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GATE 2026 application correction: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, the organizing institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, has extended the application correction window till November 10, 2025.
Candidates who wish to modify details in their submitted forms can do so on the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.The window offers a crucial opportunity for aspirants to correct critical details such as name, date of birth, exam city, paper choice, gender, and category. Candidates who wish to make corrections will be required to pay a prescribed fee depending on the nature of the modification.
GATE 2026 application corrections: Fee structure for modifications
Candidates seeking to make changes will be required to pay a non-refundable correction fee. As per official details:
- Change in name/date of birth/exam city/exam paper: ₹500 each
- Change of gender to female: ₹500
- Change of gender from female to any other gender: ₹500 (for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and ₹1,500 (for all other candidates)
- Change of category to SC/ST: ₹500
- Change of category from SC/ST to any other category: ₹500 (for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and ₹1,500 (for all other candidates)
- Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic: ₹500 (for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and ₹1,500 (for all other candidates)
- Other category modifications: ₹500
Changes in details such as parents’ or guardians’ information, correspondence address, college name and location, roll number, or qualifying degree will not require any fee.
GATE 2026 application modifications: Steps to make corrections
Candidates who wish to edit their GATE 2026 application details can do so by following the steps outlined below:
- Visit the official website: Go to the IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 portal at https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Access the login page: Click on the “Login” tab or the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) link available on the homepage.
- Enter credentials: Log in using your Enrolment ID and Password generated during the registration process.
- Open the application correction window: Once logged in, click on the option labeled “Application Form Correction” or “Edit Application” (as available in your dashboard).
- Review the submitted details: Carefully review your filled application form. Identify and select the fields you wish to modify, such as name, date of birth, exam city, gender, category, or paper choice.
- Make the necessary changes: Edit the incorrect details. Ensure that all changes comply with the official GATE 2026 guidelines and match supporting documents.
- Pay the correction fee: Pay the applicable correction fee based on the nature of the modification using online payment methods (debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking).
- Preview and submit: After making corrections and completing the payment, preview the updated form to verify the accuracy of all details.
- Download the confirmation page: Once the correction process is complete, download and save the confirmation receipt or acknowledgment page for future reference.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to make corrections to the GATE 2026 application.Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website for any further announcements regarding GATE 2026.
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