GATE 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet Out: Download Link at goaps.iitg.ac.in

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially published the GATE 2026 Exam answer keys at https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/login. Participants can download their individual GATE 2026 Response Sheets and the master question paper by logging into the GOAPS portal.

GATE 2026 Answer Key Out

To estimate their potential score, candidates should download the answer key and compare it with their marked responses. Those aspiring for M.Tech or PhD admissions at premier institutions like IITs and NITs can now verify their performance using these official resources.

• Exam Conducting Authority – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
• Exam Name – Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026
• GATE Exam Dates – 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th February 2026
• GATE 2026 Answer Key – 22nd February 2026
• Credentials Required – Enrollment ID and Password
• Objection Facility – Yes
• Subjects Covered – 30 Papers (AE, AG, AR, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, DA, EC, EE, ES, EY, GE, GG, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, ST, TF, XE, XH, XL)
• Official Login Website – https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/login

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GATE 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet Download Link

Candidates who appeared for the GATE 2026 examination held on February 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th, 2026, can access their personalized response sheet and official answer key PDFs by logging into the official portal at www.gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

Use the direct link provided below to download the GATE 2026 Answer Key: 

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GATE 2026 Response Sheet: Important Dates

How to Download the GATE 2026 Answer Key?

Follow these straightforward steps to securely access and download your official GATE 2026 Answer Key:

1. Visit the official GATE 2026 website at www.gate2026.iitr.ac.in
2. Click on the “Answer Key” link available on the homepage
3. Log in using your GATE 2026 enrollment ID and password
4. Select your paper/subject from the dropdown menu, and the provisional answer key is displayed on the screen
5. Download or save the PDF for future reference.

GATE Answer Key 2026 Objection Window

Along with the provisional answer key, the exam conducting authority has opened the GATE Answer Key Challenge window. Candidates who identify discrepancies in the official responses may submit objections through the portal for a limited time following the release.

To officially raise a challenge, candidates must follow the prescribed guidelines available on the dashboard:

• Log in to the official GATE portal
• Navigate to the “Answer Key Challenge” section
• Select the question they wish to challenge
• Upload supporting documents or references, if applicable
• Pay the applicable fee per challenge (usually non-refundable unless the objection is accepted).

Marking Scheme for GATE Exam 2026

The GATE 2026 Exam features 30 distinct papers covering various engineering and science disciplines. Each paper consists of 65 questions, including 10 General Aptitude questions, to be completed within a 3-hour duration.

How to Calculate Marks Using GATE Answer Key 2026?

By following the instructions provided, candidates can accurately estimate their GATE 2026 scores and evaluate their probability of meeting the qualifying cutoff criteria.

• The candidate has to tally the total negative marks for wrong attempts. (Only Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will have negative markings. There will be no negative marking for NAT questions.
• MCQ Marks: Total marks (1 mark) + Total marks (2 marks)
• 01 Mark Question = 1 * no. of correct attempts – 1/3 * no. of wrong answer.
• 02 marks Questions = 2 * the number of correct attempts – 2/3 * the number of wrong answer
• Total Marks=(Correct 1- mark answers * 1)−(Incorrect 1-mark answers * 1/3​)+(Correct 2-mark answers * 2)−(Incorrect 2-mark answers * 2/3)

What’s Next After GATE Answer Key?

Following the review of all candidate objections, the final GATE 2026 Answer Key will be released. GATE 2026 Results are anticipated on March 19, 2026. The official scorecard, set to be released on February 27, 2026, will remain valid for three years for higher education admissions and PSU recruitment.

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