Window closes on November 14. GATE 2027 candidates are fixing paper, city, and category before the portal locks. IIT Madras has two windows: correction with fee, November 10–14, and defect rectification, October 14–November 30, for applications flagged during scrutiny.
Treat correction as candidate‑initiated edits that need payment. Defect rectification covers fixes demanded by scrutiny, usually for photographs, signatures, or identity mismatches. Rectification stays free within the deadline. After submission, your status reads Under Scrutiny: Defect Rectification Done.
GATE 2027 form correction: dates and what you can change now
During the correction window, you can change paper, examination city, category, or gender. You may also correct name or date of birth, and switch foreign to Indian national. Each change attracts a separate fee, applied per paper where relevant. Rules follow permitted two‑paper combinations and portal guidelines.
| Change | Fee |
|---|---|
| Paper change | ₹500 per paper |
| Exam city change | ₹500 |
| Name or Date of Birth | ₹500 each |
| Gender change | To female: ₹500; from female: ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD) or ₹1500 (others) |
| Category change | To SC/ST: ₹500; from SC/ST: ₹500 (female/PwD) or ₹1500 (others) |
| Foreign to Indian national | ₹500 |
GATE 2027 defect rectification: who needs it and what to fix
If your application shows defects, fix only what the portal flags. Common issues include non‑white backgrounds, glare on spectacles, low resolution, off‑center faces, or signatures failing size or ink rules. After uploading correct files, the application returns to scrutiny, with email or SMS updates.
GATE 2027 GOAPS edit flow and quick checks
Log in to the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS), open the correction module, edit fields, upload files, preview, pay, and reprint. Keep DigiLocker verified and document names exactly as instructed. Ensure the photo covers 60–70 percent on a white background. Ensure the signature fills 70–80 percent in blue or black ink.
GATE 2027 next steps: city allotment and exam schedule
City allotment releases on January 4, 2027. Admit card remains to be announced. GATE 2027 runs across six sessions on February 6–7, 13–14, and 20–21. Finish paid corrections by November 14 and defect fixes by November 30 to protect your candidature and avoid avoidable center or paper issues.
