The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 response sheet is anticipated to be released soon by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati on the official GOAPS portal (gate2026.iitg.ac.in). Candidates who appeared for the exam, which concluded on 15 February 2026, are now awaiting the activation of the download link for their individual response sheets and the provisional answer key.
When is the GATE 2026 Response Sheet likely to Be Released?
While the organising institute has not yet announced an official release date, trends from earlier years indicate the response sheet typically appears about 5–11 days after the exam concludes. Based on this pattern, experts predict the GATE 2026 response sheet and provisional answer key could be published between 20 and 26 February 2026 on the GOAPS portal. Once published, candidates will be able to log in using their enrolment number and password to access and download the PDF files.
How to Download Your GATE 2026 Response Sheet?
When the link goes live, follow these general steps to download the response sheet:
- Visit the GOAPS portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Click the GATE 2026 response sheet link once it’s activated.
- Enter your enrolment number and password.
- Check and download the response sheet PDF.
The response sheet shows the recorded answers marked by candidates during the exam, including question IDs and selected options.
Why the Response Sheet Matters?
The response sheet, when released alongside the provisional answer key, allows candidates to estimate their tentative scores before the final results are declared. By matching their answers with the official key, aspirants can apply the marking scheme to calculate expected marks. After the provisional answer key is published, a window for raising objections will be opened for a limited period. Following review of challenges, a final answer key will be issued ahead of the official result announcement, tentatively scheduled for 19 March 2026. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official GATE 2026 portal regularly for updates on the response sheet download link, provisional answer key, and related announcements.