The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 provisional answer key and response sheet are expected to be released soon by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. Candidates who appeared for the GATE 2026 exam can access these documents on the official portal gate2026.iitg.ac.in once they are published. The GATE 2026 computer-based test was conducted on 7, 8, 14 and 15 February 2026 for admissions to postgraduate programmes such as MTech and PhD across IITs, NITs and other institutes. The provisional answer key will allow aspirants to calculate their probable scores by comparing recorded responses with official solutions.
GATE 2026 Response Sheet and Provisional Answer Key
The answer key and response sheet feature the official correct answers alongside candidates’ marked responses. These tools will help candidates estimate their raw scores and understand performance before the final results are announced.
Steps to download the GATE 2026 response sheet and provisional answer key:
- Visit gate2026.iitg.ac.in and log in through the GOAPS portal.
- Use enrolment ID or registered email and password to access the dashboard.
- Click on Response Sheet or Answer Key links to view and download the PDFs.Once available, a limited window will be provided for submitting objections or challenges against the provisional answer key before finalisation
How to Calculate Probable Scores?
Using the provisional answer key, candidates can estimate their scores by:
- Comparing responses selected during the exam with correct answers.
- Assigning appropriate marks for correct answers and deducting marks for incorrect MCQs.
- Adding totals to get an approximate raw score.This estimated score can provide early insight before the official result declaration.
GATE 2026 Result Date and Validity
The GATE 2026 result is slated for release on 19 March 2026. Qualified candidates will receive their scorecards, which remain valid for three years and can be used for admission to MTech and PhD programmes or recruitment by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
Next Steps After Answer Key Release
After the provisional answer key and response sheet are published:
- A challenge window will open for objections against answers, subject to specified fees per question.
- The final answer key will be prepared after evaluation of objections.
Results will be determined based on the finalised answer key and official scoring criteria.Candidates are advised to monitor the official GATE portal regularly for the answer key release, objection window dates and subsequent updates regarding cut-offs and counselling schedules.