GATE 2026 Answer Key LIVE: IIT Guwahati Releases Candidate Response Sheets and Master Question Papers
Published 22 Feb 20263 min read283 Views
IIT Guwahati, the organizing body for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, has released the candidate response sheets and provisional answer keys today. Aspirants who appeared for the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 can now access their individual performance data on the official GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. This release allows over 8 lakh applicants to calculate their estimated raw scores and evaluate their chances for PSU recruitment or admission into premier institutes like IITs, NITs, and IISc.
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How to Download GATE 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet
Candidates must use their secure credentials to log in and compare their responses with the master key.
- Visit the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Navigate to the 'Candidate Login' or 'GOAPS' portal.
- Enter your Enrollment ID/Email Address and Password.
- Click on 'View Response' to see your recorded answers.
- Click on 'Download Master Question Paper and Answer Key' to tally your marks against the official solutions.
Key Dates: The Objection Window
The release of the provisional key is the first step. If a candidate finds a discrepancy in the provided answers, they have a limited window to raise a formal challenge.
| Event | Official Date |
|---|---|
| Response Sheet & Key Release | February 22, 2026 (Live Now) |
| Objection Window Starts | February 25, 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | February 28, 2026 |
| Declaration of GATE 2026 Results | March 19, 2026 |
| Scorecard Availability | March 26, 2026 |
Procedure for Raising Objections
If you believe an answer provided by IIT Guwahati is incorrect, you must submit a challenge during the window starting February 25.
- Fee: Candidates must pay a non-refundable fee (typically ₹500) per question.
- Supporting Evidence: A valid justification, such as a screenshot from a standard textbook or a solved PDF, must be uploaded.
- Final Key: After reviewing all challenges, a Final Answer Key will be released, which will be the sole basis for the March 19 result.
What’s Next for Aspirants?
Once scores are calculated, candidates should start researching the COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) for IIT admissions and CCMT for NIT/IIIT admissions. High scorers should also monitor the websites of PSUs like ONGC, IOCL, and GAIL, which are expected to release recruitment notifications shortly after the result declaration.
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