IIT GATE 2026 Admit Card OUT, Subject Wise Exam Schedule Download

gate2026.iitg.ac.in — Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 Admit Card on 13 January 2026. Candidates who have successfully submitted the application form can download the GATE 2026 Hall Ticket from the GOAPS portal using their login credentials. The GATE 2026 written examination will be held on 07, 08, 14 & 15 February 2026 in two sessions (forenoon and afternoon).

GATE 2026 Admit Card: Highlights

• Conducting Authority: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
• Exam Name: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026
• Admit Card Status: Released
• Admit Card Date: 13 January 2026
• Exam Dates: 07, 08, 14 & 15 February 2026
• Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Official Website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	21 August 2025
Application Start	28 August 2025
Apply Online Last Date	28 September 2025
Fee Payment Last Date	28 September 2025
Late Fee Last Date	09 October 2025
Admit Card Release	13 January 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Date	07, 08, 14 & 15 February 2026
Result Date	19 March 2026

Application Fee

Category	Phase 1	Phase 2 (Extended)
Gen / OBC / EWS	₹2000/-	₹2500/-
SC / ST / PwD / All Female	₹1000/-	₹1500/-

Fee Payment Mode: Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / E-Challan (as applicable on portal). Candidates should verify fee rules and category details on the official website.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Not Applicable
• Maximum Age: Not Applicable

IIT GATE 2026 Eligibility

Candidates must be passed or appearing in BE / B.Tech / B.Pharma / B.Arch / B.Sc (Research) / M.Sc / MA / MCA / ME / M.Tech / Dual Degree / Integrated Course or equivalent qualification from a recognized university/institution in India. For discipline-wise eligibility, refer to the official brochure/notification.

Selection Process

• CBT Written Examination
• Merit / Score (as per GATE rules)
• Document Verification (during admissions/PSU process wherever applicable)

Subject Wise Exam Schedule (Paper Schedule)

The GATE 2026 paper schedule is released on the official website. Candidates should check their subject/paper code, exam date, session timing and reporting instructions through the schedule page and the admit card.

How to Download IIT GATE 2026 Admit Card

1. Visit the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
2. Open the GOAPS / Candidate Login (Admit Card) link.
3. Login using Enrollment ID/Email and Password (as used during registration).
4. Your GATE 2026 Admit Card will appear on the screen.
5. Verify details like name, paper, exam date, time, test center and instructions.
6. Download and print the admit card (keep multiple copies for safety).

Exam Day Guidelines (Important)

• Carry a printed copy of the GATE 2026 admit card to the exam center.
• Carry a valid original photo ID proof as mentioned in instructions.
• Report to the center as per reporting time on the admit card.
• Do not carry prohibited items; follow instructions printed on the hall ticket.
• If any detail is incorrect, contact the official helpdesk/authority through the portal.

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