GATE Answer Key 2026 Expected To Be Released Soon at gate2026.iitg.ac.in

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 answer key is not officially released yet, but multiple reliable sources confirm that it is expected in the last week of February 2026.
In fact, some projections suggest a tentative release around February 26, 2026, though the exact date will be announced by IIT Guwahati on the official portal.

Expected Release Timeline

• Provisional Answer Key: Last week of February 2026
• Possible Date (Expected): Around Feb 26, 2026
• Final Answer Key: After objection window closes
• Result Date: March 19, 2026 (as per schedule trends)

Where To Check GATE 2026 Answer Key

Candidates will be able to download the answer key from:

• Official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Through GOAPS portal login
• Enrollment ID / Email ID
• Password

Steps to Download Answer Key

• Visit the official GATE 2026 website
• Click on the Answer Key / Candidate Login link
• Enter login credentials (Enrollment ID/Email & Password)
• Download the answer key and response sheet
• Match responses to estimate your score

Objection Window Details

After the provisional key is released:

• Candidates will be allowed to challenge the provisional answer key
• A fee per question will be applicable
• Objections must be submitted within the given deadline
• Subject experts will review all challenges before releasing the final key

Why the Answer Key Matters

• Helps calculate probable score
• Gives insight into expected rank & cutoff
• Allows candidates to raise discrepancies