The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, the organising institute for GATE 2027, has opened the Data Correction Window on the GOAPS portal. From 10 November to 14 November 2026, registered candidates can change details in their application form by paying a correction fee.
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A second window is also running alongside it. The Application Rectification Window, open from 14 October to 30 November 2026, is only for candidates whose forms were marked defective during scrutiny. This rectification is free of charge.
GATE 2027: Overview
The difference matters. If you spotted a mistake yourself, such as a wrong category or exam city, use the paid data correction window before 14 November. If the zonal institute has emailed you about a defect, fix it free of charge before 30 November. GATE 2027 will be held on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027, so this is effectively the last chance to get your form right.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 |
| Conducted by | IISc Bangalore and seven IITs |
| Organising institute | IIT Madras |
| Number of papers | 30 (including the new Robotics & Automation paper) |
| Exam mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Data correction window (with fee) | 10–14 November 2026 |
| Rectification window (defects, no fee) | 14 October – 30 November 2026 |
| Exam dates | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 |
| Portal | GOAPS, via gate2027.iitm.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 20 July 2026 |
| Online application started | 2 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply (regular fee) | 5 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply (with late fee) | 16 October 2026 |
| Rectification window (scrutiny defects, without fee) | 14 October – 30 November 2026 |
| Data correction window (with fee) | 10 – 14 November 2026 |
| Exam city intimation | 4 January 2027 |
| GATE 2027 exam | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 |
| Result | 19 March 2027 |
Data Correction Window vs Rectification Window
| Point | Data correction window | Application rectification window |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 10 – 14 November 2026 | 14 October – 30 November 2026 |
| Who can use it | Any registered candidate | Only candidates whose application is marked “Defective” |
| What it’s for | Changes you choose to make yourself | Fixing defects pointed out by the zonal institute |
| Fee | Correction fee applies | No fee |
| How you know | Your own review of the form | Defect email from the zonal institute + status on GOAPS |
What Your GOAPS Application Status Means
Application scrutiny is under way at the zonal institutes. When you log in to GOAPS, your application will show one of three statuses:
- Application Under Scrutiny: Your zonal institute is still checking the form. Keep checking your email and the GOAPS portal. If your account is unverified, give consent to the DigiLocker drive and upload your photo ID proof as instructed.
- Application is Defective: The zonal institute has found a problem. Read the defect email carefully, then correct the issue on the GOAPS portal before 30 November 2026. No fee is charged.
- Application in Order and Accepted: Your form has cleared scrutiny and nothing more is needed, unless you want to make a paid correction yourself.
Candidates with questions can contact their zonal institute through the GATE 2027 contact page.
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What Can Be Changed in the GATE 2027 Application Form?
In past cycles, IIT organisers have allowed these fields to be edited during the paid correction window:
- Candidate’s name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Category
- PwD or dyslexia status
- GATE test paper (change, or addition within allowed two-paper combinations)
- Exam city choices
- Address and college details
The registered email ID and mobile number generally cannot be changed. Photo and signature can usually be replaced only if they were flagged as defective during scrutiny. The exact list of editable fields will appear on your own GOAPS dashboard.
GATE 2027 Correction Fee
| Type of change | Fee (as reported) |
|---|---|
| Name, date of birth, exam city, or paper change | ₹500 |
| Gender or category change that does not affect the fee | ₹500 |
| Change that removes a fee concession (e.g. Female to Male, SC/ST to General, PwD to non-PwD) | ₹1,500 (₹500 correction + ₹1,000 fee difference) |
The correction fee is paid online and is non-refundable. IIT Madras has not listed correction fees on its fees page, so check the amount shown on GOAPS before paying.
For reference, the original GATE 2027 application fee was:
| Category | One paper (regular) | Two papers (regular) | One paper (extended) | Two papers (extended) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| All others (including foreign nationals) | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
How to Correct GATE 2027 Application Form
- Visit gate2027.iitm.ac.in and open the GOAPS login.
- Log in with your Enrolment ID or email, and password.
- Check your application status on the dashboard.
- If the status is “Defective”: Open the defect message, make the corrections or upload the documents as instructed, and submit. No fee is charged. Do this before 30 November 2026.
- If you want to change details yourself: Open the correction option during 10–14 November 2026, edit the allowed fields, and upload supporting documents where asked.
- Pay the correction fee online, if applicable.
- Review the updated form carefully and submit.
- Download or save a copy of the updated application for your records.
Keep checking your email and the GOAPS portal until your status changes to “Application in Order and Accepted”.
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FAQs: GATE 2027 Correction Window
Q1. When is the GATE 2027 data correction window open?
The data correction window (with fee) is open from 10 to 14 November 2026 on the GOAPS portal.
Q2. What is the GATE 2027 rectification window?
It is a free window from 14 October to 30 November 2026 for candidates whose applications were marked defective during scrutiny.
Q3. Do I have to pay to fix a defect in my application?
No. Defects flagged by the zonal institute can be fixed without any fee during the rectification window.
Q4. What does “Application Under Scrutiny” mean?
Your form is still being checked by the zonal institute. Keep an eye on your email and GOAPS. Unverified accounts must give DigiLocker consent and upload photo ID proof.
Q5. What should I do if my application is “Defective”?
Read the defect email, correct the problem on GOAPS as instructed, and submit before 30 November 2026.
Q6. Can I change my GATE 2027 paper?
Paper changes are usually allowed in the paid correction window, subject to approved two-paper combinations. Check your GOAPS dashboard.
Q7. Can I change my exam city?
Exam city choices can usually be changed during the data correction window by paying the correction fee.
Q8. Can I change my registered email ID or mobile number?
Generally no. Contact your zonal institute if you face a serious problem.
Q9. When will GATE 2027 be held?
GATE 2027 is scheduled for 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027, with the result on 19 March 2027.
Q10. When will the GATE 2027 exam city slip be released?
Exam city intimation is scheduled for 4 January 2027.
