The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, which is organising the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, is expected to release the admit card soon on the official GATE portal gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The hall ticket publication was initially scheduled earlier in January but was postponed; a new date is awaited. Once released, the admit card will be a mandatory document for entry to the GATE 2026 exam, which is slated to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, across India in computer-based test (CBT) mode.
GATE 2026 Admit Card Release Window & Importance Before Exam
Candidates who have applied for GATE 2026 should note the following about the admit card release and its relevance: The table below summarises the exam schedule, while the admit card release date is awaited:
The admit card is essential as it confirms the test centre, date, session, and reporting time that candidates must follow on exam day. Entry to the exam hall without the printed hall ticket and a valid photo ID will not be allowed.
How to Download GATE 2026 Hall Ticket at gate2026.iitg.ac.in?
Once the admit card is officially released, candidates can download it by following the steps below: Before downloading, students should have their Enrollment ID / Registered E-mail and password ready to log in.
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Navigate to the GATE admit card/hall ticket link on the homepage once activated.
- Enter your Enrollment ID / Email and password (GOAPS login).
- Click on the download admit card option.
- Save and print the admit card on A4-size paper for exam day use.
Candidates are advised to verify all details on the admit card, including name, registration number, exam date, session, paper code, and test centre address, as soon as it is downloaded. Any discrepancy should be reported to the organising institute promptly.
GATE 2026 Exam Day Instructions & Checklist
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering will be held in two daily sessions, forenoon and afternoon over the four exam dates:
- Forenoon Session: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Afternoon Session: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
On exam day, candidates must carry the printed admit card, a valid government-issued photo ID (such as Aadhaar, passport, or driver’s licence), and any other documents listed in the admit card instructions. Entry without these is not permitted.
Why GATE 2026 Admit Card Timing Matters?
The admit card release timing is crucial because it allows candidates to:
- Confirm exam centre details and plan travel well before exam day.
- Check assigned shifts and sessions based on the paper code.
- Verify that all personal and exam details are correct ahead of time.
As the GATE 2026 halls ticket is still pending release, candidates should regularly check gate2026.iitg.ac.in and keep their GOAPS login credentials ready for a smooth download once the link goes live.
