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GATE Admit Card

Fact-checked & updated on Oct 9, 2026 by IndCareer Exam Team
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Important Dates

Official schedule & timeline

12 events
Official Notification & Information Brochure Completed
August 2026
Opening of GOAPS Online Application Portal Completed
August 28, 2026
Closing Date of Regular Online Registration Completed
October 03, 2026
Closing Date of Extended Registration (with Late Fee) Active
October 12, 2026
Application Correction & Rectification Window Upcoming
October 14 โ€“ 21, 2026
Release of City Intimation Slip Upcoming
January 04, 2027
GATE 2027 Admit Card Download Upcoming
January 2027
GATE 2027 Examination Dates Upcoming
February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2027
Candidates Response Sheets Release Upcoming
Mid-February 2027
Provisional Answer Key Release & Challenge Window Upcoming
Late February 2027
Announcement of GATE 2027 Results Upcoming
March 19, 2027
Availability of Scorecard for Download Upcoming
March 28 to May 31, 2027
GATE Updated: Oct 9, 2026

GATE Admit Card 2027: Download Hall Ticket & City Intimation at gate2027.iitm.ac.in

The GATE Admit Card 2027 is the mandatory hall ticket issued by IIT Madras to registered candidates. It will be released through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal in January 2027. No candidate will be admitted to the examination hall without a valid printed admit card and original government photo identification.

Step-by-Step Procedure to Download GATE Admit Card

  1. Navigate to the official portal: gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
  2. Click on the GOAPS Candidate Login button.
  3. Enter your Enrollment ID / Registered Email Address and password.
  4. Complete the arithmetic captcha verification and click Submit.
  5. Click on the link titled Download Admit Card / Hall Ticket.
  6. Save the PDF file and take a crisp, high-resolution color printout on an A4 sheet.

Essential Details to Check on Admit Card

Upon downloading, verify all information thoroughly. Any discrepancy must be reported to the zonal IIT office immediately:

  • Candidateโ€™s Full Name and Registration Number.
  • GATE 2027 Paper Code and Examination Session / Shift.
  • Date and Timing of the Examination (Forenoon: 09:30 to 12:30 | Afternoon: 14:30 to 17:30).
  • Examination Centre Name, Centre Code, and Complete Postal Address.
  • Clear photograph and digital signature of the candidate.
  • Organizing Chairmanโ€™s official digital signature.

Mandatory Documents on Exam Day

Permitted DocumentRequirements
Printed Admit CardClear printout on A4 sheet (preferably color printout with clearly visible photograph).
Original Photo Identity ProofThe exact original ID specified during registration (Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving License). Photocopies or mobile scans are strictly not accepted.
StationeryPen/pencil for scribble pad calculations. Scribble pad will be provided at the centre and must be returned before leaving.
Required Exam Day Documents
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q1Will IIT Madras send the GATE admit card by post?
No. Admit cards are not sent by post. Candidates must download and print their admit cards directly from the GOAPS portal.
Q2What if my photograph or signature on the admit card is blurry?
Contact the GATE 2027 organizing committee at IIT Madras or your zonal IIT helpdesk immediately before the exam date to rectify identification discrepancies.
Q3Are soft copies of the admit card on smartphone permitted at the exam centre?
No. Only a physical hard-copy printout on A4 paper is accepted at the security frisking desk and verification console.