Can I add a secondary paper after submitting my GATE 2026 application form?

<p>Yes, it is possible to apply not only one, but also two papers in GATE 2026 application form, which will be approved after the first submission, however, within the official window of form correction. This is the way it is done:<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Correction Window:</span> Once the regular period has closed, a correction time period will open (normally during the first week of November 2025, in the case of GATE 2026). At this step, you will be able to log in to the GATE GOAPS portal and choose the adding secondary paper option in case this second paper is one of the permitted two-paper combinations.<br><br>Fees: There is an extra payment you are supposed to make- an amount of 500 rupees plus the application fee of the second paper of your category.<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Steps:</span><br><br></p><ul><li>Enter the GATE GOAPS portal by using your credentials.<br><br></li><li>Search on the page of applications status, the add paper or the relevant edit section.<br><br></li><li>Select your second paper out of the combinations that you can pair.<br><br></li><li>Put up the required fee and send the revisions.<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Limitations:</span> You will have the single opportunity to add or switch the secondary paper through this window. Once the correction window expires there are no corrections permitted including addition of a secondary paper.<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Note:</span> Your primary and secondary paper combination should be valid one according to the official list published by the conducting authority of GATE.<br><br>To sum up, you can proceed with adding a second paper to the application of GATE 2026 after submission, as long as you are doing so within the assigned correction period and are willing to pay the necessary fees.</li></ul>

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<p>Yes, candidates can add secondary paper after the submission of the GATE application form 2026. The access will be available at the time of GATE application form correction. To add the paper, candidates need to log in to the GATE GOAPS portal and select the "Edit Application" option, and add the secondary paper by paying an additional fee. Make sure to check the list of allowed combinations before making changes.</p>

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