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Samridhi Mishra
Senior Executive
New Delhi, Updated on Jan 4, 2026 13:34 IST
As per past year trends the GATE 2026 admit card is likely to be released on January 7, 2026. The new GATE admit card 2026 date has not been announced yet. Though once released, canddates can download the admit card from the website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registered applicants need to log in to the portal using their enrollment ID and password.

The GATE 2026 admit card is expected to be released in the first week of January 2026. Candidates will be able to download the hall ticket for GATE 2026 from the official GOAPS portal. Check details here.

GATE 2026 Hall Ticket Release Date

GATE Hall Ticket 2026 Release Date Likely Jan 7

As per past year trends the GATE 2026 admit card is likely to be released on January 7, 2026. The new GATE admit card 2026 date has not been announced yet. Though once released, canddates can download the admit card from the website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registered applicants need to log in to the portal using their enrollment ID and password.

Stay Tuned: GATE 2026 Admit Card Live: Hall Ticket soon at gate2026.iitg.ac.in, Steps & Check Admission Details

Is It Mandatory to Download GATE 2026 Admit Card?

The GATE hall ticket is a mandatory document for appearing in the test. It will have details such as the candidate’s name, photograph, exam date, paper code, reporting time, exam centre address and exam day guidelines. In case of any errors on the admit card, candidates must contact the GATE helpdesk immediately. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam centre without the hall ticket. Aspirants also have to carry a valid photo ID proof such as an Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID or driving licence.

GATE Exam Date 2026

Though the GATE 2026 admit card release date has been postponed, there are no changes to the scheduled exam date. The organising institute, IIT Guwahati, will hold the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 15 and 16, 2026.

Q:   What is the GATE 2026 admit card release date?
A:

The GATE admit card 2026 (Revised) will be released soon. The date has been postponed. Only registered candidates will be eligible to download their hall ticket. Applicants can download GATE admit card using their enrollment ID and password.

Q:   Can I change my GATE exam city after the release of admit card?
A:

No, changing exam center after release of GATE hall ticket is not allowed. Hall ticket of GATE 2026 will be released anytime soon. The GATE admit card release date has been postponed. 

Q:   What details are printed on the GATE admit card?
A:

The GATE admit card has details regarding the exam and the applicant like name, photo, signature, GATE paper code, exam date and time, centre code, guidelines, etc. Candidates must check details carefully before printing. If there is any discrepancy, applicants must immediately contact GATE helpline number. 

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Samridhi Mishra
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Samridhi Mishra is a seasoned writer in the Indian engineering education sector. She understands most of the engineering competitive exams: JEE, GATE, etc. News articles, live blogs, social media scripts, anchoring
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