GATE 2026 Admit Card Postponed: IIT Guwahati Issues Critical Update for Aspirants
IIT Guwahati has delayed the GATE 2026 admit card release originally slated for January 2, 2026. While a revised hall ticket download date is expected within 24–48 hours, the GATE 2026 exam dates (Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15) remain unchanged. Candidates should monitor the official GOAPS portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in for the new release schedule.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially postponed the release of the GATE 2026 Admit Cards, originally scheduled for today, January 2. This update has triggered a massive surge in search queries from over 8 lakh engineering aspirants nationwide.
The official portal, gate2026.iitg.ac.in, now displays a critical notice: "The release date of the GATE 2026 admit card has been postponed. The revised release date will be announced soon."
Is the GATE 2026 Exam Postponed?
Fact Check: No. While the admit card release is delayed, the examination dates remain unchanged. IIT Guwahati will conduct the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Candidates are advised to continue their preparation as per the original schedule.
GATE 2026 Exam Schedule & Shift Timings
The exam will be conducted for 30 test papers in a Computer Based Test (CBT) format. Candidates should take note of the two-shift structure:
| GATE 2026 Exam Schedule & Shift Timings | ||
| Session | Timing | Reporting Time |
| Forenoon (FN) | 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 08:00 AM |
| Afternoon (AN) | 02:30 PM – 05:30 PM | 01:00 PM |
How to Download GATE 2026 Admit Card (Revised Link)
Once the revised date is live on the GOAPS portal, follow these steps to secure your hall ticket:
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Visit Portal: Go to gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
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Login: Click the "GATE 2026 Admit Card" link and enter your Enrollment ID/Email and Password.
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Validate: Check your name, paper code, and Exam Centre Address carefully.
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Download: Save the PDF and take a color printout for the exam day.