Gate exam answer key and response sheet will be released soon, download it like this:

News India Live, Digital Desk: There is a big update for lakhs of candidates who appeared for the Engineering Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE 2026) conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati. After the completion of all the stages of examination, now the institute will soon release the details on the official website. gate2026.iitg.ac.in But is going to release provisional answer key and response sheet.

According to the latest reports, the answer key Last week of February (between 25th to 27th February 2026) There is every possibility of it being released by.

1. GATE 2026: When will it happen? (Important Dates)

This time IIT Guwahati had conducted the examination on 7, 8, 14 and 15 February. The upcoming program may be as follows:

Response Sheet: In the fourth week of February.

Provisional Answer Key: 25-27 February 2026 (probable).

Window for filing objection: From the end of February to the first week of March.

Result announcement: 19 March 2026.

Scorecard Download: From 27 March 2026.

2. How to download the answer key? (Step-by-Step Guide)

Candidates will be able to check their answer key by following the easy steps given below:

First official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in Go to.

Click on the link ‘GATE 2026 Answer Key/Response Sheet’ on the home page.

now yours Enrollment ID/Email Address And Password Enter and login.

Your response sheet and master answer key will appear on your screen.

Download it in PDF format and estimate your score.

3. Method and fees for filing objections (How to Raise Objections)

If any candidate has any doubt on any answer given in the Provisional Answer Key, he/she can raise objection within the prescribed time limit:

charge: for each question ₹500 (For Indian candidates) has to be paid online.

Process: After login, click on ‘Contest Answer Key’ tab, select question number and upload supporting documents.

Refund: If your objection is found correct, the fee deposited will be refunded.

4. How to calculate the score? (Marking Scheme)

MCQs with 1 marks: +1 for correct answer, -1/3 marks for wrong.

MCQs of 2 numbers: +2 marks for correct answer, -2/3 marks for wrong answer.

NAT and MSQ: any of these questions no negative marking it occurs.