GATE 2026 Admit Card Release Date Delayed by IIT Guwahati
Admit Card Release Postponed
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has announced a delay in the release of the admit cards for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026). The latest notification on the official website does not specify the reason for the postponement, only stating that the revised date for the admit card release will be announced later.
The notification reads, 'The release date for the GATE 2026 admit cards has been postponed. The new date will be declared soon.'
No Changes to Exam Dates
Currently, there are no alterations to the exam schedule. The tests are set to take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, with results expected to be announced on March 19, 2026.
Key Dates for GATE 2026
| Activity | Day | Date |
| Start of GATE Online Application Process (GOAPS) | Thursday | August 28, 2025 |
| Last Date for Regular Online Registration (without late fee) | Tuesday | October 7, 2025 |
| Last Date for Extended Online Registration (with late fee) | Monday | October 13, 2025 |
| Initial Date for GATE 2026 Application Correction | Tuesday | October 28, 2025 |
| Final Date for GATE 2026 Application Correction | Monday | November 10, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 Exams | Saturday-Sunday | February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 |
| Announcement of GATE 2026 Results | Thursday | March 19, 2026 |
All dates are subject to change.
GATE 2026 Exam Schedule
| Day | Date | Time (IST) | Paper |
| Saturday | February 7, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL |
| Saturday | February 7, 2026 | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH |
| Sunday | February 8, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | CS-1, ST |
| Sunday | February 8, 2026 | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | CS-2, EY, NM, PE |
| Saturday | February 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | CE-1, EE, PI |
| Saturday | February 14, 2026 | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | BM, CE-2, ME, MT |
| Sunday | February 15, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Electronics |
| Sunday | February 15, 2026 | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | AR, DA |
Purpose of the GATE Exam
The GATE exam is conducted for admission to postgraduate programs at prestigious Indian institutions, eligibility for jobs in public sector enterprises, obtaining scholarships/fellowships, or enrolling in foreign universities. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates.