The GATE 2026 Admit Card — a mandatory document for the upcoming Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — is expected to be released very soon by the conducting body, IIT Guwahati. Millions of engineering aspirants across india are eagerly awaiting the hall ticket ahead of the exam dates in February 2026. Here’s a quick and clear rundown of all the key points you should know.
📅 1. Admit Card Release: Expected Any Day Now
The Admit Card for GATE 2026 was originally scheduled to be released in early January, but it was delayed. Latest updates suggest the hall ticket may be released today or within this week — so candidates should keep checking the official portal regularly.
📍 2. Where to Download Your Hall Ticket
Once released, you’ll be able to download your GATE 2026 Admit Card from the official GATE website:
➡️ gate2026.iitg.ac.in
Look for the GOAPS login section, where you’ll need your credentials to access your admit card.
🔐 3. What You Need to Log In
To download the admit card, you must enter:
✔ Your Enrollment ID or Registered Email
✔ Your Password
Make sure these details are handy before the download link goes live.
🗓 4. GATE 2026 Exam Dates Are Confirmed
Even though the admit card release was delayed, the GATE 2026 exam schedule remains unchanged: the test will take place on 7, 8, 14, and 15 february 2026 across several cities in India.
📄 5. Why the Admit Card Matters
Your GATE Admit Card is mandatory to enter the exam centre. It contains important details like:
✔ Your name and photograph
✔ Roll number and exam centre address
✔ Paper code and shift timing
✔ Exam date and key instructions
Without it, you won’t be allowed to take the exam.
📌 6. Admit Card Still Not Out? What to Do
If the admit card isn’t yet released:
➡ Keep refreshing the official portal
➡ watch for announcements on the GATE website
➡ Don’t panic — IIT guwahati will activate the link once ready
Experts expect the release very soon, so stay alert.
Bottom Line
The GATE 2026 Admit Card is on the verge of being released. Once the link is live, download your hall ticket promptly and check all details carefully. It’s your ticket to appear in one of India’s most important engineering entrance exams happening in february 2026.
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