GATE 2026 Admit Card Delayed: Check New Release Date & Updates

The GATE 2026 admit card release date has been postponed by IIT Guwahati. Previously set for January 2, the hall tickets are now delayed. Students who registered for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 must await a new release date. This revised schedule will be announced soon on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a key national-level exam for higher studies and jobs. Candidates who applied for GATE 2026 should keep checking the official website for all new updates.

Important Dates for GATE 2026

Who Can Download the Admit Card?

Only candidates whose application forms were successfully accepted can download their admit cards. You can check your application status on the GOAPS portal before trying to download the hall ticket.

How to Download Your GATE 2026 Admit Card

• Visit the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
• Look for the link to the "Application Portal" or "Download Admit Card".
• Enter your Enrollment ID and Password.
• Type the security code (captcha) shown on the screen.
• Click on "Submit" or "Login".
• Find and click the option to download your admit card.
• Check all your personal details carefully.
• Save and print a copy of your GATE 2026 hall ticket.

What Your GATE Admit Card Shows

The GATE 2026 admit card is crucial. It will display key information:

• Your Name
• Your Photo and Signature
• Your Enrollment ID and Roll Number
• The Paper Code for your chosen exam
• The Address and Code of your exam centre
• The Date and Time of your exam
• Important Instructions for exam day

What if There is a Mistake on Your Admit Card?

If you find any error on your admit card, like a blurry photo, wrong personal details, or an incorrect Enrollment ID, you must contact the exam officials immediately. Reach out to the zonal helpline number or send an email. Make sure any mistakes are fixed before the exam day.

What to Carry and What Not to Carry for GATE Exam

Allowed Items:

• Printed GATE 2026 admit card.
• A valid photo ID proof (like Aadhaar card, PAN card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, or College ID).
• A transparent water bottle.
• A simple pen or pencil for rough work.

Banned Items (Strictly Prohibited):

• Electronic gadgets (mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, tablets, laptops).
• Any study materials (books, notes, geometry box, loose papers).
• Bags or backpacks.
• Food items (eatables or packaged snacks).
• Earphones, headphones, or recording devices.

Always read all exam day guidelines on your admit card carefully.

About the GATE Exam

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a major national-level exam in India. It is conducted annually by different IITs and IISc. GATE helps students get into MTech, M.Arch, ME, and PhD programs at top institutions like IITs, NITs, and IIITs. Many public sector companies (PSUs) such as BHEL, IOCL, and NTPC also use GATE scores for jobs. A GATE score is valid for 3 years, and there is no limit on how many times a student can take the exam.

Important Changes for GATE 2026

IIT Guwahati has made a few changes for GATE 2026:

• The application fees for GATE 2026 have been changed.
• A new paper, Energy Science (code XE-I), has been added under the Engineering Sciences section.

The GATE exam is a 3-hour computer-based test. Questions are of three types: Multiple Choice (MCQ), Multiple Select (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT). The General Aptitude (GA) section is common for all papers and is worth 15 marks. This section covers verbal, quantitative, analytical, and spatial aptitude.

Remember, if you registered for two papers, you will receive only one admit card showing both exam details. Also, once your exam centre is allotted and the admit card is released, you cannot change your GATE exam city.