GATE 2027 application correction window opens October 14, allows edits until October 21

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The application correction window for GATE 2027 will be active from October 14 to October 21, 2026, on the official GOAPS portal.
Registered candidates can modify or correct mistakes in their application forms during this period, with specific fees applicable for most changes.
The GATE 2027 registration process concluded on October 5, 2026, after an extended period with a late fee.
IIT Madras is the organizing institute for GATE 2027, which includes a new Robotics and Automation (RA) paper and revised syllabi for several subjects.
The GATE 2027 examinations are scheduled for February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027, with results expected on March 19, 2027.

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras, the organizing institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027, is set to open the application correction window for registered candidates. This window will be active from October 14 to October 21, 2026, allowing applicants to rectify or modify errors in their submitted forms via the official GOAPS portal, gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

Official notification screenshot — Screenshot of the official page at gate2027.iitm.ac.in

This correction period follows the conclusion of the GATE 2027 registration process, which opened on August 27, 2026. The regular registration without a late fee closed on September 27, 2026, while the extended registration with a late fee ended on October 5, 2026. The GATE examination is a national-level test essential for admissions to MTech and PhD programmes at IITs, NITs, and other institutions, with scores also used by various public sector undertakings for recruitment.

Application Correction Process and Associated Fees

Candidates who have successfully registered for GATE 2027 will be able to log in to the GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID to access and edit their application forms. While modifications to the choice of examination city will not incur a fee, other significant changes, such as altering the subject, adding an additional subject, or modifying gender or category, will require payment of specific fees.

For instance, changes like opting for an additional subject, or changing gender to female or category to SC/ST, will cost ₹500. Conversely, changes from female to any other gender, from SC/ST to any other category, or from PwD to Non-PwD will incur a fee of ₹1350. All other changes not explicitly listed will also require a fee of ₹500. Candidates are advised to keep their registered credentials and DigiLocker account accessible for this process.

GATE 2027 Application Form Correction Fees
Changes/Modifications	Fee (INR)
Change in Subject	500
Additional Subject	500
Change of gender to female	500
Change of gender from female to any other gender	1350
Change of category to SC/ST	500
Change of category from SC/ST to any other	1350
Change from Non-PwD to PwD	500
Change from PwD to Non-PwD	1350
Other Changes	500

Key Dates and Examination Structure for GATE 2027

The GATE 2027 examinations are scheduled to take place on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. The results for the examination are slated for announcement on March 19, 2027. Prior to the examination, the city allotment notification is expected on January 4, 2027. The GATE score will remain valid for three years from the date the results are announced.

The examination will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across multiple sessions. Candidates are permitted to apply for one or up to two test papers. For GATE 2027, a new test paper on Robotics and Automation (RA) has been introduced, and syllabi for several existing GATE papers have been revised after a five-year period. DigiLocker verification is mandatory for all Indian nationals during the registration process.

GATE 2027 Important Dates
Event	Date
GOAPS registration begins	August 27, 2026
Regular registration deadline	September 27, 2026
Last date for extended registration	October 5, 2026
Application rectification begins	October 14, 2026
Application rectification closes	October 21, 2026
City allotment notification	January 4, 2027
GATE 2027 examination	February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027
GATE 2027 result	March 19, 2027

Eligibility and Examination Pattern

Candidates who are in their final year of, or have graduated in, engineering, technology, architecture, or a related science discipline are eligible to apply for GATE 2027. There is no specified upper or lower age limit for the examination. The GATE exam pattern incorporates Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

Each paper in GATE 2027 will consist of 65 questions, with 10 questions dedicated to General Aptitude and 55 questions from the chosen subject. The total marks for the GATE exam are 100. For any assistance, candidates can contact the GATE helpdesk at helpdesk@gate.iitm.ac.in or by calling 044-22578200.

GATE 2027 Application Fees (One Paper)
Category	Regular Period	Extended Period
Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates	1000	1500
All other candidates including foreign nationals	2000	2500

GATE 2027 Application Fees (Two Papers)
Category	Regular Period	Extended Period
Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates	2000	2500
All other candidates including foreign nationals	4000	4500

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