The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 admit card release has been postponed. IIT Guwahati, the organiser for GATE 2026, announced on January 1 that the hall tickets will not be released as planned. The new date for downloading the admit card will be shared soon on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Students who have registered for the exam must keep checking the official website for the new announcement. The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled to take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will be held in two shifts on these dates.
GATE 2026 Admit Card: What Happened?
Previously, the admit cards for GATE 2026 were expected to be released around January 1 or 2, 2026. However, IIT Guwahati decided to postpone this date. The exact reasons for the delay have not been clearly stated. Candidates are advised to prepare for the exam and wait for the new release date.
How to Download GATE 2026 Admit Card?
Once the new release date is announced, candidates can download their admit cards from the official GOAPS portal. Here are the simple steps to follow:
- Go to the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Look for the 'Application Portal' or 'Admit Card Download' link on the homepage.
- Clicking this link will take you to the GOAPS portal.
- Enter your Enrollment ID and Password in the required fields.
- Click on the 'Download Admit Card' link.
- Your GATE 2026 admit card will appear on the screen.
- Check all the details carefully and then save it. It is also good to print a copy for your records and exam day.
Important Details on Your Admit Card
The GATE 2026 admit card is a very important document. It will contain several key pieces of information. Make sure to check these details once you download it:
- Your Name
- Your Photograph
- Your Signature
- The GATE 2026 Exam Date
- The Time of your exam slot
- The full Address of your Exam Centre
- Your Paper Code (the subject you applied for)
- Other important instructions for the exam day.
If you find any mistake or problem (discrepancy) on your admit card, you must contact the GATE authorities immediately. It is important to get any errors corrected before the exam dates in February 2026.
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Even though the admit card release is delayed, the exam dates remain the same. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 will be held on the following weekends:
- February 7, 2026
- February 8, 2026
- February 14, 2026
- February 15, 2026
The subject-wise exam schedule has already been announced by IIT Guwahati. Students can also find mock tests and previous year's question papers with solutions on the official website to help with their preparation.
Past GATE Admit Card and Exam Dates
To give students an idea of previous schedules, here is a look at when GATE admit cards were released and when exams were held in recent years:
| Year | Conducting Body | Admit Card Release Date | Exam Date(s) |
| 2026 | IIT Guwahati | January 2 (Postponed) | February 7, 8, 14, 15 |
| 2025 | IIT Roorkee | January 7 | February 1, 2, 15, 16 |
| 2024 | IISc Bengaluru | January 4 | February 3, 4, 10, 11 |
| 2023 | IIT Kanpur | January 9 | February 4, 5, 11, 12 |
| 2022 | IIT Kharagpur | January 15 | February 5, 6, 12, 13 |
Candidates are encouraged to keep all their login details, such as enrollment ID and password, ready. Regularly checking the official GATE 2026 website for the updated admit card release date is important.
