GATE Admit Card 2026 (Out): Release Date, Details Mentioned, Download Link

GATE admit card 2026 has been released by IIT Guwahati on January 13, 2026. Registered candidates can download their admit cards using their registration number and password from the official website.

Chitwan SharmaUpdated on : Jan 13 2026 15:53 IST

GATE Admit Card 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati released the GATE 2026 admit card on the official portal. The GATE admit card link is now activated at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Successfully registered candidates for the exam can download their hall tickets using their GATE registration ID and password. The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 7, 18, 14 and 15, 2026.

The GATE admit card 2026 is a mandatory document to carry to the examination centre on exam day. The hall ticket will have information like the name and category of the candidate, exam date, exam centre, and exam timings. It will also contain the candidate’s photograph and signature as well. Students are advised to check their admit card thoroughly and inform the concerned authorities in case of any discrepancy.

GATE Admit Card 2026 Dates

The GATE 2026 exam dates have been released on the official website. Check the complete GATE 2026 schedule in the table below:

Particulars	Dates
GATE 2026 Application Form Starts	August 28, 2025
GATE 2026 Application Form Ends	October 7, 2025 (Revised)
GATE 2026 Application Form Ends (with additional fee)	October 13, 2025 (Revised)
GATE 2026 Admit Card Release	January 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Response Sheet	February 2026
GATE 2026 Provisional Answer Key	February 2026
GATE 2026 Answer Key Challenge	February 2026 to March 2026
GATE 2026 Result	March 19, 2026
GATE 2026 Scorecard	March 2026 to May 2026

Read More - GATE Syllabus 2026 | GATE 2026 Preparation

GATE 2026 Exam Dates: Subject-wise

The subject-wise exam schedule for GATE Exam 2026 is as follows:

Date	Exam Timings	Test Papers
February 07, 2026	9:30 am to 12:30 pm	AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL
February 07, 2026	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm	AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH
February 08, 2026	9:30 am to 12:30 pm	CS-1, ST
February 08, 2026	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm	CS-2, EY, NM, PE
February 14, 2026	9:30 am to 12:30 pm	CE-1, EE, PI
February 14, 2026	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm	BM, CE-2, ME, MT
February 15, 2026	9:30 am to 12:30 pm	EC
February 15, 2026	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm	AR, DA

GATE Admit Card 2026 Link

Zone	Zonal Centre/College	Website	Email ID	Phone Number
Zone-1	Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (IISc Bangalore)	gate.iisc.ac.in	gate@gate.iisc.ac.in	080-22932392; 080-23601227
Zone-2	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)	gate.iitb.ac.in	gateoffice@iitb.ac.in	022-25767068; 022-25767022
Zone-3	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)	gate.iitd.ac.in	gate@admin.iitd.ac.in	011-26591749
Zone-4	Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)	iitg.ac.in/gate-jam	gate@iitg.ac.in	0361-2582751; 0361-2582755
Zone-5	Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)	gate.iitk.ac.in	gate@iitk.ac.in	0512-2597412
Zone-6	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)	gate.iitkgp.ac.in	gateonline@adm.iitkgp.ac.in	03222-282091; 03222-282095
Zone-7	Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)	gate.iitm.ac.in	gate@iitm.ac.in	044-22578200
Zone-8	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)	iitr.ac.in/gate	gate@iitr.ac.in	01332-284531

Items	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
Clothing with Metal	Not allowed	Not allowed
Excessive Pockets	Avoid clothing with many pockets	Not specified
Head Coverings	Hats, mufflers, or any fabric covering are prohibited	Not specified
Comfortable Clothing	Loose, comfortable clothing advised	Casual, comfortable clothing advised
Jewellry/Accessories	Not permitted (e.g., belts, watches, rings)	Not permitted (e.g., stoles, jewellry, belts)
Footwear	Sandals/flip-flops; shoes not allowed	Sandals/flip-flops; shoes not allowed
Prohibited Items	Goggles, bracelets, etc.	Goggles, rings, bracelets, watches, etc.

Do's	Don'ts
Carry your Admit Card and Original valid photo-ID proof to the examination hall.	Do not carry mobile phones, even if switched off, watches, or calculators inside the examination hall.
Use the scribble pad provided for rough work and return it to the invigilator afterward.	Do not carry any electronic/communication devices, wallets, papers, loose sheets, pen/pencil box, pouches, or textual materials.
Write your name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it.	Do not engage in any means of communication (verbal or otherwise) inside the examination hall.
Return the used scribble pad before taking a new one.	Do not tamper with the computer or related hardware provided in the examination hall.
Follow all instructions from the invigilators.	Do not perform any prohibited acts or bring prohibited items, as it will lead to cancellation of candidature.
Comply with the safety and security rules set by the examination authority.	Do not expect the authorities to take responsibility for the safety of personal belongings.

Top Institutes Accepting Applications

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - CoimbatoreB. TechCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Vellore Institute of TechnologyBTech, Uttar Pradesh

Manipal Academy of Higher EducationBTech, Uttar Pradesh

Alliance University - BangaloreMBA/PGDM, Uttar Pradesh

Institute of Management Studies-GhaziabadMBA/PGDMGhaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

ITM Business SchoolMBA, Uttar Pradesh

Narayana Business School (NBS)MBA/PGDM, Uttar Pradesh

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What if any of the information on the GATE 2025 admit card is missing?

A candidate should send their grievance to the zonal IIT with a copy of their admit card if they discover any errors in the document.

Which documents should I bring with my GATE 2025 admit card?

As indicated during the application process, candidates must present one original photo ID in addition to their GATE Admit Card 2025. Driving licence, PAN card, voter ID, passport, and Aadhaar UID are all valid forms of identification. Candidates won't be allowed to take the exam if they don't present the necessary original ID.

Will a candidate who has a photocopy of their ID be allowed to take the GATE exam?

No, one must access the GATE 2025 exam centre with an original form of identification.

How can I get my GATE registration number and password so that I may download my GATE admit card 2025?

Candidates who have forgotten their GATE registration number or password can retrieve them by selecting one of the alternatives listed below to get their GATE admit card 2025:

For Registration Number

Click on the “Forgot Enrollment ID” link.
Enter your registered mobile number
The Enrollment ID will be sent to the registered mobile number and email address of the candidate.

For Password