The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati will soon release the GATE 2026 admit card on its official website. The hall ticket was earlier expected to be issued by January 7, but the release has been postponed.
IIT Guwahati informed candidates about the delay through an official notice published on January 2, 2026. The institute stated that the new admit card release date will be announced shortly. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official GATE website for the latest updates.
Once released, the admit cards will be available for download at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
GATE 2026 Exam Dates and Schedule
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 will be conducted on the following dates:
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February 7, 2026
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February 8, 2026
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February 14, 2026
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February 15, 2026
The exam will be held in two shifts each day.
Civil Engineering (CE) Exam Schedule
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CE Shift 1: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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CE Shift 2: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
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Exam Date: February 14, 2026
How to Download GATE 2026 Admit Card
Candidates can follow the steps below once the admit card is released:
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Visit gate2026.iitg.ac.in
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Click on the GATE 2026 Admit Card link
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Enter login details
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Download the admit card PDF
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Take a printout for exam day
Details Mentioned on GATE 2026 Admit Card
The hall ticket will contain important information such as:
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Candidate’s name
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Photograph and signature
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Roll number and enrollment ID
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Paper code
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Exam date and time
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Exam centre address
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Important exam-day instructions
Candidates should check all details carefully. Any error must be reported to the GATE authorities immediately.
Negative Marking Rules in GATE 2026
Negative marking applies only to MCQ-type questions:
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1-mark MCQ: 1/3 mark deduction
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2-mark MCQ: 2/3 mark deduction
There is no negative marking for NAT or MSQ questions.
GATE 2026 Scorecard Validity
The GATE 2026 scorecard will remain valid for three years from the date of result declaration. The score can be used for admissions, PSU recruitment, and higher studies.
Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the latest announcements regarding the admit card release.
