GATE 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet Released at gate2026.iitg.ac.in

Published: Sunday, February 22, 2026, 15:03 [IST]

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has officially released the GATE 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet on the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 can now download their provisional answer key and individual response sheets online.

GATE 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet Released

GATE Answer Key & Response Sheet 2026 Released

The GATE 2026 Computer-Based Test (CBT) was conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, across multiple centres nationwide for 30 subjects. Along with the answer key, the objection window has also been opened, allowing candidates to challenge any discrepancies within the specified deadline.

GATE 2026 - Key Highlights

Event	Details
Exam Name	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026
Conducting Institute	IIT Guwahati
Exam Dates	February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Subjects Covered	30
Answer Key Status	Released on 22 February, 2026
Objection Window	Open

Candidates are advised to download the documents promptly and review their responses carefully.

Exam Pattern & Question Types

The GATE 2026 exam included a combination of:

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions

The paper was designed to test conceptual understanding, analytical ability, and precision. While MCQs carried negative marking for incorrect answers, MSQs and NAT questions required careful evaluation as per the marking scheme.

How to Download GATE 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet?

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in

2. Click on the "Answer Key 2026" or "Response Sheet" link.

3. Login using Enrollment ID/Email ID and Password.

4. Download the provisional answer key.

5. Access and save your response sheet for comparison.

Candidates should cross-check their marked answers with the official key to estimate their probable scores.

Objection Window Open - How to Challenge?

The provisional answer key allows candidates to raise objections if they find any discrepancies. To submit a challenge:

Select the question to challenge.
Provide supporting documents or justification.
Pay the prescribed objection fee (if applicable).
Submit before the deadline.

Subject experts will review objections, and a final answer key will be released after evaluation.

Why the Answer Key is Important?

Helps calculate tentative scores.
Ensures transparency in evaluation.
Provides opportunity to challenge incorrect answers.
Helps predict qualifying chances.

Candidates aiming for PSU recruitment, M.Tech admissions, or higher studies can assess their performance early.

What's Next After Answer Key?

Closure of objection window.
Release of final answer key.
Announcement of GATE 2026 results.
Scorecard availability for qualified candidates.

The official result date will be announced on the GATE portal.

Conclusion

The release of the GATE 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet by IIT Guwahati marks a crucial stage in the examination process. Candidates who appeared on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 can now evaluate their performance and raise objections if required.