GATE 2026 Answer Key Out, Download Response Sheet and Provisional Answer Key

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 Answer Key has officially been released today, 22nd February 2026, by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, the organising institute for GATE 2026. Candidates who appeared in the aptitude test can now download the provisional answer key on the official GATE portal at www.gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

GATE 2026 Answer Key Out at gate2026.iitg.ac.in

Candidates must download the answer key and cross-check their responses against the official answers to get an estimate of their expected score. Students who appeared in the GATE Exam 2026, aiming for M.Tech or PhD admissions to IITs, NITs, and other premier institutions, can now download the answer key and cross check their attempted responses.

GATE Answer Key 2026: Important Dates

Events	Dates
Exam Date	7th, 8th, 14th, 15th February 2026
Provisional Answer Key Released	22nd February 2026
Raise Objection Dates	To be notified
Final Answer Key	Expected in early March 2026
Result Release Date	19th March 2026
Scorecard release for candidates	27th March 2026

GATE 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet Download Link

Candidates who have appeared in the GATE 2026 Exam conducted on 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th February 2026, can now download their answer key and response sheet pdf by logging in at the official website, www.gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

Direct link to download GATE Answer Key 2026 is also shared below-

How to Download the GATE 2026 Answer Key?

Candidates can follow these simple steps to access and download the GATE 2026 Answer Key:

Visit the official GATE 2026 website at www.gate2026.iitr.ac.in
Click on the “Answer Key” link available on the homepage
Log in using your GATE 2026 enrollment ID and password
Select your paper/subject from the dropdown menu and the provisional answer key is displayed on the screen
Download or save the PDF for future reference.

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GATE Answer Key 2026 Objection Window

Along with the release of the provisional answer key, IIT Roorkee has also opened the Answer Key Challenge Window. Candidates who believe that a particular answer in the official key is incorrect or needs correction can raise objections through the official portal. The objection window is typically open for a few days following the answer key release.

To raise a challenge, candidates must:

Log in to the official GATE portal
Navigate to the “Answer Key Challenge” section
Select the question they wish to challenge
Upload supporting documents or references, if applicable
Pay the applicable fee per challenge (usually non-refundable unless the objection is accepted).

Marking Scheme for GATE Exam 2026

The GATE Exam 2026 consists of 30 papers for various branches of engineering and science. Each paper comprises 65 questions, including 10 questions from General Aptitude. 3 hours to complete the exam.

1 or 2 marks is be given for the correct answer
For 1 mark question, 1/3 mark has been deducted for wrong answer
For 2 marks question, 2/3 marks deducted for wrong answer
No negative marking for MSQ & NAT
There are no negative marks for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions

How to Calculate Marks Using GATE Answer Key 2026?

By following the below steps, candidates can estimate their GATE 2026 score and assess their chances of qualifying for the GATE Exam.

The candidate has to tally the total negative marks for wrong attempts. (Only Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will have negative markings. There will be no negative marking for NAT questions).
MCQ Marks: Total marks (1 mark) + Total marks (2 marks)
01 Mark Question = 1 * no. of correct attempts – 1/3 * no. of wrong answer.
02 marks Questions = 2 * the number of correct attempts – 2/3 * the number of wrong answer
Total Marks=(Correct 1- mark answers * 1)−(Incorrect 1-mark answers * 1/3)+(Correct 2-mark answers * 2)−(Incorrect 2-mark answers * 2/3)

What’s Next After GATE Answer Key?

After the release of the provisional answer key and the objection period, IIT Roorkee will release the GATE Final Answer Key after reviewing all challenges. Based on the final answer key, the GATE 2026 Results will be declared, expected on 19th March 2026. The GATE scorecard will be available for download on 27th February 2026, and will remain valid for three years for admissions and PSU recruitment purposes.