Engineering

Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below- 

• For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0

However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam, etc. 

No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2. 

Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must return the scribble pad to the invigilator.

Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam. 

The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered. 

Applicants must carry the following documents and items to the center along with the GATE 2026 admit card -

• Photo ID proof (as uploaded in the application form)
• Passport-size photograph
• Transparent water bottle
• Pen (blue or black)

It is advised to carry two to three copies of the GATE admit card to avoid any issues. 

Candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password (created at the time of registration) to download their GATE admit card. The admit card will be made available on the GOAPS portal at the GATE candidate login. The GATE 2026 hall ticket release date is January 2 as mentioned in the information brochure. 

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As such, the GATE authorities have not mentioned anything regarding the black and white or colour printout of the GATE admit card to be carried or not. But it is better to carry a colour printout of the hall ticket to the exam centre Also, the admit card of GATE must be in A4 size format. 

If there are any details missing in the GATE admit card, then he/she must contact the GATE zone helpline centre. The candidate must raise their concern, mentioning the issue they are facing with the hall ticket. They will have to provide complete details regarding the information that are missing in their GATE admit card. 

Yes, it is mandatory to download the GATE admit card because it serves as an indentity proof for the applicant who is appearing for the exam. It carries all the important details regarding the candidate and the test, such paper code, name, signature, photograph, test date and time, etc. Candidates will be allowed to enter to the centre only if they carry their GATE hall ticket.