The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) admit card release has been postponed. Originally scheduled for January 2, 2026 , IIT Guwahati now expects to issue the admit card on January 7, 2026 . This revised date follows the pattern observed in the previous year’s GATE exam cycle. Registered candidates can currently access the GATE 2026 mock test link. This link is available on the official examination portal,gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Admit Card: Release and Access
The delay in the GATE 2026 admit card release mirrors the previous year’s schedule adjustment. In 2025, the admit card was also initially set for January 2 but became available on January 7. This trend forms the basis for the current January 7, 2026 , expectation for the GATE 2026 admit card.
IIT Guwahati has not yet issued an official confirmation for this specific release date. Candidates are advised to monitor the official website for updates. Once the admit card is officially released, candidates must visitgate2026.iitg.ac.in. To download their hall ticket, candidates will need to use their valid registration number and password.
GATE 2026 Examination Schedule
The examination schedule for GATE 2026 remains unchanged, despite the postponement of the admit card. IIT Guwahati is responsible for conducting the GATE 2026 examination. The tests will take place across four specific dates in February 2026.
The confirmed examination dates are: February 7, February 8, February 14, and February 15, 2026 . Candidates should mark these dates carefully in their calendars.
Accessing the GATE 2026 Mock Test
IIT Guwahati has activated the official mock test link for GATE 2026. This online tool is designed to help candidates familiarize themselves with the computer-based test (CBT) format. Using the mock test allows candidates to understand the interface and timing of the actual examination.
- To access the mock test, visit the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
- Locate and click on the ” Mock Test ” link, typically found on the homepage.
- Identify the specific paper name and its corresponding code. Then, click the associated ” Click here ” link.
- A login screen will appear. Candidates should simply click the ” Sign In ” button; no personal login details or credentials are required for the mock test itself.
- The mock test will then begin. Participants should carefully read all on-screen instructions before starting the test questions.
GATE Exam Structure and Scoring
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a comprehensive examination. Each paper is conducted for a duration of 3 hours . The exam includes a total of 30 questions . All questions and instructions within the GATE examination are presented solely in English.
The entire GATE 2026 paper is scored out of a maximum of 100 marks . A section dedicated to General Aptitude (GA) is common across all GATE papers. This GA section accounts for 15 marks of the total score. The remaining 85 marks are allocated to questions covering the specific test paper syllabus chosen by the candidate during registration.