The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially released the GATE 2026 Answer Key for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026). The examination was successfully conducted from 07 to 15 February 2026 across various centers in India.
Candidates who appeared in the examination can now download the provisional answer key, response sheet, and check their GATE 2026 Result online. The result includes subject-wise marks, All India Rank (AIR), qualifying status, and official cut-off marks.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 28 August 2025 |
| Last Date Without Late Fee | 07 October 2025 (Extended) |
| Last Date With Late Fee | 13 October 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 13 January 2026 |
| Exam Date | 07, 08, 14 & 15 February 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 22 February 2026 (Available Now) |
| Result Declared Date | 19 March 2026 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 2000/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹ 1000/- |
| All Female Candidates | ₹ 1000/- |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 2500/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹ 1500/- |
| All Female Candidates | ₹ 1500/- |
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | Not Applicable (No Age Limit as per GATE 2026 Rules) |
For complete eligibility rules, candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully.
| Exam Name | Total Post |
|---|---|
| IIT GATE 2026 | NA (Entrance Examination) |
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| IIT GATE 2026 Admissions |
Candidate must have Passed / Appearing: ✔ BE / B.Tech ✔ B.Pharma / B.Arch ✔ B.Sc. (Research) ✔ M.Sc. / MA / MCA ✔ ME / M.Tech ✔ Dual Degree / Integrated Courses For detailed branch-wise eligibility, read official notification. |
The online application process for IIT GATE 2026 was conducted through the official GOAPS portal. Candidates were required to complete the registration and submission process before the deadline.
The GATE 2026 Admit Card was released on 13 January 2026. Candidates who successfully registered were able to download their hall ticket from the GOAPS portal using Enrollment ID and Password.
Admit Card contains important details such as exam date, time, reporting time, examination center address, and candidate instructions.
⬇ Download Admit CardThe GATE 2026 Answer Key has been officially released on 22 February 2026. Candidates can download the provisional answer key along with their response sheet from the official login portal.
Candidates are allowed to raise objections against the provisional answer key within the specified time period by paying the prescribed objection fee.
📄 Download Answer KeyThe GATE 2026 Result has been declared on 19 March 2026. Candidates can check their Sarkari Result GATE 2026 including marks obtained, All India Rank (AIR), qualifying status, and cut-off marks.
The official GATE Scorecard is valid for 3 years for admission and PSU recruitment purposes.
📊 Check Result / Download ScorecardCandidates are advised to keep all original documents ready during counseling and admission process.
Q1. What is IIT GATE 2026?
GATE 2026 (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national level entrance examination conducted for admission into M.Tech, ME, PhD programs in IITs, NITs and other premier institutes. It is also used for PSU recruitment through GATE score.
Q2. Who conducted GATE 2026?
GATE 2026 was conducted by IIT Guwahati on behalf of the GATE organizing committee.
Q3. When was the GATE 2026 exam conducted?
The examination was conducted on 07, 08, 14 and 15 February 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Q4. When was the GATE 2026 Admit Card released?
The admit card was released on 13 January 2026 through the official GOAPS login portal.
Q5. Is the GATE 2026 Answer Key available?
Yes, the provisional answer key was released on 22 February 2026. Candidates can download it from the official portal and raise objections within the given time period.
Q6. When was the GATE 2026 Result declared?
The GATE 2026 result was declared on 19 March 2026. Candidates can download their scorecard using Enrollment ID and Password.
Q7. What details are mentioned in the GATE 2026 Result?
The result contains marks obtained, normalized score, All India Rank (AIR), qualifying status, and official cut-off marks.
Q8. What is the validity of the GATE score?
The GATE score is valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration for admission and PSU recruitment.
Q9. Is there any age limit for GATE 2026?
No, there is no minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in GATE 2026.
Q10. How can I check my GATE 2026 Sarkari Result?
Candidates can check their GATE 2026 Sarkari Result by logging into the official GOAPS portal using their Registration Number, Enrollment ID, or Date of Birth.
Q11. Can I use GATE 2026 score for PSU jobs?
Yes, many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) recruit candidates based on valid GATE scores.
Q12. Where can I get latest updates about GATE and other exams?
Candidates can regularly visit Governmentnaukari.com for latest Sarkari Result updates, admit cards, answer keys, government jobs and exam notifications.
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