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GATE 2026 Admit Card LIVE: Exam hall ticket for MTech engineering test tomorrow; marking scheme, syllabus

Vaishnavi Shukla | January 1, 2026 | 07:00 PM IST | 4 mins read

IIT Guwahati will hold GATE 2026 exams on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. Updates on admit card, exam pattern, question paper, marking scheme, and other details.

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GATE 2026 admit card date will be issued tomorrow at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. (Representational Image: Wikimedia Commons)

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati will publish the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) admit card for MTech admissions at gate2026.iitg.ac.in on January 2. Candidates will be able to download the GATE admit card 2026 using their enrollment number and password.

IIT Guwahati will hold GATE 2026 exams on February 7, 8, 14 and 15 in two shifts; forenoon shift from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, and the afternoon shift will take place from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Candidates have to carry the GATE exam admit card and a valid photo ID on the exam day for verification purposes. GATE admit card 2026 will include details such as the candidate’s name, enrollment ID, exam centre, exam date and time, paper code, category and other details.

GATE Admit Card 2026: How to download?

The steps to download the GATE admit card 2026 are as follows.

  • Visit the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in
  • Click on the “GATE admit card 2026” download link available.
  • Enter the required details.
  • Click on the link for the GATE hall ticket 2026 download.
  • Your GATE hall ticket will be downloaded in PDF format.
  • Save the GATE admit card and take a printout for future use.

IIT Guwahati has also introduced a new sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-1) in the engineering science (XE) paper. The GATE question paper for the aptitude test will include 30 papers with full and sectional papers.

GATE 2026 exam is held for admission to MTech, MS, and PhD programmes at IITs, National Institute of Technology (NITs), and Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT). GATE 2026 scores will remain valid for a period of 3 years from the date of result declaration. GATE scores are also used for recruitment to Pubic Section Undertakings (PSUs).

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GATE 2026 exams on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts. Updates on admit card, exam pattern, question paper, marking scheme, syllabus, subjects, and other details.

January 1, 2026 | 07:00 PM IST

Why GATE 2026 is conducted?

The Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE) 2026 is conducted for admission to MTech admissions to top institutes in India. The college entrance test will be held for various disciplines, including engineering, arts, science, humanities and architecture.

GATE 2026 admit card tomorrow at gate2026iitg.ac.in. (Image source: Official website)

January 1, 2026 | 06:37 PM IST

GATE 2026 admit card tomorrow at gate2026.iitg.ac.in

Candidates will be able to download the GATE 2026 admit card through the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in tomorrow. Here are some of the tips to score good marks in the MTech college entrance test.

  • Understand the GATE 2026 exam pattern and syllabus before starting the preparation.
  • Create a study pattern and follow it rigorously.
  • Know the high-weightage topics of the GATE 2026 syllabus and focus more on them.
  • Pick the best preparation resources.
  • Know your strengths and work on your weaker areas.
  • Attempt mock tests to know the paper pattern.

January 1, 2026 | 05:53 PM IST

GATE 2026 admit card tomorrow; exam details

IIT Guwahati will issue the GATE 2026 admit cards tomorrow for MTech admissions. Here are the details for GATE 2026 exam.

GATE 2026 exam mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT) [will be conducted at select centres in select cities]

GATE 2026 exam duration

3 Hours*

Number of Subjects (Papers)

30 test papers

Sections

  • General Aptitude (GA) +
  • Candidate’s Selected Subject(s)

Type of Questions

  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or
  • Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions

Questions for testing these abilities

  • Recall
  • Comprehension
  • Application
  • Analysis & Synthesis

Number of Questions

10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions

Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL

  • General Aptitude: 15 Marks +
  • Engineering Mathematics**: 13 Marks +
  • Subject Questions: 72 Marks =
  • Total: 100 Marks
  • (**XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 Marks)

Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL

  • General Aptitude: 15 Marks +
  • Subject Questions: 85 Marks
  • Total: 100 Marks

Marking Scheme

Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks

Negative Marking

  • For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be a negative marking.
  • For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
  • Likewise, For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
  • No negative markings for MSQ or NAT questions.


January 1, 2026 | 05:27 PM IST

GATE 2026: Admit card tomorrow; check exam pattern

IIT Guwahati will issue the GATE 2026 admit card tomorrow for candidates seeking admission to MTech programmes at IITs, and IISc. The exam pattern of GATE comprises important details such as the types of questions, total number of questions, duration, GATE exam total marks, marking scheme, and much more. As per the GATE paper pattern, there will be three types of questions- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions. The GATE 2026 exam will be held for a maximum of 100 marks.

January 1, 2026 | 05:09 PM IST

GATE 2026 admit card tomorrow at gate2026.iitg.ac.in

Candidates will be able to download the GATE 2026 tomorrow through the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in by following the steps given below.

  • Visit the GATE admit card 2026 official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
  • Find the GATE admit card link on the homepage
  • Click on the same link.
  • Enter your login credentials like enrollment number and password.
  • The GATE admit card for electrical engineering will appear on the screen.

January 1, 2026 | 04:46 PM IST

GATE 2026 admit card tomorrow at gate2026.iitg.ac.in

The IIT Guwahati will issue the GATE 2026 admit card tomorrow on its official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The admit card will contain details regarding candidates information and exam centre details such as

  • Candidate’s Name.
  • GATE EE exam date.
  • Registration number.
  • GATE paper code. (EE)
  • Candidate’s Photograph and Signature.
  • Signature of GATE organising chairman.
  • Examination centre code.
  • Name and address of the exam centre.
  • Examination Timings.
  • Examination Day Instructions.

January 1, 2026 | 04:08 PM IST

GATE 2026 admit card soon; login details required

Candidates will be able to get their GATE 2026 admit card through the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in using the login details such as enrollment ID and password.


January 1, 2026 | 03:48 PM IST

GATE 2026 admit card official website

Candidates looking forward to appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) for admission to MTech programmes at IITs, IISc and other engineering institutes will be able to download the GATE 2026 admit card through the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

GATE 2026 admit card soon for MTech aspirants. (Image source: Official website)

January 1, 2026 | 03:24 PM IST

How to download GATE admit card 2026?

Candidates can download the GATE 2026 admit card by following the steps given below.

  • Visit the official GATE website at gate.iitb.ac.in.
  • Login using your Enrollment ID or email and password.
  • Go to the “Download Admit Card” section.
  • Verify your name, exam paper, date, and exam centre details.
  • Download the admit card as a PDF.
  • Print the admit card to carry to the exam centre.
  • Carry a valid photo ID along with the admit card.

January 1, 2026 | 07:08 AM IST

GATE Admit Card 2026: Credentials required

Candidates can download the GATE 2026 admit card from the GOAPS portal using their Enrollment ID and Password, or the registered mobile number for OTP verification. On the day of the exam, a printed admit card along with an original, valid photo ID—such as Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, Voter ID, or Driving License—with a clear photograph matching the admit card should be carried.

GATE 2026 hall ticket release on January 2, 2026. (Image: Official Website)

January 1, 2026 | 07:07 AM IST

GATE 2026 exam date

The GATE 2026 exams are set to take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Each day will have two shifts: Forenoon from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and Afternoon from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, covering various engineering and science papers.

January 1, 2026 | 07:06 AM IST

GATE 2026 hall ticket release date

IIT Guwahati, the conducting institute, will release the GATE 2026 admit card on January 2, 2026. Candidates can download it from the official GATE website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.