GATE 2026 Answer Key: Latest Updates
The official provisional GATE 2026 answer key has been released by IIT Guwahati, the organizing institute on 22 February 2026 Sunday https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/login
The answer key will include solutions for all 30 papers, along with the response sheets and question papers. Once out, candidates can use it to calculate probable scores and raise objections if needed.
Expected Timeline

| Event | Date/Details |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 22 February 2026 (tentative; check official site for confirmation) |
| Objection Window | Typically 2-3 days after release |
| Final Answer Key | Mid-March 2026 |
| Results | March 19, 2026 |
How to Download Official GATE 2026 Answer Key (When Released)
- Visit the official GOAPS portal: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/login
- Log in using your enrollment ID/email and password.
- Click on the “View Response” or “Answer Key” link.
- Select your paper/subject to download the PDF (includes question paper and responses).
- To raise objections: Pay INR 500 per question (refundable if valid); submit evidence online during the window.
Note: No re-evaluation of the exam is allowed; only objections to the provisional key are accepted.
Unofficial Answer Keys (Memory-Based)
Though several coaching institutes have released memory-based unofficial answer keys based on student feedback and expert analysis. These can help estimate scores, but are not official—use them cautiously.
For all papers, check sites like shiksha.com, jagranjosh.com, or engineering.careers360.com for live updates and PDFs. If you specify your paper (e.g., ECE, CS), I can point to more targeted resources.
You can also download the question papers





