GATE Admit Card 2027: Hall Ticket Download, Login, Exam Instructions & Official Website
The GATE 2027 Admit Card (also called GATE Hall Ticket 2027) is an essential document that every registered candidate must download and carry to the examination centre. Without the admit card, candidates will not be permitted to enter the exam hall. IIT Madras is expected to release the GATE 2027 admit card online at the official GATE website in January 2027.
The GATE admit card is available only through the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) login portal. It contains critical details such as the candidate's name, roll number, exam centre, date, session timing, and instructions for the exam day.
GATE 2027 Admit Card: Key Dates
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Event |
Expected Date |
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GATE 2027 Admit Card Release |
January 2027 |
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GATE 2027 Exam Date |
First & Second week of February 2027 |
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Last Date to Download Admit Card |
GATE 2027 Exam Day |
For reference: The GATE 2026 admit card was released on January 2, 2026, about 5–6 weeks before the exam dates (February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026).
How to Download GATE 2027 Admit Card
Follow these steps to download your GATE 2027 hall ticket:
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Visit the official GATE 2027 website — expected to be gate2027.iitm.ac.in (IIT Madras).
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Click on "Admit Card" or "Hall Ticket Download" link on the homepage.
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Login to GOAPS using your:
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Enrollment ID (received during registration), OR
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Registered email ID
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Password set during registration
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Locate the admit card link in your GOAPS dashboard.
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Download and save the admit card as a PDF.
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Print the admit card in A4 size, preferably in colour.
Information Printed on GATE 2027 Admit Card
Your GATE hall ticket will contain all the following essential details:
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Information |
Details |
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Candidate's Name |
As per application form |
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GATE Enrollment ID |
Unique registration number |
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Roll Number |
GATE-specific examination roll number |
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GATE Paper Code |
Subject paper opted for |
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Exam Date |
Specific date assigned to the candidate |
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Exam Session |
Morning (9:00 AM) or Afternoon (2:30 PM) |
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Exam Centre Name |
Name of the allotted test centre |
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Exam Centre Address |
Complete address of the centre |
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Candidate's Photograph |
Uploaded during registration |
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Candidate's Signature |
Uploaded during registration |
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Important Instructions |
Rules and regulations for the exam day |
Documents to Carry Along with GATE 2027 Admit Card
A printed copy of the GATE admit card alone is not sufficient. Candidates must also carry a valid Photo ID proof:
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Accepted Photo ID Documents |
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Aadhaar Card / e-Aadhaar |
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Passport |
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PAN Card |
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Voter ID Card |
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Driving Licence |
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Bank Passbook with Photograph |
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College/Institute ID Card (for current students) |
Important: The name on the ID proof must match the name on the GATE admit card. Mismatches may result in denial of entry.
GATE 2027 Exam Day Instructions
Candidates must adhere to the following rules and instructions on the examination day:
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Instruction |
Details |
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Reporting Time |
At least 60 minutes before the session start time |
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Items Allowed |
Printed admit card, original photo ID, water bottle (transparent) |
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Items NOT Allowed |
Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, books, notes, electronic gadgets |
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Calculator |
A virtual calculator will be available on the exam screen |
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Scratch Paper |
Provided at the exam centre; not allowed to be taken outside |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) — answers entered on computer |
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Entry After Start |
Candidates typically not allowed to enter 30 minutes after start |
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Early Exit |
Not permitted before the exam ends |
GATE 2027 Official Website
All official GATE 2027 notifications, admit card downloads, result, and scorecard will be available on the official GATE website. Based on previous years:
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Year |
Conducting IIT |
Official Website |
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GATE 2027 (Expected) |
IIT Madras |
gate2027.iitm.ac.in (expected) |
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GATE 2026 |
IIT Guwahati |
gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
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GATE 2025 |
IIT Roorkee |
gate2025.iitr.ac.in |
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GATE 2024 |
IIT Madras |
gate2024.iitm.ac.in |
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GOAPS Portal (Common) |
All Years |
goaps.iitm.ac.in |
Note: The GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) is the common application and login portal. Bookmark the official IIT Madras website and check regularly for the confirmed GATE 2027 URL once the notification is released.
What to Do If You Face Issues with GATE 2027 Admit Card
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Issue |
Solution |
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Forgot GOAPS password |
Use "Forgot Password" option on GOAPS portal |
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Name/photo mismatch on admit card |
Contact the GATE office at the conducting IIT via official email |
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Admit card not downloading |
Try a different browser (Chrome/Firefox), clear cache, or use incognito mode |
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Application not confirmed |
Check your email for confirmation; contact GATE helpdesk |
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Exam centre change request |
Allowed during the application correction window; not possible after |
GATE 2027 Admit Card: Important Points to Remember
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The admit card is issued only to registered and confirmed applicants.
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There is no provision to send the admit card by post — it is available online only.
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The admit card must be preserved carefully until all GATE-related processes (results, counselling, PSU applications) are complete.
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Candidates appearing for two GATE papers will receive separate admit cards for each.
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PwD candidates who have opted for a scribe must ensure the scribe's details are verified well in advance.
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