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GATE 2026 Final Answer Key Released by IIT Guwahati, Result on March 19

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Lakshmi Singh • 6 Mins read • 17 Mar 26
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GATE 2026 Final Answer Key has been released by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati. GATE answer key is now available to download from the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) can now check GATE 2026 final answer key and calculate their scores. Candidates should also note that GATE final answer key can not be challenged and GATE 2026 results will be based on this only. 


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As per the official update, GATE 2026 result date is 19 March 2026. GATE scorecards will be available via the GOAPS portal. Candidates need to login on GOAPS portal first to check GATE 2026 answer key release.


You can take a look at: GATE 2026 Feb 8 CSE-1 & CSE-2 question paper analysis and answer key release


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GATE 2026 Final Answer Key: Highlights

GATE 2026 final answer key is out for all 30 subjects. Here is the quick overview of GATE answer key:

Field

Details

Exam Name

GATE 2026

Conducting Body

IIT Guwahati

Final Answer Key Release Date

March 16, 2026

GATE 2026 Result Date

March 19, 2026

Official Website

gate2026.iitg.ac.in

Subjects Covered

All 30 papers

Mode of Exam

Computer-Based Test (CBT)


Read Also: GATE 2026 Exam Details


What is GATE 2026 Final Answer Key?

GATE answer key 2026 contains the correct responses to GATE exam questions. It helps candidates:

  • Verify their answers
  • Estimate scores
  • Analyse performance before results

GATE provisional answer key was released earlier and the objection window was available to raise objections. GATE 2026 final answer key has been released after reviewing all those objections.


Must Read: GATE Eligibility and Preparation Plan


GATE 2026 Latest Updates

S. No.

GATE News

1

GATE 2026 Admit Card Update

2

GATE 2026 Last Week Preparation Strategy

3

GATE 2026 Feb 7 Exam: XE, XL, XH Question Paper Analysis and Answer Key

4

GATE 2026 Feb 8 CSE-1 & CSE-2 question paper analysis and answer key release

5

GATE 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released


How to Download GATE Final Answer Key 2026?

Follow these steps to download GATE answer key and response sheet:

  1. Go to the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
  2. Click on the GATE 2026 application portal (GOAPS).
  3. Enter enrollment ID and password.
  4. Click on the link for GATE final answer key.
  5. Download and save the documents.
  6. Use it to calculate your GATE score.


Direct Link to Download GATE 2026 Final Answer Key

Candidates can access GATE 2026 Final Answer Key PDF through the GOAPS login portal.

Direct link: GATE Final Answer Key 2026 (via GOAPS portal)


GATE Final Answer Key 2026 PDF

GATE 2026 final answer key has been released by IIT Guwahati. Here are the direct links to the branch-wise GATE 2026 answer key PDF download links.

GATE Answer Key 2026 PDF Links

GATE 2026 Paper 

Paper Code

Answer Key Link

Aerospace Engineering

AE

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Agricultural Engineering

AG

Click Here

Architecture and Planning

AR

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Bio-medical Engineering

BM

Click Here

Biotechnology

BT

Click Here

Civil Engineering

CE

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Chemical Engineering

CH

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Computer Science and Information Technology

CS

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Chemistry

CY

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Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

DA

Click Here

Electronics and Communication Engineering

EC

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Electrical Engineering

EE

Click Here

Environmental Science & Engineering

ES

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Ecology and Evolution

EY

Click Here

Geology and Geophysics

GG

Click Here

Geomatics Engineering

GE

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Instrumentation Engineering

IN

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Mathematics

MA

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Mechanical Engineering

ME

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Mining Engineering

MN

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Metallurgical Engineering

MT

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Petroleum Engineering

PE

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Physics

PH

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Production and Industrial Engineering

PI

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Statistics

ST

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Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

TF

Click Here

Engineering Sciences

XE

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Humanities & Social Sciences

XH

Click Here

Life Sciences

XL

Click Here

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

NA

Click Here


GATE 2026 Exam Timeline

After GATE 2026 final answer key release, candidates are waiting for the next step, which is GATE results 2026. Here is the timeline:

Event

Date

Exam Dates

7, 8, 14 & 15 Feb 2026

Provisional Answer Key

22 Feb 2026

Objection Window

25-28 Feb 2026

Final Answer Key

16 March 2026

Result Date

19 March 2026



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GATE 2026 Result Date

GATE 2026 results will be declared on 19 March 2026:

  • Candidates can download their scorecards once the results are out
  • Results will be available on the GOAPS portal
  • Scores will be used for M.Tech, ME, PhD admissions and PSU recruitment


GATE 2026 Final Answer Key: What Happened During the Objection Window?

GATE answer key objection window was open from 25 to 28 February 2026, after IIT Guwahati released GATE provisional answer key.

Candidates challenged answers by:

  • Logging into GOAPS
  • Uploading valid documents
  • Paying a ₹500 non-refundable fee

Now, GATE 2026 final answer key has been released after reviewing all valid objections. 


GATE 2026 Marking Scheme: Calculate Scores Using Provisional Key

To calculate the scores, its pre-requisite that you are aware wth the GATE marking scheme so that you can precisely count your scores from GATE 2026 answer key. 

Question Type

Marks per Question

Negative Marking

Partial Marking

MCQ

1 Mark

1/3 mark deducted for wrong answer

Not Applicable

MCQ

2 Marks

2/3 mark deducted for wrong answer

Not Applicable

MSQ (Multiple Select Questions)

Varies (1 or 2 Marks)

No Negative Marking

No Partial Marking

NAT (Numerical Answer Type)

Varies (1 or 2 Marks)

No Negative Marking

No Partial Marking


Why GATE Answer Key 2026 is Important?

GATE 2026 answer key and response sheet are very important for candidates:

  • Students can predict their GATE scores before the results
  • It gives transparency in evaluation
  • It support admission and PSU preparation decisions


Final Word

GATE 2026 Final Answer Key is out. It brings candidates closer to the final outcome. Evaluate your performance and prepare for the next step after GATE results. Keep checking the official websites for further updates on GATE 2026 final answer key. 


Frequently Asked Questions


Ques: Is GATE 2026 answer key out?

Ans: Yes. IIT Guwahati has released the GATE final answer key on 16 March 2026. The result declaration is on 19 March 2026. 


Ques: What is GATE 2026 final answer key release date?

Ans: GATE final answer key 2026 date is 16 March 2026. IIT Guwahati has released the final answer key on the official website. 


Ques: Where can I get GATE answer key 2026 PDF?

Ans: You can access GATE answer key 2026 PDF through the official website of IIT Guwahati. GATE answer key is now available to download from the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.


Ques: Is GATE answer key 2026 PDF free download available?

Ans: Yes. You can access GATE answer key 2026 PDF for free. GATE answer key is available to download from the official website.


Ques: What is GATE Answer Key 2026?

Ans: IIT Guwahati (conducting body) releases a set of correct answers for the GATE 2026 exam. This document is referred as GATE 2026 answer key. Candidates use it to estimate their scores and plan their next move. 


Ques: What is the difference between GATE Provisional answer key and final answer key?

Ans: Yes. The difference exists between GATE provisional and final answer key.

  • The provisional answer key was released earlier
  • It was open to challenges
  • It was subject to change.

But if we look at GATE final answer key 2026:

  • It is released after the provisional one.
  • It is not open for challenges.
  • It is final, no changes will be made in this.