The GATE 2026 Admit Card is scheduled for release on January 2, 2026 for candidates registered for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. The conducting body this year is the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, which will make the admit card available through the GOAPS portal. Aspirants must download the hall ticket online and verify all details before the exam dates in February 2026. The admit card is the compulsory entry document for the GATE examination. It will contain crucial information such as the candidate’s name, registration details, photo, exam centre, paper code, and exam date and time. Registered candidates must carry this document along with a valid photo identity proof to the exam centre on the exam day.
GATE 2026 Important Dates and Schedule
Below is the official timeline for key events related to the GATE 2026 admit card and exam schedule:
All dates are presented in the mandated format. Aspirants must note the exam dates and plan their preparation accordingly.
How to Download the GATE 2026 Admit Card?
Candidates must follow these steps to download their hall ticket once it becomes available:
- Visit the official GOAPS portal via the GATE website.
- Click on the GATE 2026 Admit Card Download link.
- Enter the Enrollment ID and Password created during registration.
- Submit the details to access the admit card.
- Download and print multiple copies for exam day.
The login credentials are essential to access the admit card PDF. In case candidates forget their password or enrollment ID, they can use the “Forgot Enrollment/Password” option on the portal to retrieve or reset their credentials.
