GATE Admit Card 2026: (January 2) Steps to download, Credentials required, Trouble shooting tips, Instructions here

The GATE 2026 admit card is an important document, as it serves as identity proof for the candidates appearing for the exam. Candidates must know that the GATE 2026 admit card can be downloaded only from the official website, GOAPS Portal 2026. It can’t be downloaded from any other external website/source. The GATE 2026 hall ticket will be released on January 2, 2026.

Candidates can check the steps to download the GATE 2026 Admit card: 

Step 1: Visit the official GATE 2026 website and open the GOAPS Portal login page 

Step 2: Log in to the GOAPS portal using the Enrollment ID and Password.

The official GOAPS candidate log-in page looks like the snap;

Click Here to Download the GATE 2025 hall ticket

Step 3: Click on the admit card available on the candidate's profile page.

Step 4: The admit card will be displayed on the screen. 

Step 5: Save the soft copy of the PDF & take a printout for later usage.

Note: Candidates must carefully check the details given on the admit card. Candidates should immediately inform the Exam conducting authority if any discrepancy is found via the provided contact details. 

Candidates can check the below image to see if they can download their GATE hall ticket

 

Candidates can check all the relevant details related to the GATE 2026 admit card in the table below:

Particulars	Details
GATE 2026 admit card release date and time	January 2, 2026
GATE 2026 official website	gate2026.iitg.ac.in
GATE Admit Card 2026 download website	GATE 2026 WEBSITE
Details Mentioned on Admit Card	Personal Details  Enrollment ID  Exam Center, Date & Time  Paper Code
Documents needed along with the admit card	Original Photo ID Admit Card Passport-size Photo
In case of Discrepancy, Contact Details	To be released

 

Candidates can find the following details in the GATE 2026 Hall ticket. 

• Candidate’s Name 
• Candidate’s Photo 
• Candidate’s signature 
• Enrollment ID 
• Roll number 
• Test Paper Code 
• Exam center and center code 
• Exam timing and date 
• Exam day instructions 

Candidates are advised to check all the mentioned details on the GATE admit card 2026. In case of any discrepancy in GATE admit card, please get in touch with the helpdesk at any of the zonal IITs for assistance. For candidates' help, a picture of the admit card is given below:

Candidates need not panic if they have forgotten the GATE enrollment number and password. Candidates can easily retrieve the Enrollment ID and password through a given mobile number and e-mail. 

Steps to retrieve Enrollment ID: 

When retrieving their enrollment IDs, candidates must keep their mobile number and email ID details handy. 

• Visit the GOAPS Candidate login page 
• Click on the “Forgot Enrollment” 
• The website will ask you to fill in your registered mobile number or email. 
• OTP verification can be done to check the credibility of mobile number/email 
• The Enrollment Number will be sent to the registered mobile number or email. 

Steps to retrieve Password: 

Candidate can follow the below steps to retrieve the password: 

• Visit the GOAPS candidate's login page 
• Click on “Forgot Password” 
• The website will require a registered mobile number/email 
• OTP verification will be done to check the credibility of the provided details 
• A link to change the password will be sent to the registered mobile number/email 
• Candidates need to fill in a new password twice and save the changed password. 

However, a candidate can retrieve the password or enrollment ID through the GATE GOAPS portal. Still, it is recommended that they keep their enrollment ID and Password safe and secure and avoid changing the password multiple times. 

Candidates must carry only the prescribed documents and things in the exam hall. Candidates can check the following list for the same.

• Photo Identity Card 
• Passport size Photo 
• Transparent water bottle 
• Blue/Black ball pen 

Candidates should check below given valid photo IDs in the GATE 2026 exam:  

Photo Identity Cards for Indian Candidates: 

• Aadhar Card 
• PAN Card 
• Driving License 
• Passport 
• Voter ID 
• College ID or Employee ID 

Photo Identity Cards for International Candidates: 

• A valid Government-issued ID 
• Passport 
• College/ University ID card 
• Driving license 

The GATE 2026 hall ticket comprises the exam, candidate, and instruction details that the applicant must strictly follow. Here is the list of instructions that the candidate must keep in mind -

• Candidates must present the printed (hard) copy of the GATE hall ticket 2026 in the exam hall. Candidates with an electronic (soft) copy are denied entry into the exam hall. 
• Candidates must not carry any other items, such as mobile phones, calculators, etc., except those mentioned above (GATE exam instructions), else they will not be able to continue the GATE exam. 
• Candidates must carry an original photo identity card. The candidate’s photo in the photo ID should be clearly visible and match the candidate's appearance on the admit card. 
• Exam Conducting authority will not provide any duplicate admit card for GATE 2026 either offline or online at the examination center. 
• Candidates will not be allowed any delayed entry due to whatever reason; the Candidate will not be given entry if it comes later than the allotted time in the GATE 2026 hall ticket. 
• Candidates must know that the GATE admit card 2026 will not be issued to candidates whose application forms are incomplete or rejected due to any issue. 
• Candidates should not carry any electronic gadgets in the examination hall, if caught their candidature will be suspended. 

Candidates can follow these guidelines to avoid issues in the GATE 2026 examination.

• The candidate must schedule the journey to the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the allotted time.  
• Candidates must leave early to avoid trouble caused by traffic or other minor issues since delayed entry is strictly restricted. 
• Candidates must remember to carry their GATE hall ticket 2026, photo identity card and a recent passport-size photograph. 
• Candidates must carry blue or black ballpoint pens with them. 
• Candidates can’t leave the examination premises before the conclusion of the GATE 2026 exam. 
• Students are not allowed to carry their calculators. GATE 2026 Virtual scientific calculator will be available on the computer screen.