The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, the organising institute for GATE 2026, has postponed the release of the GATE 2026 admit card, which was earlier scheduled to be issued on January 2, 2026. As per the latest official update, no revised date has been announced yet, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in for fresh notifications.
The admit card has to be downloaded online at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Once released, candidates will be able to download the GATE 2026 hall ticket by logging in with their Enrollment ID / Email ID and Password. The GATE 2026 exam dates remain unchanged and will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 in multiple shifts across India. Carrying the admit card along with a valid photo ID is mandatory to appear for the examination.
GATE 2026 Exam – Important Dates
| Event | Date / Status |
| GATE 2026 Admit Card Release (Earlier Date) | January 2, 2026 (Postponed) |
| Revised Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
| GATE 2026 Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026 The MTech test will be held in two slots: Forenoon – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, and Afternoon – 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
| Conducting Institute | IIT Guwahati |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
GATE Admit Card: Last 5 Years’ Hall Ticket Release Dates
The table shows that the GATE admit card is usually released in the first or second week of January.
| Year | Conducting Institute | Admit Card Release Date | Exam Dates |
| 2026 | IIT Guwahati | To be announced | Feb 7, 8, 14, 15 |
| 2025 | IIT Roorkee | January 7, 2025 | Feb 1, 2, 15, 16 |
| 2024 | IISc Bengaluru | January 4, 2024 | Feb 3, 4, 10, 11 |
| 2023 | IIT Kanpur | January 9, 2023 | Feb 4, 5, 11, 12 |
| 2022 | IIT Kharagpur | January 15, 2022 | Feb 5, 6, 12, 13 |
How to Download GATE 2026 Admit Card
Candidates can follow the steps below once the download link is activated:
- Visit the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Click on the GOAPS 2026 Candidate Login link
- Enter Enrollment ID / Registered Email ID and Password
- Enter the captcha code and submit
- Click on Download GATE 2026 Admit Card
- Save the PDF and take a clear colour printout
Details Mentioned on GATE 2026 Admit Card
The GATE 2026 hall ticket will contain the following information:
- Candidate’s name and date of birth
- Photograph and signature
- Enrollment ID / Roll number
- GATE paper code and paper name
- Exam date, shift timing, and reporting time
- Complete exam centre address
- Important exam-day instructions
Candidates must verify all details carefully after downloading.
How to Fix Discrepancy in GATE 2026 Admit Card
In case of any error in personal or exam details:
- Immediately contact the GATE 2026 helpdesk through the official email or helpline number
- Raise the issue via the candidate portal, if applicable
- Keep supporting documents such as application form copy and ID proof ready
- Do not wait until the exam date to report discrepancies
GATE 2026 Exam-Day Guidelines
Candidates should reach the exam centre at least one hour before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. The entry gates usually close 30 minutes before the exam, and late entry is not permitted under any circumstances. Carry a printed copy of the admit card, a valid original photo ID, and a passport-size photograph. Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, books, and notes are strictly prohibited. Candidates must follow all instructions given by invigilators and maintain discipline inside the examination hall.
GATE 2026 Exam Pattern
GATE 2026 will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) to assess candidates’ understanding of undergraduate-level Engineering, Science, and Humanities subjects.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Question Types | MCQs, MSQs, NATs |
| General Aptitude Marks | 15 |
| Subject-Specific Marks | 85 |
| Medium of Exam | English |