The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released the final answer key for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the national-level engineering entrance examination can now access the subject-wise final answer keys through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal.The final answer key has been issued for all 30 test papers conducted this year. It has been published after the institute reviewed objections raised by candidates against the provisional answer key released earlier. The revised key incorporates corrections accepted by the exam authorities following the challenge process.Candidates can use the final answer key to verify their responses and estimate their likely scores before the official results are declared.
GATE 2026 result date
The GATE 2026 results are expected to be announced on March 19, 2026, on the official website. Once released, candidates will be able to check their results and download their GATE scorecards through the GOAPS portal.GATE scores are widely used for admission to postgraduate programmes such as MTech, ME, and PhD in institutions including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other participating universities. In addition, several public sector undertakings (PSUs) use GATE scores for recruitment to engineering and technical roles.
Where to download the final answer key
Candidates can access the GATE 2026 final answer key through the official portals:
- gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- goaps.iitg.ac.in
The answer key is available in subject-wise PDF format, allowing candidates to compare the official responses with their recorded answers.
How to download the GATE 2026 final answer key
Candidates can follow these steps to download the final answer key:
- Visit the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Click on the GOAPS candidate login link.
- Enter your Enrollment ID or registered email ID and password.
- Navigate to the question papers and final answer key section.
- Select your exam paper and download the PDF answer key.
Direct link to access GATE 2026 final answer.
GATE 2026 marking scheme
Candidates estimating their scores should keep the following marking pattern in mind:
- 1-mark MCQ: +1 for correct answer, −1/3 for incorrect answer
- 2-mark MCQ: +2 for correct answer, −2/3 for incorrect answer
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions: No negative marking
The final answer key will serve as the basis for calculating candidates’ scores in GATE 2026. Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding the result announcement, scorecard availability, and the upcoming MTech admission counselling process.
