IIT Guwahati, the organising institute for GATE 2026, has released the GATE 2026 admit card for registered candidates on January 13, 2026. The admit card has been made available online through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) and is a mandatory document for entry to the examination centre. Download it using your enrollment ID and password.
Candidates will not be permitted to appear for the test without a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof.
The release of the admit card enables candidates to check their exam centre details, shift timing and paper code, and verify personal information submitted during the application process.
GATE 2026 exam will be conducted over four days — February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 in multiple sessions. The exam comprises 30 test papers, including full and sectional papers, with a new sectional paper introduced under the Engineering Sciences category.
GATE scores are used for admission to postgraduate programmes (such as MTech, ME, MSc, PhD) and can also be considered by public sector undertakings for recruitment.
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How to Download the GATE 2026 Admit Card
Candidates can download the admit card by visiting the official GATE 2026 website and logging in to the GOAPS portal using their enrolment ID or registered email ID and password. After logging in, the admit card link will be visible on the dashboard. Candidates are advised to download and print the admit card on A4-size paper and retain it safely for the examination and subsequent admission processes.
Information Included in GATE 2026 Admit Card
The GATE 2026 admit card contains the candidate’s name, photograph and signature, enrolment ID, roll number, paper code and paper name, exam date and session, reporting time, exam centre name and complete address, as well as important instructions to be followed on the examination day. Candidates must ensure that all details are clearly visible and legible on the printed copy.
GATE 2026 Exam-Day Guidelines
Candidates must strictly follow the instructions mentioned on the admit card.
It is recommended that candidates report to the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the exam starts; late entry beyond the gate closing time will not be permitted under any circumstances.
A printed copy of the admit card and an original, valid photo identity proof—such as Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, PAN card or driving licence—must be carried to the centre.
Only a black or blue ballpoint pen is allowed for signing attendance sheets or completing any manual formalities. Electronic devices including mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, headphones, Bluetooth devices, digital pens and storage gadgets are strictly prohibited. Candidates are also not allowed to carry written or printed material, bags, wallets or stationery other than the permitted pen. All instructions given by invigilators must be followed throughout the examination.
You can carry a transparent water bottle. Scribble pad will be provided at the center (you must return it once the exam is over).
Also, exam officials will not make provisions for a baggage counter; so you are solely responsible for anything damaged or lost.
What to Do if There Is a Discrepancy in GATE 2026 admit card
In case of any discrepancy in the GATE 2026 admit card – such as incorrect name, photograph, signature, paper code, exam centre or session, immediately contact the GATE 2026 organising authority through the contact details provided on the official website or GOAPS portal.
Discrepancies should be reported well in advance, as requests for correction may not be entertained close to the examination date or at the exam centre.
About the GATE 2026 Exam
GATE is a national-level computer-based exam conducted to assess candidates’ understanding of undergraduate-level subjects in engineering, technology, science and architecture. GATE scores are used for admission to postgraduate program and are also accepted by several public sector undertakings for recruitment purposes. The score remains valid for three years from the date of declaration of results.