The GATE 2026 admit card has been released on the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registered candidates can download their admit card online. The examination will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two sessions each day.
GATE 2026 admit card release date has been postponed. The revised date for downloading the admit card will be announced shortly on the official website,gate2026.iitg.ac.in.The GATE 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.
The GATE 2026 Admit Card for Computer Science & IT will be available on January 2, 2026 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The CS exam is scheduled for February 8, 2026, and will be held in two sessions: CS1 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and CS2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
A. Candidates of HSC (Academic) and Other Equivalent Examinations.
| S.No | Community | A Pass with Minimum average marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Category | 50.00% |
| 2 | Backward Class includingBackward Class Muslim | 45.00% |
| 3 | MBC & DNC | 40.00% |
| 4 | SC / SCA / ST | 35.00% |
B. Candidates of HSC (Vocational)
| S.No | Community | A Pass with Minimum average marks in any one of Related Subjects (Maths or Physics or Chemistry), Vocational Theory and Practicals put together |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Category | 50.00% |
| 2 | Backward Class includingBackward Class Muslim | 45.00% |
| 3 | MBC & DNC | 40.00% |
| 4 | SC / SCA / ST | 35.00% |
C. Admission of Foreign Nationals:
50% Aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and English as an studying subject.
2. For Direct Second Year (Lateral Entry)
B.Sc., / Diploma holders are admitted directly in second year B.E / B.Tech. courses.
| S.No | Community | Minimum average marks in the Pre-Final and Final semesters put together or Final year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Category | 55.00% |
| 2 | Backward Class includingBackward Class Muslim | 50.00% |
| 3 | MBC & DNC | 45.00% |
| 4 | SC / SCA / ST | Mere pass in Qualifying Examination for Diploma / B.Sc Degree Examination or Equivalent. |
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the relevant field and obtained at least 50% (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in B.E. B.Tech. (or)
B.Arch. degree programme,/B.Pharm/B.Sc. (Agri. / Forestry / Horticulture / Fishery) degree programme(or)Master's Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts / M.Sc. (5 years) Integrated Degree Programme (or)
Master's Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts / M.Sc. (5 years) Integrated Degree Programme(or)
B.Sc. (3 years) in IT related major courses and M.Sc. (2 years) in IT related major courses
Namakkal (Tamil Nadu)
Dindigul (Tamil Nadu)
Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu)