GATE Admit Card 2026 (OUT): Direct Link & Steps to Download, Exam Day Instructions

According to the latest update, new GATE admit card have been allotted for students with centre code - 2082. GATE admit card 2026 download link is available on this page and at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates whose application form has been accepted by authorities are eligible to download the hall ticket. Students must download their hall ticket and take its printout to appear in exam. 

GATE Admit Card Download Information

GATE Subject-Wise Hall Ticket Download

Students can follow the instructions given here for GATE admit card download 2026.

• Visit official website of GOAPS portal 
• Go to applicant portal login
• Enter enrollment ID and password
• The admit card will be displayed on screen
• Check details and download

GATE 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Dates

GATE Admit Card 2026 Release Date Over Years

The admit card of GATE 2026 has been released today, January 13, 2026. Aspirants can check last 5 year’s GATE hall ticket release date below -

GATE 2026 Hall Ticket Release Time

According to the official website, the official release time of GATE hall ticket 2026 was 2:45 pm. Students can download their admit card now using their login credentials. Candidates are advised to keep their credentials ready before downloading their admit card. 

Also read: GATE login 2026

Students appearing for the exam must go through the guidelines mentioned on admit card. It exam timings, required documents, prohibited items, etc. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering will be conducted in two sessions for all 30 papers. No late entry will be allowed under any circumstances. Therefore, students must reach the GATE exam centre at least 90 minutes before the commencement of exam.

Candidates are advised to follow GATE exam day guidelines carefully and keep all their documents ready. Physical calculators are restricted to the exam hall. GATE online calculator will be available on the computer screen.

GATE exam shift timings

The IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 is conducted in two sessions. Candidates can check the shift timings below -

GATE 2026 Exam Entry Guidelines and Instructions

At the time of reporting, students must keep the following things in mind -

• Candidates must report to the centre at least 90 minutes before the exam time.
• Documents required for verification: admit card and valid ID proof (the ID proof must be original and must be the same as the one submitted at the time of registration)
• PwD candidates can carry their assistive devices to centre and show them for scrutiny. Students who have applied for scribe will get an hour of compensatory time to complete exam.
• Biometric and document verification will be done at the entry. If all details are correct, candidates will be allowed inside the exam hall.
• Late entry will not be accepted at any cost. 

GATE Exam Hall Instructions

Inside the GATE 2026 exam hall, students will have to maintain discipline and decorum. The details regarding hall instructions have been mentioned in the admit card of GATE 2026. Candidates can check below-

• Candidates must sit at the desktop/system that is allocated to them.
• Students can log in 20 minutes before the start of the exam to read instructions on how to attempt questions. 
• A scribble pad will be provided to students for doing rough work. Candidates will have to enter their registration number and name before using it.
• Candidates must not leave the exam hall before the end time.
• Any request to bring medications from outside will not be entertained.

Candidates must carry the following documents and item with them along with GATE hall ticket-

• Original Valid ID proof (the one you submitted in application form)
• Additional recent valid photo ID
• Transparent water bottle
• Blue or black ball-point pen

PwD candidates can bring their assistive devices (if any) and show them at the centre for scrutiny.

Accepted valid ID proof (National Candidates)

Candidates can bring any of the following photo ID proof to the GATE 2026 exam centre -

• Aadhar card
• PAN card
• Driving license
• Passport
• Voter ID
• College ID or Employee ID 

Accepted ID proof (for International candidates)

Candidates who are travelling to India to appear GATE exam 2026, must carry any of the following as valid ID proof-

• Government issued-ID
• Passport
• College or University ID card
• Or Driving License

The ID proof must be the same, as the one submitted in GATE application form. 

Conducting issue guidelines to maintain discipline at test centre. Candidates have to undergo a scrutiny process before entering exam hall. For smooth checking process, students must go through GATE exam dress code guidelines. 

The IIT Guwahati GATE MTech admission ticket mentions all the information about paper code, date and time, guidelines, address, etc. Students can check the list of details printed on GATE admit card

• Name of the applicant
• Photograph
• Signature
• GATE enrollment ID
• Roll number
• Paper code
• Centre address and code
• Date and time of exam
• Exam day instructions

While downloading the GATE admit card 2026, students must check their paper and personal information carefully. Refer actual copy of GATE hall ticket below for details.

How to get details corrected in GATE Admit Card 2026?

If there is any discrepancy found in the hall ticket, students must immediately contact their respective zonal helpline number and address the issue with required information and documents. 

Can we download GATE 2026 admit card after exam?

The GATE admit card download link will remain active on the portal till the last date of downloading the scorecard. As the hall ticket is required during CCMT and COAP counselling, candidates must keep safe their hall ticket safe until the completion of admission process. 

Admit Card Download Date

Candidates who are facing an issue while downloading GATE 2026 admit card, must check their internet connection first. Other issues include are -

NOTE:

• Use a compatible browser to download hall ticket. Also, try clearing cache memory for a faster download process. 
• Use a laptop or desktop to download GATE exam hall ticket, as the download option may not be visible on the phone.

For Candidates who haven't received their admit card

In case any student did not receive their GATE admit card 2026, then they must check their GATE application status. Once you login at GOAPS portal, the status will be displayed on screen. Therefore, students are advised to check their status and registered email ID for updates. 

How to Download GATE 2026 Admit Card Without Server Errors?

While downloading admit card for GATE, the website might face several issues, such as technical glitch, server error due to heavy user alert. In such cases, here's what students can do -

• Try to access GOAPS site early (less peak hours)
• Clear cache memory and refresh site 
• Use compatible browser to download hall ticket

What to do if GATE Enrollment ID or password is lost?

To download GATE admit card GOAPS IITG, students have to enter their enrollment ID and password, received during GATE registration. However, if your login details are misplaced, then you can retrieve it by following the process below -

• Go to official site of IIT Guwahati GATE
• Then visit candidate login and select “forgot credentials”
• Enter registered mobile number and email address/enrollment ID
• An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number
• Enter details and login