GATE 2027’s correction window runs October 14 to 21, 2026, via GOAPS only. Use this week to fix identity details, paper choices, and exam cities. Centres remain subject to availability, so act early. Changes after the window are usually not entertained. Verify official dates before planning edits.
IIT Madras permits edits to name, date of birth, gender, category, and PwD status. You can also update addresses, college details, exam city preferences, and your chosen paper. Uploaded photo or signature cannot change unless flagged during scrutiny. Prepare valid proofs for identity or category changes before logging in.
What to edit in GATE 2027 form correction
Prioritise exact matches with your government photo ID. For SC or ST claims, place the certificate in your DigiLocker ‘GATE2027’ folder. Use the specified filename. EWS or OBC‑NCL certificates are not uploaded now, but will matter at admissions and PSU stages. Switch only to combinations allowed on the official list; additional combinations may open later.
GATE 2027 photo and signature rules
Photo must be color, with a plain white background and a front‑facing pose. The face should cover 60 to 70 percent. JPEG only, 200×260 to 530×690 pixels, 5–600 KB. Signature must be black or dark blue, 250×80 to 580×180 pixels, 3–300 KB, aspect ratio 1:2.75–3.75.
GATE 2027 correction fees and payment tips
Most edits cost Rs 500 per paper. Upward changes cost Rs 1,500. Examples include female to other gender, SC or ST to General, or PwD to non‑PwD. Pay online using UPI, net‑banking, cards; bank charges apply. Duplicate debits auto‑refund within about fifteen working days. Correction fees are non‑refundable.
| Change type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Most fields (name, DOB, city, paper, gender, category) | Rs 500 per paper |
| Female→Other, SC/ST→Other, PwD→Non‑PwD | Rs 1,500 per paper |
How to use GOAPS for GATE 2027 rectification
Log into GOAPS, open your dashboard, choose Change Application Data, and select the field. Upload supporting PDFs where asked, keeping files between 10 and 600 KB. Review the preview, pay the fee, and save the receipt. Use GOAPS only; avoid agents or creating new enrolments for edits.
Avoiding rejection errors and city change rules for GATE 2027
Recheck photograph and signature compliance before paying; defective applications trigger rectification alerts by email or SMS. Choose sensible six city options, but final allotment may differ. Track your dashboard status often. The window ends on October 21, 2026. Finish corrections early to avoid last‑minute payment or network issues.
