants
Use the same DigiLocker account you registered with and keep e‑KYC completed. Do not delete or recreate your DigiLocker after submitting the form and fee. If details mismatch, update DigiLocker and grant consent again, then attempt edits. A verified DigiLocker helps smoother verification at examination centres.
What happens after you submit GATE 2027 corrections
Watch your GOAPS status move from Under Scrutiny to Accepted. If defects appear, use the separate rectification window by November 30, 2026. Save your corrected PDF and receipt for admissions. City allotment is due January 4, 2027. Exams run on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21.
