IIT Guwahati has officially released the GATE 2026 admit cards today on January 13, 2026. The admit cards are available for download from the GOAPS portal.
On January 2, 2026, IIT Guwahati conveyed through a notification that they have postponed the release of the admit cards. They did not mention the reason for the delay, although, in general, such rescheduling is normally due to technical or administrative difficulties.
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a highly competitive national-level examination for engineering graduates that leads to admissions in higher education and jobs in the public sector. The 2026 exam is conducted by IIT Guwahati, along with IISc Bengaluru and other IITs.
Step 2: On the homepage, fill in the required fields including Enrollment ID, Password and Captcha. For the Captcha, the candidate have to solve a simple arithmetic expression and then login.
Step 3: After submitting, the admit card will be opened in the window. Candidates should download and print the admit card for exam day use.
Things to Check on the GATE 2026 Admit Card
Candidate’s name
Candidate’s photograph
Registration number
Exam date
Exam time
Exam venue
Instructions for exam day
GATE 2026 Mock Test Links Available
While the admit card release has been delayed, IIT Guwahati has made mock test links live on the official portal. The candidates can click on the link https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/mock-test-links.html and access their respective subject mock test link. This helps candidates familiarise themselves with the exam interface and practice under simulated exam conditions.
Impact on Students
The delay in the exam has stirred a lot of anxiety among the aspirants. A large number of them were on the verge of confirming their travel and lodging plans once they got their admit card details. Nevertheless, as the examination dates have not been altered, it is recommended that the students should:
Maintain their study schedule as planned.
Keep an eye on the official GATE 2026 website for any new updates and notifications.
Mock test papers should be utilised to enhance one's preparedness for the test.
Expert Advice
Education experts argue that such delays are normal and thus should not have any negative impact on the exam performance. Candidates need to:
Concentrate more on revision and practice.
Do not resort to unofficial sources for news.
Have documents such as ID proof handy for the day of the exam.
