IIT Guwahati has postponed the release of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 admit cards. Candidates will not receive their hall tickets as previously expected. A revised release date will be announced soon on the official website,gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
The original notification indicated an early January 2026 release. However, an official update confirms the delay. The statement reads: “The release date of the GATE 2026 admit card has been postponed. The revised release date will be announced soon.”
Despite the admit card delay, the GATE 2026 examination dates remain unchanged. Exams are scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 . Candidates must regularly check the official GATE website for the updated schedule notice.
The admit card is mandatory for exam entry. It will contain candidate details, exam schedule, reporting time, and the assigned exam centre. Students must carry a hard copy of their admit card to the test venue, along with a recent photograph for identification.
GATE 2026 Examination Overview
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level computer-based test for postgraduate admissions. IIT Guwahati is the organizing institute for GATE 2026. Key details for the examination are outlined below:
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) |
| Organizing Institute | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| Application Portal | GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) |
| Exam Level | Postgraduate (PG) |
| Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| Exam Shifts | Forenoon: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Afternoon: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Exam Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-based Test (CBT) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Admit Card Release and Access
Historically, GATE admit cards release approximately 7 to 8 days before the examination. The current postponement means candidates must await an official announcement from IIT Guwahati. The institute will publish the new admit card release schedule on its website.
Once released, the admit card will be available for download through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal. Registered students will need their login credentials to access the document.
How to Download the GATE 2026 Admit Card
Candidates can follow these steps to download their admit card once it is released:
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website atgate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Click on the “GOAPS APPLICATION PORTAL” link.
- Enter your Enrollment ID and Password in the login window.
- Locate and click on the link for “Admit Card” in the dashboard.
- Review the details and download the hall ticket.
- Print a hard copy for presentation at the exam centre.
Candidates are advised to frequently visit the official GATE 2026 website for the latest updates regarding the admit card release and any further schedule changes.