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GATE 2026 Answer Key LIVE: Provisional Response Sheet Soon Available at gate2026.iitg.ac.in; Check Updates

Sunil Sharma
Feb 20, 2026, 13:29 IST

GATE 2026 Answer Key: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is set to release the GATE 2026 answer key soon on its official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Keep checking this space for the latest updates on the GATE 2026 response sheet.

GATE 2026 answer key
GATE 2026 answer key

HIGHLIGHTS

  • GATE 2026 answer key will be released by IIT Guwahati.
  • The GATE answer key will be released on the official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in
  • Candidates will be allowed to challenge the provisional answer key within a specified deadline.

GATE 2026 Answer Key: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati conducted the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) on February 07, 08, 14 and 15, 2026. After the GATE exam is over, candidates eagerly wait for the GATE 2026 Answer Key. The answer key helps them check their responses and estimate their expected scores before the official results are announced. As per previous year trends, the GATE provisional answer key is usually released 7–8 days after the exam is completed. The GATE 2026 provisional answer keys will be released on the official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Keep checking this blog for the latest updates on the GATE 2026 answer key.

GATE 2026 is an important exam for students who want admission to postgraduate programs and for those seeking job opportunities in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

GATE 2026 Answer Key Release Date

Based on previous year trends, the GATE 2026 provisional answer keys, along with the response sheet, are likely to be released within 7-8 days after the exam is conducted. The response sheet allows candidates to see the answers they marked during the examination.

It is also expected that IIT Guwahati, the conducting institute for GATE 2026, will release the official answer key soon after the response sheet is published. Once the answer key is available, candidates can compare their responses and calculate their estimated scores.

Stay connected with us for the latest updates about the GATE 2026 response sheet and answer key release.

How to Download GATE 2026 Provisional Answer Key?

Once the GATE 2026 provisional answer key is released, candidates can download it and calculate their expected scores by following the detailed steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official GATE 2026 website.

Step 2: Look for the “Provisional Answer Key” link on the homepage.

Step 3: Fill in all the required information at the ‘GOAPS’ portal

Step 4: Select the respective paper/subject for which you appeared.

Step 5: The answer key PDF will open on the screen.

Step 6: Cross-check your responses with the provisional answer key.

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    • Total number of registrations: 9,36,019
    • Number of appeared candidates: 7,47,319
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    GATE 2026 Answer Key LIVE: GATE 2026 Marking Scheme

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    • 2-mark MCQs: +2 for correct, -0.66 for incorrect
    • No negative marking for MSQs and NATs
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    GATE 2026 Answer Key LIVE: Official website to download the GATE answer key

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Sunil Sharma is an edtech professional with over 12 years of experience in the education domain. He holds an M.Sc. in Mathematics from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. He has worked as an Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Vriti Infocom Private Limited. and later joined Aakash Edutech Private Limited. At Jagran New Media, he writes for the Exam Prep section of JagranJosh.com. 
Sunil has expertise in Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and English, making him a versatile professional in the education and test preparation sector. He has created content for various management exams CAT, XAT and also for exams such as CUET etc

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