GATE 2027 applicants can rectify scrutiny defects free on the GATE Online Application Processing System until October 31, 2026. The window opened on October 14. A paid data-correction round will follow, with dates to be announced. City allotment is January 4, 2027; admit card remains TBA. Exam days are February 6–7, 13–14, and 20–21.
Many candidates received defect emails this week. Status messages guide your next step. Under Scrutiny means verification continues. Application is Defective demands fixes now. Under Scrutiny: Defect Rectification Done signals your resubmission has re-entered review. Application accepted needs no action. Fix only flagged issues now; broader edits come later in the paid window.
How to use the GATE 2027 rectification window on GOAPS
Check your registered email or SMS for defect notes. Log into GOAPS and open Status or Defects. Read the exact remark. Reupload photo or signature per official specs. Upload clear ID PDF pages if asked. Grant DigiLocker consent. Ensure the folder name is GATE2027. Resubmit, then monitor status.
GATE 2027 application statuses explained with actions
Under Scrutiny: wait while verification proceeds. Application is Defective: correct only listed items immediately. Under Scrutiny: Defect Rectification Done: no new uploads; track for acceptance. Application accepted: download a copy for records. Return periodically to GOAPS; decisions may update in batches during peak load.
Common defects and quick fixes that actually work
Photo rejected? Use a white background, frontal face, 200×260 to 530×690 pixels, 5–600 kB. Signature must be dark ink, proper aspect ratio, and clearly visible. Documents unreadable? Re-scan as crisp PDFs. For ID mismatches, upload both sides in one PDF if needed.
What not to change during free rectification
Do not alter paper, category, name, or exam city now. Those edits belong in the paid data-correction window, which IIT Madras will announce separately. Prepare proofs in advance, like affidavits or updated certificates, so you can act quickly when that window opens.
GATE 2027 key dates and smart next steps
Free rectification ends October 31, 2026. Paid data-correction is TBA. City allotment releases January 4, 2027. Admit card date is TBA. Exams run across February weekends. Log in daily, keep PDFs handy, and respond only to official defect notes to avoid rejection.
