The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 conducted by IIT Guwahati successfully concluded its second shift on 7 February 2026 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Candidates appeared for AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, and XH papers in this afternoon session.
GATE 2026 Feb 7 Shift 2: Paper-wise Analysis
- CH (Chemical Engineering): Overall easy to moderate; questions included area in polar coordinates, moderate-level maths and aptitude; some students found the paper slightly lengthy.
- AE, BT, CY, GE, PH, XH: Papers generally moderate; students reported conceptual and application-based questions with a mix of MCQs, NATs, and MSQs.
Maths and aptitude sections were reported easy to moderate, with calculations manageable. Candidates attempting CH, PH, and XH papers can refer to unofficial memory-based answer keys for preliminary evaluation.
GATE 2026 First Shift (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) Overview
The first shift on Feb 7 included AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL papers. Overall difficulty ranged from easy to moderate, with general aptitude sections reported slightly easier than technical sections.
- IN Paper: Moderate; 18 NAT, 4 MSQ, 43 MCQs; average attempts ranged 45–55+; amplifier-based and control systems questions featured prominently.
- XE Paper: Easy to moderate; fluid mechanics and diesel cycle questions were challenging; total attempts ranged 50–57.
- XL Paper: Moderate; interdisciplinary questions; GA section was moderate.
Documents Required for GATE 2026 Exam
Candidates were instructed to carry the following to exam centres:
- GATE 2026 hall ticket
- Valid ID proof
- Recent photograph (if photo on ID is outdated)
Strict adherence to exam guidelines was mandatory to avoid disqualification during scrutiny.
Next Steps: Answer Key and Result
Memory-based answer keys for Feb 7 shift 2 papers are now available. Official GATE 2026 answer keys and results will be released by IIT Guwahati in the coming weeks. Candidates can estimate scores using these resources to plan postgraduate admissions and PSU applications.
For detailed updates, candidates should regularly visit the official GATE 2026 portal (gate2026.iitg.ac.in) for answer key release, result declaration, and counselling notifications.