The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, the prestigious organizing body for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, has officially launched its application correction window. This is a vital chance for all candidates to review and amend any inaccuracies in their previously submitted forms. The correction portal is now active and will remain open until November 3, 2025. During this period, applicants can meticulously update crucial information such as their name, date of birth, preferred exam city, chosen paper, gender, and category. Please note that a specific fee, varying with the type of modification, will be required for these corrections.
GATE 2026 Application Corrections: Understanding the Fee Structure
For those needing to make changes, a non-refundable correction fee will apply. Here’s a breakdown of the official charges:
- Changes to your name, date of birth, exam city, or chosen exam paper will each incur a fee of ₹500.
- Updating your gender to female costs ₹500.
- Changing your gender from female to any other gender will be ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, and ₹1,500 for all other candidates.
- A change in category to SC/ST is ₹500.
- If you’re changing your category from SC/ST to another, the fee is ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, and ₹1,500 for all other candidates.
- Switching from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic status also costs ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹1,500 for all others.
- All other category modifications will cost ₹500.
It’s good news for some changes! Updates to details like your parents’ or guardians’ information, correspondence address, college name and location, roll number, or qualifying degree will not incur any additional fees.
How to Make Corrections to Your GATE 2026 Application: A Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these simple steps to easily edit your GATE 2026 application details:
- 1. Visit the Official Website: Head over to the official IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 portal.
- 2. Log In: Locate and click on the “Login” tab or the “GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System)” link on the homepage. Then, enter your Enrolment ID and Password, which you created during registration.
- 3. Open Correction Window: After successfully logging in, navigate to the option labeled “Application Form Correction” or “Edit Application” within your dashboard.
- 4. Review Details: Thoroughly check your submitted application form. Pinpoint and select the specific fields you need to change, such as your name, date of birth, preferred exam city, gender, category, or chosen paper.
- 5. Make Changes: Carefully edit the incorrect information. Make sure all your modifications adhere to the official GATE 2026 guidelines and are consistent with any supporting documents.
- 6. Pay Fees (if applicable): If your changes require a fee, proceed to make the payment using online methods like debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
- 7. Preview & Submit: Once you’ve made all necessary corrections and completed any payments, preview your updated form one last time to confirm everything is accurate.
- 8. Save Confirmation: After the correction process is finished, download and save the confirmation receipt or acknowledgment page. This document will be crucial for your future reference.
Alternatively, a direct link to the correction portal may be available on the official website. Always keep an eye on the official GATE 2026 website for the most up-to-date information and any further announcements.