Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has announced that the release of the GATE 2026 admit cards has been postponed. The admit card was originally expected on January 2, 2026, but this date has now changed. A new date for downloading the admit card will be shared soon on the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 exam dates remain the same. The exam will take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Students who have applied for GATE 2026 should keep checking the official website for the updated admit card release date.
What is GATE?
GATE is a national-level exam in India. It is for students who want to get admission into Master's degree programs (like M.Tech) in engineering, technology, and science at top colleges across India. Many public sector companies also use GATE scores to hire engineers and scientists.
Why is the Admit Card Important?
The admit card is a very important document. It acts as your entry ticket to the GATE exam hall. Without it, you will not be allowed to sit for the test. The admit card contains important information such as your name, roll number, photo, signature, exam date, exam time, and the address of your exam centre. It also mentions which paper code you are taking.
How to Download Your GATE 2026 Admit Card (When Available)
Once the new date is announced, you can follow these simple steps to download your admit card:
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
- Look for the link that says 'Application Portal' or 'Download Admit Card'. Click on it.
- You will be taken to the GOAPS portal.
- Enter your enrollment ID and password. These are the login details you created when you applied.
- Click on the link to download your admit card.
- Check all the details on the admit card carefully.
- Save the admit card as a PDF file and also take a printout. You will need the printout on exam day.
Important Dates to Remember
Here is a quick look at when GATE admit cards were released and when exams were held in previous years. This helps to understand the general timeline, but remember that the 2026 admit card date is now delayed.
| Year | Conducting Body | GATE Admit Card Release Date | GATE Exam Date |
| 2026 | IIT Guwahati | January 2, 2026 (Postponed) | February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 |
| 2025 | IIT Roorkee | January 7, 2025 | February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 |
| 2024 | IISc Bengaluru | January 4, 2024 | February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024 |
| 2023 | IIT Kanpur | January 9, 2023 | February 4, 5, 11, 12, 2023 |
| 2022 | IIT Kharagpur | January 15, 2022 | February 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2022 |
Check Your Admit Card Carefully
After you download your admit card, make sure to check all the information. Look for your photo, signature, exam date, time, and centre address. Also, check your paper code. If you find any mistakes or incorrect details, contact the GATE authorities right away. It is important to get any errors corrected before the exam day.
Students are advised to keep their login details ready. Keep visiting the official GATE website for the latest updates on the admit card release date.
