Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 final answer key on 17 March 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check it on the official portals.
GATE 2026 Answer Key Release and Official Websites
The final answer key for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 is now available online. Candidates can access it through:
- gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- goaps.iitg.ac.in
Earlier, there was confusion regarding the release. The GATE 2026 chairman, Manabendra Sarma, had clarified that candidates should rely only on official updates.
GATE 2026 Response Sheet and Objection Window
Before releasing the final answer key, the institute had already uploaded key documents on the GOAPS portal. Important timeline:
- 22 February 2026: Response sheets and master question papers released
- 25 February to 15 March 2026: Objection window open for candidates
Candidates were allowed to challenge the provisional answer key during this period. The final answer key has been prepared after reviewing all objections.
GATE 2026 Exam Details and Conduct
The GATE 2026 exam was conducted over multiple days in February. Key details:
- Exam Dates: 7 February to 15 February 2026
- Total Papers: 30 test papers
- Questions and options were shuffled during the exam
The answer key released applies only to the master question paper, and candidates must match it carefully with their response sheets.
GATE 2026 Result and Scorecard Details
The result for GATE 2026 will be announced soon. The institute will notify candidates through the official website and social media channels. The GATE scorecard will include:
- Marks obtained in each section
- Overall score
- All India Rank (AIR)
Only candidates who qualify the cutoff will be able to download the scorecard. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portals for updates regarding the result announcement.
