GATE 2026 admit card release postponed, IIT Guwahati to announce revised date soon at
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has postponed the release of the GATE 2026 admit card, earlier expected on January 2, 2026. Candidates will be able to download the hall ticket from the GOAPS portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in once the revised date is announced. The admit card is mandatory for entry to the examination hall. GATE 2026 will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 across India in multiple shifts at designated centres.
IIT Guwahati postpones GATE 2026 admit card release on GOAPS portal
GATE 2026 admit card: The release of the GATE 2026 admit card has been postponed by the organising institute, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. Candidates who were expecting the hall ticket on January 2, 2026 will now have to wait a little longer, as the revised release date is yet to be announced.
The update has been shared through official channels linked to the examination.The Graduate Aptitude Test In Engineering 2026 is going to be held on several dates during February. Those appearing for the test must have an admit card with them to be allowed inside the test centre. If a person does not have this paper in his possession, plus an authentic photo ID, he will not be let into the examination hall.Regarding the postponed release of the admit cardIIT Guwahati was the organizing institute and the GATE 2026 admit cards were to be made available on the GOAPS portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
The hall ticket was likely to be made available on January 2, 2026, but the schedule has now been pushed back. Officials have not shared a new date yet.Where and How to Download GATE 2026 Hall TicketOnce the hall ticket is available, candidates can download their admit cards from the official GATE 2026 website. You can access the GOAPS portal by using your enrolment ID or registered email address and password. After you have logged in, a link to the admit card will be displayed on the dashboard.
Information on GATE 2026 Admit CardThe admit card will display the essential information that is required on the exam day. These are the candidate's name and photograph, registration or roll number, exam date, shift timing, and exam centre address. Moreover, the admit card will have the important instructions to be followed inside the examination hall.What to Bring on the Examination Day?On the day of the examination, candidates should bring a printed copy of the GATE 2026 admit card.
Also, a valid government, issued photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, or driving licence is necessary. Candidates who do not have these documents will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.The GATE 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 in multiple shifts across centres in India. The admit card remains a compulsory document for all test days. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for the revised release date soon.