The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 admit card release has been postponed by the organising authority, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati. Candidates who have registered for GATE 2026 are advised that the hall ticket release date will be announced soon on the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in, and they must download their admit cards using the GOAPS login portal once the link is activated. The GATE 2026 aspirants were expecting the hall ticket on 2 January 2026, but the authorities deferred the release and have not yet shared a revised date.
GATE 2026 Admit Card Postponement and Expected Process
IIT Guwahati, which is conducting the national‑level GATE entrance exam this year, informed candidates that the GATE 2026 admit card release schedule has changed from the earlier date and that the new timeline will be shared soon on the official portal. Once active, the link for downloading the GATE hall ticket will be available on gate2026.iitg.ac.in, where candidates must log in through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) using their enrolment ID or registered email and password to download the PDF of the admit card. Candidates should print the downloaded admit card and carry it along with a valid original photo ID proof to the exam centre. The hall ticket contains key details including the candidate’s name, registration number, exam centre, date, shift timing, and exam‑day instructions.
GATE 2026 Exam Dates and Schedule
Despite the postponement of the admit card release, the schedule for GATE 2026 examinations remains unchanged. The national‑level engineering entrance test will be conducted in multiple shifts across various subjects on the following dates:
- 7 February 2026
- 8 February 2026
- 14 February 2026
- 15 February 2026
Each day’s sessions are held in two three‑hour slots, with forenoon and afternoon timings. Candidates must ensure they reach the exam centre well ahead of the reporting time once the admit card is available.
How Candidates Will Download GATE 2026 Admit Card?
Once the hall ticket link is activated by IIT Guwahati, aspirants can follow the steps below to download the admit card:
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website (gate2026.iitg.ac.in).
- Click on GOAPS Login or the admit card download link.
- Enter enrolment ID/email and password.
- View and download the admit card PDF.
- Take a clear printout for exam day use.
Candidates are advised to check all details on the admit card, including personal information, exam date and time, centre address and shift details, and to contact authorities if any discrepancy is found.
Importance of GATE Admit Card and Instructions
The GATE 2026 admit card is a compulsory document for entry into the examination hall; no candidate will be allowed to sit for the exam without it. Along with the hall ticket, aspirants must carry a valid photo identity proof, such as an Aadhaar card, a Passport, a PAN card, or a Voter ID to the centre on the test day. The hall ticket also includes essential exam‑day guidelines and reporting time, which candidates should follow strictly to avoid last‑minute issues.
