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Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 2, 2026
Earlier, the GATE admit card 2026 was expected to be released in early January.
The GATE 2026 admit card release date has been postponed, as per the latest update from the organising institute, IIT Guwahati. Candidates who are preparing for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 will now have to wait a little longer to download their GATE 2026 hall ticket.
Earlier, the GATE admit card 2026 was expected to be released in early January. However, the authority has officially delayed the GATE 2026 admit card release date, and the new date will be notified soon on the official website.
The release date of the GATE 2026 admit card has been postponed. The revised release date will be announced soon.
— GATE 2026 (@GATE2026iitg) January 1, 2026
GATE 2026 Admit Card: Latest Update at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Release date for the GATE admit card | To be notified |
| GATE admit card release time | To be notified |
| Official website to download the admit card | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| Details printed on the GATE exam admit card | Name, Enrollment ID, Exam Center, Exam Date & Time, Paper Code, Category |
| Documents needed along with the admit card of GATE 2026 | Original photo ID proof and a photograph |
| GATE 2026 admit card download link | To be activated |
| Admit card release status | To be released |
GATE Admit Card Release Time: Past Trends
Based on previous years, the GATE admit card is usually released between late morning and evening hours.
| Year | GATE Hall Ticket Time |
| 2025 | 11:45 AM |
| 2024 | 6 PM |
| 2023 | 10:45 AM |
| 2022 | 10 am |
| 2021 | 4:30 pm |
| 2020 | 7:00 pm |
| 2019 | 8.30 pm |
| 2018 | 9.30 pm |
| 2017 | 12:00 pm |
This indicates that the GATE 2026 admit card may be released anytime during the day once the official notification is published.
What Should Candidates Do Next?
Since the GATE 2026 admit card release is delayed, candidates are advised to:
- Regularly check the official GATE 2026 website
- Keep login credentials ready (Enrollment ID & Password).
- Avoid relying on unofficial sources.
- Download the admit card immediately once released.
How to Download GATE 2026 Admit Card?
Follow these simple steps to download the GATE 2026 hall ticket:
- Visit the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Click on the GATE 2026 Admit Card Download link.
- Log in using Enrollment ID and password.
- Download and print the admit card.
- Verify all details carefully.
How to Prepare While Waiting for the Admit Card?
With the exam approaching, candidates should use this time wisely:
- Revise important formulas and concepts.
- Practice previous years’ GATE question papers.
- Take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Focus on weak subjects and time management.
Remember, a short delay in the admit card release does not affect the exam schedule.
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For more information, students can check gate2026.iitg.ac.in. For the latest updates like this, check collegedunia.com
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