GATE 2026: CSE Admit Card Released at gate2026.iitg.ac.in
IIT Guwahati has officially released the GATE 2026 Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) admit card along with the confirmed exam schedule. Candidates registered for the CSE paper can now download their hall ticket through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
The admit card includes essential details such as the exam date, shift timing, examination center, and candidate-specific instructions. Aspirants are advised to verify all information carefully and read the exam-day guidelines printed on the hall ticket.
Major Highlights
GATE 2026 CSE admit card is now available online.
Candidates can download their hall ticket from gate2026.iitg.ac.in via the GOAPS portal.
IIT Guwahati has also published the CSE exam pattern and complete syllabus for the 2026 session.
GATE 2026 CSE: Important Details
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination conducted for admission to postgraduate engineering programs and PSU recruitment. For 2026, IIT Guwahati is the organizing institute.
Below is the updated overview for the GATE 2026 CSE examination:
GATE 2026 CSE Overview
Overview | Details |
Event | GATE 2026 – CSE |
Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
Conducting Authority | IIT Guwahati |
Academic Year | 2026–27 |
Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
Application Portal | GOAPS |
Stream | Engineering |
Level | Postgraduate (PG) |
CSE Exam Date | February 8, 2026 |
Overall GATE Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026 |
Exam Shifts | CS1: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM • CS2: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Admit Card Release | January 2, 2026 |
Login Credentials | Enrollment ID & Password |
GATE 2026 CSE Exam Pattern
The CSE paper will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode and will include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
Exam Pattern Overview
Overview | Details |
Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Mode | Online (CBT) |
Total Marks | 100 |
Sections | 2 (General Aptitude + CSE) |
Marks Distribution | GA: 15 marks • CSE: 85 marks |
Marking Breakdown
Section | Question Types | Marks |
General Aptitude | 5 × 1 mark + 5 × 2 marks | 15 |
CSE Subject | 25 × 1 mark + 30 × 2 marks | 85 |
GATE 2026 CSE Syllabus (Updated)
The syllabus covers core computer science subjects and essential mathematical foundations.
Engineering Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Calculus
Probability & Statistics
Core Computer Science Subjects
Digital Logic
Computer Organization & Architecture
Programming & Data Structures
Algorithms
Theory of Computation
Compiler Design
Operating Systems
Databases
Computer Networks
Candidates should download the detailed syllabus PDF from the official website for topic-wise depth.
How to Download GATE 2026 CSE Admit Card
Visit gate2026.iitg.ac.in
Open the GOAPS login page
Enter your Enrollment ID and Password
Click on Download Admit Card
Save the PDF and take multiple printouts
Final Advice for Candidates
Reach the exam center at least 60 minutes early
Carry the GATE admit card + valid ID proof
Read the exam-day instructions printed on the admit card
Do not carry electronic devices, loose sheets, or calculators (virtual calculator will be provided)
