The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 admit card today, January 13. Candidates registered for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) can now download their admit cards from the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

The GATE 2026 exam, a crucial gateway for admission to MTech and other postgraduate engineering programmes across IITs and several institutions nationwide, will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Conducted as a computer-based test in two shifts per day, the examination will take place across more than 200 cities, coordinated by eight zonal IITs.

How to download your GATE 2026 admit card

Candidates can follow these steps to access their admit card:

  1. Visit the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
  2. Click on the GOAPS login link
  3. Enter your Enrollment ID or registered email ID and password
  4. Click on the GATE 2026 admit card link
  5. Download the admit card and take a printout

It is recommended to download the admit card at the earliest and keep both printed and digital copies safe.

What details your GATE 2026 admit card includes

The admit card will display essential information candidates must verify:

  • Candidate’s name and photograph
  • Registration number or roll number
  • Exam date and shift timing
  • Exam centre address

Candidates should carefully check all details and contact GATE authorities immediately if any discrepancies are found.

Mandatory documents for the exam day

To gain entry into the examination hall, candidates must carry:

A printed copy of the GATE 2026 admit card

A valid government-issued photo ID, such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving Licence

Failure to present both documents may result in denial of entry.

Prepare with mock tests

IIT Guwahati has also activated mock test links on the official website. These allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the computer-based test interface and exam environment.

With the GATE 2026 exam around the corner, candidates are advised to download their admit cards immediately, verify all details, and plan their exam day carefully.