The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 response sheet and provisional answer key are expected soon. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is administering the exam. The GATE 2026 exams concluded on February 15, 2026. Candidates can access these documents on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Past trends indicate response sheets and provisional answer keys are typically released within a week of the exam ending. Students will use their login credentials to download their response sheets. This allows them to estimate their scores before the official results are announced.
Raising Objections
IIT Guwahati will open an objection window for the GATE 2026 provisional answer key. Candidates finding errors can submit challenges online. This process is available through the GOAPS portal on the official website.
To raise objections, candidates must log in with their Enrolment ID or Email Address and Password. They will select the ‘Answer Key Objection’ link. A fee of ₹500 or US$10 is required per objection. Supporting documents must be uploaded for each challenge.
The expert committee will review all submitted objections. If objections are deemed valid, the answer key will be revised. This leads to the release of the final answer key and subsequent results.
GATE 2026 Marking Scheme
The GATE 2026 exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT). It lasts three hours and contains 65 questions worth a total of 100 marks. The exam is conducted in English.
Question types include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. The exam structure includes General Aptitude (15 marks), Engineering Mathematics (approximately 13% of the total marks), and Core Subjects (approximately 72% of the total marks).
| Question Type | Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Mark MCQs | 1 | +1 for correct, -1/3 for incorrect |
| 2-Mark MCQs | 2 | +2 for correct, -2/3 for incorrect |
| MSQs & NATs | 1 or 2 | No negative marking. Partial marks may be awarded for MSQs. |
Downloading the Provisional Answer Key
Candidates can download their GATE 2026 provisional answer key by following specific steps. First, visit the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Next, navigate to the GOAPS portal. Log in using your Enrolment ID or Email Address and Password. Select the ‘View Response’ link to access your submitted answers. Then, choose the ‘Master Question Paper & Answer Key’ option for your specific subject code.