If you need to change something in your GATE 2027 application, you have until 14 November. IIT Madras, which is organising GATE 2027, says the application data correction window is open from 10 to 14 November 2026. Some reports mention 30 November, but that is a different, free window for fixing defects found when your form was checked. It is not for making changes of your own.
Two windows, two different jobs
| Window | Dates | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Application data correction | 10 to 14 November 2026 | Changes you want to make, such as name, date of birth, gender, category, paper or exam city. Most carry a fee. |
| Rectification of defects | Until 30 November 2026, as reported | Fixing problems found when your form was checked, such as an unclear photo or document. No fee. |
What a change costs
IIT Madras’s fee page lists Rs 500 per paper for changes such as name, date of birth and a change of gender to female. Reports put the full range at Rs 500 to Rs 1,500 per paper. The higher charges apply when a change removes a fee concession, for example moving out of the SC/ST, PwD or female category, which carry lower fees. Check the exact charge on the GATE portal before you pay.
Before you submit
- Log in to the GOAPS portal with your enrolment ID, make the changes and pay online.
- Check your category and PwD details carefully. They decide your fee and can affect your eligibility for reservation later.
- Do it early. The GATE website was intermittently down when we checked on 11 November, so do not leave it to the last day.
For the syllabus, papers and exam pattern, see the GATE page on AglaSem Admission.
Sources: GATE 2027 notifications on gate2027.iitm.ac.in (10 November 2026) and its application fee page; Business Standard, EdexLive and India Today for the defect-rectification window and fee range.
