GATE 2026 Final Answer Key Out: Download Official PDF Now
The GATE 2026 Final Answer Key is out as of March 16, 2026, released by IIT Guwahati after reviewing objections. Candidates can now access it via the GOAPS portal to verify answers and estimate scores for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitments. Download yours today using the direct link below.
GATE 2026 Final Answer Key Overview
This table summarizes key details for quick reference.
| Aspect | Details |
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| Released By | IIT Guwahati |
| Release Date | March 16, 2026 |
| Provisional Key Date | February 22, 2026 |
| Objection Window | February 25-28, 2026 |
| GATE Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| Papers Covered | 30 papers (AE, AG, AR, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, etc.) |
| Results Date | March 19, 2026 |
| Access Portal | Click Here |
Use this to cross-check your performance across subjects like Civil Engineering (CE) or Computer Science (CS).
How to Download GATE 2026 Final Answer Key
Follow these simple steps to access your answer key and response sheet.
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Visit the official GOAPS portal: Click Here.
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Enter your Enrollment ID and Password (from GATE 2026 application).
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Click "Login" and select the relevant paper/session.
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Download the Final Answer Key PDF and your Response Sheet.
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Compare responses to calculate raw scores.
No eligibility restrictions apply—all appeared candidates can access it post-exam.
GATE 2026 Score Calculation Guide
Calculate your GATE score using the formula:
Raw Score = (MCQ marks) + (MSQ/Numerical marks), adjusted for negatives (-1/3 for 1-mark MCQs, -2/3 for 2-mark MCQs).
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Match your response sheet against the final key.
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Note changes from objections (refunds issued for valid ones at ₹500 each).
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Use online rank predictors from coaching sites for estimates.
This helps predict All India Rank for IITs, NITs, or PSUs like BHEL.
Official Links for GATE 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet
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GOAPS Login (Primary): Click Here
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GATE 2026 Official Site: Click Here
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Subject-wise PDFs (e.g., CS, ME, CE): Available post-login; check coaching sites like MADE EASY for solutions
Avoid unofficial sources to prevent discrepancies.
GATE 2026 Results & Next Steps
Results declare on March 19, 2026, via GOAPS—download scorecards then. Post-results, apply for M.Tech via CCMT or COAP, and PSUs (e.g., BHEL recruitments). Prepare documents like scorecard, degree certificates for admissions.
