IIT Guwahati released the provisional answer key, response sheet, and question paper for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 on February 22. Candidates can access these documents on the official GATE website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
Accessing Your GATE Documents
To download your GATE 2026 documents, you need your valid enrollment ID and password. These credentials will grant you access to your response sheet, the master question paper, and the provisional answer key.
Challenging the Answer Key
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key have a window to challenge it. The challenge process is available through the official portal. Each objection submitted requires a fee of Rs 500 .
A panel of subject experts will review all submitted challenges. If a challenge is validated, the GATE answer key will be updated accordingly.
GATE 2026 Examination Details
IIT Guwahati administered the GATE 2026 computer-based test (CBT) across four days: February 7, 8, 14, and 15. The exam covered 30 different subjects.
The test featured a mix of question types, including Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. The final GATE 2026 result will be determined using the finalized answer key.
Timeline for Results
The official results for GATE 2026 are scheduled for release on March 19 .
How to Download GATE 2026 Documents
- Visit the official GATE website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in .
- Navigate to the GOAPS portal link.
- Enter your enrollment ID and password.
- Select the ‘view response’ option.
- Choose ‘GATE master question paper and answer key.’
- Review and download your GATE 2026 answer key and response sheet.