The GATE 2027 correction window opened on October 14, 2026 and closes on October 21, 2026. Log in to GOAPS at gate2027.iitm.ac.in to change your paper, category, exam city or personal details. Registered email and mobile numbers cannot change.
The organising institute for GATE 2027 is IIT Madras. IIT means Indian Institute of Technology. GATE means the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. These dates come from the Information Brochure, revised on August 27, 2026.
The window is short. It runs for eight days. Only the exam city change is free. Every other correction carries a fee.
The registered email cannot change. Your registered mobile number is also locked. IIT Madras said no change in email or mobile will be allowed later.
What can you change in the GATE 2027 correction window?
The window covers five kinds of edits.
- Your category, such as general, OBC, SC or ST.
- Your test paper, from the 30 GATE 2027 papers.
- An extra test paper, added as a second paper.
- Your exam city.
- Personal details on the form.
Candidates may sit one or two papers. A second paper must come from the allowed list. The brochure marks the list as tentative.
How do you edit the GATE 2027 form on GOAPS?
GOAPS is the GATE Online Application Processing System. You edit the form online only. Follow these six steps.
- Open gate2027.iitm.ac.in and click the GOAPS login.
- Enter your enrolment ID and password.
- Keep your DigiLocker access ready, as GOAPS links to it.
- Go to the correction section and edit the allowed fields.
- Pay any fee shown for a change.
- Save the form before October 21, 2026.
Which corrections are free, and which cost a fee?
Changing the exam city is free. Most other edits carry a fee. IIT Madras calls this an extra fee per change.
The Information Brochure does not print the rupee amount. GOAPS shows the fee for your edit before you pay. Check the amount first.
What cannot be changed after you submit the form?
Some details are locked for good. The registered email cannot change. Your registered mobile number stays fixed. IIT Madras said these requests will not be entertained later.
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The admit card details are locked too. You cannot change the exam centre on it. Its date and time stay fixed. After October 21, 2026, the form cannot change at all.
When is the GATE 2027 exam?
GATE 2027 runs on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027. It is a computer based test, called a CBT. Each exam day holds two sessions. The forenoon slot runs 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. IST.
IIT Madras offers 30 papers in all. Robotics and Automation is a new paper for 2027. The exam city list comes on January 4, 2027. Results come on March 19, 2027.
Galat paper chun liya, ab GATE 2027 me kaise badlun?
Log in to GOAPS at gate2027.iitm.ac.in before October 21, 2026. Open the correction section and pick the correct paper. A paper change carries an extra fee. The new paper counts only after the payment clears.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the GATE 2027 correction window close?
The correction window closes on October 21, 2026. It opened on October 14, 2026. Candidates edit the form on GOAPS at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. No change is allowed after October 21.
Can I change my exam city for free?
Yes, an exam city change is free during the correction window. The window runs from October 14 to October 21, 2026. You make the change on GOAPS.
Can I add a second paper during the correction window?
Yes, you can add a second paper during the correction window. Candidates may sit one or two papers. The extra paper carries a fee and must come from the allowed list.
Can I change my registered email or mobile number for GATE 2027?
No, the registered email and mobile number cannot change. IIT Madras said these requests will not be entertained later. Only fields such as category, paper, exam city and personal details can change.
What is GOAPS?
GOAPS is the GATE Online Application Processing System. Candidates use it at gate2027.iitm.ac.in to apply, pay fees, edit the form and download the admit card. IIT Madras runs GOAPS for GATE 2027.
Last verified: October 14, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with IIT Madras on gate2027.iitm.ac.in before you act.
