IIT GATE 2026 Answer Key Now Available for Download

IIT GATE 2026 Answer Key Released

The answer key for the IIT GATE 2026 is now accessible for candidates who participated in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. This official answer key allows aspirants to verify their responses, estimate their scores, and assess their performance prior to the announcement of the final results. It contains the correct answers for all subjects and sessions. Candidates can download the answer key by entering their registration details to calculate their expected scores and strategize their next steps.

Key Dates for GATE 2026

Conducted by: Indian Institute of Science Guwahati

Important Dates:

• Application Start Date: 28-08-2025


• Last Date for Phase-I Applications: 06-10-2025


• Last Date for Phase-II Applications: 09-10-2025 (Extended)


• Examination Dates: 07-08, 14-15 February 2026


• Admit Card Release: 02 January 2026


• Answer Key Release: 22 February 2026


• Result Declaration: 19 March 2026

Application Fees

Phase-I Fees:

• General/OBC: Rs. 2000/-


• SC/ST: Rs. 1000/-


• All Female Candidates: Rs. 1000/-

Phase-II Fees:

• General/OBC: Rs. 2500/-


• SC/ST: Rs. 1500/-


• All Female Candidates: Rs. 1500/-

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility:

• Must have completed or be appearing for B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharma/B.Arch/B.Sc Research/B.S.M.Sc./MA/MCA/M.E./M.Tech/Dual Degree/Integrated Courses.


• Refer to the brochure for complete details.

How to Download the GATE 2026 Answer Key

• Visit the official IIT GATE 2026 website.


• Find and click on the link for the 'GATE 2026 Answer Key' or 'Master Question Paper & Answer Key'.


• You may be redirected to the GOAPS candidate portal.


• If prompted, log in using your Enrollment ID/Email ID and Password.


• Complete the security captcha verification and click 'Login'.


• Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard and select 'Answer Key' or 'View Response Sheet'.


• Choose your specific paper code (e.g., CS, ME, CE, EE, etc.).


• The provisional answer key will be displayed in PDF format along with the question paper.


• Download the Answer Key PDF for your records.


• Compare your marked responses with the official answer key to estimate your score.


• If objections are permitted, use the 'Raise Objection' link within the specified timeframe and submit supporting documents along with the required fee.


• Regularly check the official website for updates on the final answer key and result announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When was the GATE 2026 Answer Key released?

A: The answer key was made available on 22 February 2026 after the GATE exam was conducted in early and mid-February 2026.

Q2: Where can candidates download the GATE 2026 Answer Key?

A: Candidates can access the answer key from the official GATE 2026 portal after logging in with their credentials.

Q3: Why is the GATE 2026 Answer Key important?

A: It enables candidates to estimate their probable scores and evaluate their performance before the final results are announced.

Q4: How can discrepancies in the answer key be challenged?

A: Candidates can raise objections online within the specified window by selecting the question, providing justification, and paying the required fee.

Q5: What happens after the objection window closes?

A: A final answer key will be released after reviewing all valid challenges, and results will be based on that final key.

Q6: Do candidates need login details to access the response sheet?

A: Yes, candidates must use their GOAPS login credentials to download both the response sheet and the answer key PDF.