The national-level exam - a gateway to M.Tech, Ph.D. admissions and recruitment opportunities in premier Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) - will be conducted across India in early February 2026.

Current Status: Admit Card Delay & Official Response

Candidates had earlier expected the admit card to be issued on January 2, 2026, via the official GOAPS portal (gate2026.iitg.ac.in), but the release has been postponed by the exam authority. A revised date is now awaited and is expected to be announced imminently on the official GATE website.

Why This Matters

The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled to take place on:

February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026, in computer-based test format.

The admit card is a mandatory document for all candidates; without it, entry into the exam hall will not be permitted.

How to Download the GATE 2026 Admit Card

Once the admit card is released:

1.    Visit the official portal: gate2026.iitg.ac.in

2.    Log in with your Enrollment ID/Email & password

3.    Click the Admit Card / Hall Ticket link

4.    Review all details carefully and download/print for exam day

Be sure to carry the admit card with a valid government-issued ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Driving License, etc.) on the day of the exam.

What Should Aspirants Do Now?

Check the official portal regularly for the updated release announcement.
Verify all details (name, photo, registration number, centre, date, and timing) once the admit card is downloaded.

Make travel and logistics arrangements well in advance as all exam dates are fixed.