The wait for the GATE 2026 admit card has just gotten a little longer. IIT Guwahati, the organising institute for this year’s Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), has deferred the release of the hall ticket, which was earlier scheduled for January 2, 2026. A revised date is expected to be announced soon on the official website.
Candidates are advised to keep a close eye on official notifications, as the admit card is a mandatory document for entry into the examination centre.
What IIT Guwahati Said on the Delay
IIT Guwahati has informed applicants that the revised admit card release date will be shared shortly through the official GATE portal and related alerts. While no specific reason has been officially cited, such delays are usually linked to final technical checks, verification of candidate data, or last-minute coordination of exam centres to avoid discrepancies on hall tickets.
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Where and How to Download the GATE 2026 Admit Card
Once the link goes live, candidates will be able to download their admit card via the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) on the official website.
Here’s how the process will work:
- Visit gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Log in using your enrolment ID or registered email ID and password
- Download the admit card and carefully verify all details
- Take a clear printout, as a hard copy is compulsory on exam day
Along with the admit card, candidates must carry a valid photo ID to the examination centre.
GATE 2026 Exam Dates and Shift Timings
Despite the delay in hall ticket release, the exam schedule remains unchanged. GATE 2026 will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026, across two shifts each day:
- Forenoon shift: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Afternoon shift: 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Each paper will have a duration of three hours (180 minutes). The exact date, shift, and reporting time for each candidate will be clearly mentioned on the admit card.
What Details Will the Admit Card Carry?
The GATE 2026 admit card will include all essential exam-related information, such as:
- Candidate’s name and registration number
- Paper code and exam date
- Complete exam centre address
- Shift timing and reporting time
- Photograph and signature
- Important exam-day instructions
Candidates are strongly advised to check all details carefully and report any errors through the official channels once the admit cards are released.
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What Candidates Should Do Now
For now, aspirants should stay calm and regularly check the official GATE website for updates. The revised date is expected to be announced within days, and downloading the admit card early will help avoid last-minute rush or technical issues.
