GATE 2026 admit card: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 admit card today, January 13, 2026.Candidates who have registered for the GATE 2026 will be able to download their admit card from the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal.The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will take place in multiple shifts at exam centres across India.The admit card is a mandatory document. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without it. After downloading the admit card, candidates must carefully check all details printed on it.
GATE 2026 admit card: Steps to download
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their admit card:
- Go to the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Look for the GOAPS login link
- Enter your Enrollment ID/ registered email ID and password
- Click on the GATE 2026 admit card link available on the screen
- Download the admit card and take a printout
Direct link to download here. It is advised to download the admit card at the earliest and keep both printed and digital copies safe.
GATE 2026 admit card: Details mentioned
The admit card will include information like the candidate’s name, photograph, registration number or roll number, exam date, shift timing, and the address of the exam centre.
Important exam day instructions
Candidates must check all details carefully. If there is any mistake, they should contact the GATE authorities immediately to avoid problems on the exam day.Mandatory documents to carry on exam dayCandidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:
- Printed copy of the GATE 2026 admit card
- A valid government-issued photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving Licence
Without these documents, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.Note: IIT Guwahati has also activated mock test links on the official website. The mock tests are provided to help candidates familiarise themselves with the look and feel of the GATE 2026 computer-based test.
