Engineering aspirants still have time. IIT Madras has extended the rectification window to Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This window covers scrutiny defects only. The separate data correction window, which carries a fee, is not yet dated. Check the official portal before attempting any non defect edits today.
Here is the key distinction that matters now. You can only fix issues flagged by email or shown in your GOAPS status. These include photograph, signature, document naming, or DigiLocker consent. Changes to paper, exam city, gender or category open during the paid data correction window.
GATE 2027 correction window: what you can fix today
Log in to GOAPS, open the defect link, and read the note carefully. Reupload the corrected image or document per specification, then save and submit. Refresh the dashboard to see Under Scrutiny: Defect Rectification Done. That status confirms receipt, after which zonal teams re verify your application.
GATE 2027 correction fees: what to expect and where to see charges
Defect rectification carries no fee. Candidate initiated edits like paper, exam city, category or gender will attract charges when the data correction window opens. IIT Madras has not published the correction fee table yet. Watch the official portal for the fee notice and window dates.
GATE 2027 photo and signature specs that prevent rejection
Upload a recent color passport photo on a white background. Ensure the face covers 60 to 70 percent. Use JPEG or JPG between 200×260 and 530×690 pixels. File size must be 5 to 600 kilobytes. Signature must be blue or black ink, 250×80 to 580×180 pixels, 3 to 300 kilobytes.
GATE 2027 DigiLocker and payment issues: quick fixes that work
Do not delete your DigiLocker after submitting. If consent fails, complete eKYC, then retry with the verified account. SC and ST must upload CATEGORY.pdf in the GATE2027 folder. PwD must upload PWD_CERT.pdf and UDID_CERT.pdf as instructed. For failed payments, relogin and check status; duplicate debits are auto refunded within fifteen working days.
GATE 2027: how to confirm your edits are saved
Clear flagged defects by Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Watch your status move from Defective to Under Scrutiny: Defect Rectification Done. Finally, it should read Application accepted after zonal review. Keep screenshots and the PDF with timestamps. For paper, city or category changes, monitor the portal for the paid correction window announcement.
