Key Dates and How to Access
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 answer key is expected to be released shortly by the organizing institute. Candidates who appeared for the exam can use the answer key to cross-check their responses and estimate their scores before the official results are announced.
Expected Release Date
According to exam updates, the GATE 2026 answer key is likely to be released within a few weeks after the exam, typically in February or early march 2026. The exact date will be announced on the official GATE website.
How to Check the Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to access the official answer key:
Visit the official GATE 2026 website (gate.iitd.ac.in or the respective organizing IIT’s portal).
Navigate to the “Answer Key / Candidate Response” section.
Log in using Enrollment ID/Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
Download the PDF of the answer key for your respective paper.
Features of the GATE Answer Key
- Includes correct answers for all questions in each subject paper.
- Allows candidates to compare their responses and calculate probable scores.
- Provides a basis to raise objections or challenge answers, if any, within the stipulated time frame.
Importance of the Answer Key
- Helps candidates estimate their GATE scores before official results.
- Provides transparency in the evaluation process.
- Candidates can challenge any discrepancies in the preliminary answer key, which will be reviewed by the exam authorities before releasing the final answer key and results.
Next Steps After Answer Key Release
Download the answer key and compare your responses.
Submit objections (if any) by the deadline provided by the organizing IIT.
Wait for the final answer key and official results to be published.
Use the estimated scores to plan admissions for M.Tech, ME, or PhD programs in IITs, NITs, and other participating institutes.
Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official GATE portal for the exact release date and instructions regarding challenges to the answer key.
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