The GATE 2026 Admit Card will be released on January 2, 2026. Students who applied for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 can download their admit card from the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE 2026 examination will take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is the institute responsible for conducting GATE 2026.
The admit card is a very important document. Students must carry it to the exam center. Without it, they will not be allowed to take the test. GATE is a national-level exam for engineering and science graduates. It helps students get admission to Master's (M.Tech) programs in top colleges like IITs and NITs. It also helps in getting jobs in some Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
GATE 2026 Admit Card: Key Dates
The admit card will be available for download on the official website. The direct link will be active on January 2, 2026, through the GOAPS portal (GATE Online Application Processing System). Students need their enrollment ID and password to log in and get their admit card.
Here is a look at the admit card and exam dates for GATE over the past few years:
| Year | Conducting Body | Admit Card Release Date | GATE Exam Dates |
| 2026 | IIT Guwahati | January 2, 2026 | 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, and 12, 2023 |
| 2022 | IIT Kharagpur | January 15, 2022 | February 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2022 |
IIT Guwahati has not announced the exact time for the admit card release. Students should regularly check the official website for updates.
How to Download GATE 2026 Admit Card
Students can download their admit card only online. Follow these simple steps:
- Go to the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Look for the link that says "Candidate Portal" or "Admit Card Download" and click on it.
- You will need to log in. Enter your enrollment ID and password.
- After logging in, you will see options like "Download Application Form" and "Download Admit Card".
- Click on the "Download Admit Card" link.
- Your GATE 2026 admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download the admit card and save it.
Important Points for Downloading and Exam Day
Before you download the admit card, keep these things in mind:
- Make sure your internet connection is stable. This will help print all details, like the barcode, clearly.
- Use a desktop computer or laptop for downloading the admit card.
- Keep your login details (enrollment ID and password) ready before you start downloading.
- Take several printouts of your admit card. Use good quality A4 size paper. Color printouts are suggested. This helps if one copy gets damaged or if any details become unclear.
- Check all details on your admit card carefully. This includes your name, photograph, signature, exam center, exam date, and time. If there is any mistake, contact IIT Guwahati immediately.
On the day of the exam, reach your exam center at least one hour before the exam starts. This will give you enough time for security checks. The GATE exam will be held in two shifts:
- Morning Shift: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Afternoon Shift: 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Students will get a scribble pad (about 10 pages) for rough work at the exam center. An online calculator will be available on the computer screen for calculations. No personal calculators are allowed.
