The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati will soon release the admit cards for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 exam. Students who have applied for GATE 2026 can expect to download their admit cards on January 7 or 8, 2026 . The official website for downloading the admit card is gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
GATE is a national-level exam for students who wish to pursue Master's or PhD programs in engineering and science at top Indian institutes like IITs, NITs, and IIITs. Some public sector companies also consider GATE scores for recruitment. The GATE 2026 examination will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 .
Students must download their admit card as soon as it is available. The admit card is a very important document. You will not be allowed to enter the exam centre without it. It carries your name, roll number, exam centre details, and other key information.
Key Dates and Exam Schedule
Here are the important dates and times for GATE 2026:
| Admit Card Status | Not Released (Expected Soon) |
| Expected Admit Card Release Date | January 7 or 8, 2026 |
| Expected Download Time | Between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| GATE 2026 Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| Morning Exam Shift | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Afternoon Exam Shift | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
The GATE 2026 exam covers 30 different test papers. Each exam day will have two shifts: one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
How to Download Your GATE 2026 Admit Card
Once the admit card download link is active, students can follow these simple steps to get their hall ticket:
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
- Look for and click on the 'GOAPS login' link. GOAPS stands for GATE Online Application Processing System.
- Enter your enrollment ID or registered email ID.
- Type in your password.
- Click the 'submit' button to log in.
- Your GATE 2026 Admit Card will appear on your screen.
- Carefully check all the details mentioned on the admit card.
- Download the admit card and take at least two or three printouts. Keep these copies safe.
You will need your enrollment ID (or registered email ID) and password to log in and download the admit card. Make sure you keep these details handy.
Important Details to Check on Your Admit Card
After you download your GATE 2026 Admit Card, it is very important to check all the details carefully. If there are any mistakes, you must get them corrected immediately. Here is what you need to verify:
- Your Name: Check the spelling of your full name and your parents' names.
- Papers Chosen: Make sure the exam papers or combination of papers you selected are correctly listed.
- Photograph and Signature: Your photo and signature printed on the admit card should be clear and easily visible.
- Personal Information: Confirm that your date of birth, category (e.g., General, OBC, SC, ST), and gender are correctly mentioned.
- Exam Centre: Check the exam centre address and reporting time carefully.
If you find any errors on your admit card, contact IIT Guwahati right away. Do not wait until the last minute. Getting errors fixed before the exam day is very important to avoid problems at the test centre.
Remember, the GATE 2026 Admit Card is a must-have document for the examination. Without a valid admit card, you will not be allowed to sit for the exam.
