The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially announced the release date of the IIT GATE 2026 Admit Card on its portal gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates who applied for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) can download their IIT GATE 2026 Admit Card from 02 January 2026 onwards.
The GATE 2026 Examination will be conducted on 07, 08, 14 & 15 February 2026 across various exam centers in India. Candidates must download their IIT GATE Hall Ticket 2026 and the Exam City Intimation Slip using their Application Number and Date of Birth.
IIT GATE 2026 Conducting Authority
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
Official Website: gate2026.iitg.ac.i
IIT GATE 2026 Admit Card – Overview
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 02 January 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 07, 08, 14 & 15 February 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
Important Dates – IIT GATE 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 21 August 2025 |
| Application Start | 28 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 September 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 28 September 2025 |
| Extended Late Fee Last Date | 09 October 2025 |
| Correction Window | As per schedule |
| Admit Card Release Date | 02 January 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 07, 08, 14 & 15 February 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 19 March 2026 |
Application Fee – IIT GATE 2026
Phase 1
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹2000/- |
| SC / ST / PH / Female | ₹1000/- |
Phase 2 (Extended Period)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹2500/- |
| SC / ST / PH / Female | ₹1500/- |
Mode of Payment:
Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or Offline through E-Challan.
IIT GATE 2026 Age Limit
There is no minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in GATE 2026.
For more information, candidates should refer to the official notification.
IIT GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have completed or be appearing in one of the following degrees:
- BE / B.Tech
- B.Pharma
- B.Arch
- B.Sc. (Research)
- M.Sc. / MA / MCA
- ME / M.Tech
- Dual Degree / Integrated Courses
- Equivalent qualification from any recognized institution
For detailed eligibility, read the official IIT GATE 2026 notification.
IIT GATE 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | 40 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Language Test | 20 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Exam Mode: OMR Based
Exam Medium: English / Hindi
Negative Marking: No
IIT GATE 2026 Selection Process
The selection procedure will be completed in the following stages:
- CBT Written Examination
- Merit List
- Document Verification
How to Download IIT GATE 2026 Admit Card
Follow the steps below to download the IIT GATE 2026 Admit Card:
- Visit the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Find and click on the IIT GATE Admit Card 2026 download link.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Click on the Submit button.
- Your IIT GATE Hall Ticket 2026 will be displayed.
- Download or print the admit card for future use.
- Carry the printed admit card along with a valid photo ID to the examination center.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Subject-Wise Exam Schedule | Click Here |
| Download IIT GATE Admit Card 2026 | Link Active on 02 Jan 2026 |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the IIT GATE 2026 Admit Card Release Date?
The admit card will be released on 02 January 2026.
Q2. What is the official website for IIT GATE 2026?
The official website is gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Q3. What is the IIT GATE 2026 Exam Date?
The exam will be conducted on 07, 08, 14 & 15 February 2026.
