The IIT GATE 2026 Answer Key was released on 22 February 2026. Candidates can check their GATE Answer Key on the official website. The exam will be held from February 2, 2026, to February 15, 2026. You can download your GATE Answer Key by visiting the official website or by clicking on the link given below.
IIT GATE 2026 Admission Online Form
IIT GATE 2026 Answer Key
Short Details of Notification
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Application Begin: 28 August 2025 • Apply Online Phase I Last Date: 28 September 2025 (WITHOUT LATE FEE) • Apply Online Phase II (Extended Period) Last Date: 9 October 2025 (WITH LATE FEE) • Last Date for Fee: 9 October 2025 • Exam Date: 7, 8, 14 and 15 February • Answer Key: 22 February 2026 Live Now • Result Declared: 19 March 2026 | Phase I Without Late Fees: • General / OBC / EWS : Rs.2000/- • SC / ST / PH : Rs.1000/- • All Category Female : Rs.1000/- Phase II with Late Fees: • General / OBC / EWS : Rs.2500/- • SC / ST / PH : Rs.1500/- • All Category Female : Rs.1500/- • Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only. |
| IIT GATE 2026: Education Qualification | |
| 👉 Passed / Appearing B.E / B.Tech / B.Pharm / B.Arch / B.Sc. Research / B.S. M.Sc. / MA / MCA / M.E. / M.Tech / Dual Degree / Integrated Courses 👉 For More Eligibility Details. Read the Notification given Below | |
How to download the IIT GATE 2026 Answer Key?
Visit the official GATE: goaps.iitg.ac.in
Find out the “Candidate Response URL, Master Question Paper, and Answer Key” Click on the GOAPS Login (GATE Online Application Processing System) link.
You can enter your Enrollment ID and Password.
After logging in, click on “View Response Sheet” or “Provisional Answer Key”.
Select your paper code (CSE, ME, EE, CE, ECE, etc.).
Download the Answer Key PDF and save it for reference
IIT GATE 2026 Exam Schedule
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Login Now | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| IIT GATE 2026 Official Website | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
GATE Answer Key: Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When will the IIT GATE 2026 answer key be released?
Ans. The provisional answer key is usually released a few days after the exam on the official GATE website.
Q2. Where can I download the GATE 2026 answer key?
Ans. You can download it from the official GATE website by logging into the GOAPS portal.
Q3. Is the GATE 2026 answer key available branch-wise?
Ans. Yes, the answer key is released paper-wise and branch-wise (CSE, ME, EE, CE, ECE, etc.).
Q4. Can I download the answer key without logging in?
Ans. No, you must log in to GOAPS using your enrollment ID/email and password.
Q5. What is the difference between a provisional and a final answer key?
Ans. The provisional key is open for objections, while the final key is released after reviewing all challenges.
Q6. Can I challenge the GATE 2026 answer key?
Ans. Yes, candidates can raise objections online within the given time by paying a small fee.
Q7. How can I calculate my GATE score using the answer key?
Ans. Match your answers with the key and apply the official marking scheme to estimate marks.
Q8. Is the response sheet released along with the answer key?
Ans. Yes, the response sheet and question paper are released together.
Q9. Will marks change after the final answer key?
Ans. Yes, marks may change if any objection is accepted.
Q10. Does the answer key show my rank?
Ans. No, the answer key only helps estimate marks. Rank is shown in the final result.
