

Last updated on: January 5, 2026
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Yuvika Rathi
College Student
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, organized by IIT Guwahati, is the primary gateway for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitments in India. While the admit cards were originally scheduled for release on January 2, 2026, a last-minute official update has confirmed a delay. As of January 5, 2026, millions of aspirants are frequently refreshing the GOAPS portal.
According to the latest notification on the official portal, the release of the GATE 2026 admit card has been postponed.
Once the link is live, follow these steps to avoid technical glitches:
If you encounter errors when the link goes live, use these solutions:
| Problem | Potential Reason | Quick Fix |
| Blank PDF/Error Message | Browser cache conflict | Clear browser history or try "Incognito Mode" in Chrome. |
| Site Not Loading | High server traffic | Try downloading after 11:00 PM or before 7:00 AM. |
| Forgotten Credentials | Lost Enrollment ID | Use the "Forgot Enrollment ID/Password" link to receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. |
| Invalid Signature/Photo | Resolution mismatch | Contact your Zonal IIT Helpdesk (listed below) immediately. |
If your name, photograph, or exam paper code is incorrect, you must report it before the final week of January. Note: Exam center change requests are generally not entertained at this stage unless there is a clerical error by the board.
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