The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has postponed the release date of the GATE 2026 Admit Card, which was earlier scheduled to be issued on 3rd January 2026. The institute mentions that a fresh release date will be announced shortly on the official website www.gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Students are advised to regularly check the official website and their registered email IDs for the latest updates.
GATE 2026 Admit Card Release Date Postponed
According to the official notice, the postponement has been made due to technical and administrative reasons. IISc Bengaluru is expected to announce the revised date for the admit card release soon, following which the download link will be activated on the official website.
- Original Admit Card Release Date: 3rd January 2026 (Postponed)
- Fresh Release Date: To be announced soon
- GATE 2026 Exam Dates: 1st, 2nd, 7th, and 8th February 2026
- Official website- www.gate2026.iitg.ac.in
GATE Admit Card 2026
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is a national-level entrance examination for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programs in engineering, technology, and architecture, or for recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Candidates will be able to download their admit cards once released by logging in with their Enrollment ID and Password on the GOAPS portal. The admit card will contain essential details such as the exam date, time, test centre address, and the candidate’s details.
How to Download GATE 2026 Admit Card?
By following a simple procedure, candidates can download their GATE 2026 Admit Card from the official website: https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/. However, the direct admit card link is also provided in the article.
- Visit the official website of GATE GOAPS at www.gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- On the home page, click on the login tab and then enter your login credentials, which include the enrollment ID and password.
- Click on the link that reads ”Download Admit Card.
- Now, your GATE Admit Card 2026 appears on your screen.
- Download and take a printout of your admit card.
GATE 2026 Exam Pattern
The Graduate Aptitude Test exam is conducted every year by one of the IITs. The GATE Exam Pattern consists of all important information, such as the total number of questions, the number of sections, the types of questions asked, and the marking scheme of the exam.
| Particular | Details |
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (Online) |
| Types of Questions |
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| Number of Questions | 65 Questions (including 10 questions from General Aptitude) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Medium of GATE 2026 exam | English |
| Number of Papers in GATE 2026 | 30 Papers |
| Marking Scheme | All of the questions will be for 1 or 2 marks |
| Negative Marking |
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| GATE Design of Questions | The questions are designed to test the listed abilities
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| Important Links | |
| GATE Syllabus and Exam Pattern | GATE Cut off (Previous Year) |


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