The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati will soon release the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) admit cards. Candidates pursuing MTech can download their hall tickets from the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in . Login credentials are required for access.
The GATE 2026 examination is scheduled across four dates in February 2026. The exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 . Each exam day will feature two distinct shifts.
| Shift | Timing |
|---|---|
| Forenoon | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Afternoon | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
GATE 2026 will comprise a total of 30 test papers. This includes both full-length and sectional papers. IIT Guwahati has introduced a new sectional paper: Energy Science (XE-1) , which falls under the Engineering Sciences (XE) paper category.
Candidates must carry their GATE 2026 admit card to the examination center. A government-issued photo identification proof is also mandatory for verification purposes. The admit card will display essential candidate information, including name, registration number, paper code, exam date, timings, photograph, signatures, and specific exam day guidelines.
How to Download GATE 2026 Admit Card
Follow these direct steps to download your GATE 2026 hall ticket:
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
- Locate and click on the ‘GATE admit card download’ link.
- Enter your enrolment number and password in the designated fields.
- Click the submit button to access and download your GATE 2026 hall ticket.
- The admit card will be available in PDF format. Save the file and print a hard copy for the examination day and future reference.
The GATE entrance exam serves as a pathway for admissions to MTech, MS, and PhD programs. These postgraduate and research programs are offered at leading institutions across India, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs).