The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is expected to release the GATE 2026 provisional answer key and response sheet soon on its official website
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, has generated strong anticipation among candidates awaiting the release of the provisional answer key and response sheet.
The answer key will be published on the official portal gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates will be able to compare their marked responses with the official key and estimate their probable scores before the final result announcement.
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Response sheet and answer key release
The GATE 2026 response sheet is expected to be released within 7–10 days after the examination cycle ends, based on previous year trends. The response sheet will allow candidates to review the answers they selected during the exam.
After the response sheet is published, the provisional answer key will be released. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against the provisional key within the stipulated deadline.
How to download GATE 2026 answer key
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website.
- Click on the “Provisional Answer Key” link on the homepage.
- Login through the GOAPS portal using enrollment ID or email ID and password.
- Select the subject/paper code.
- Download the answer key PDF.
Expected cutoff analysis
Early estimates suggest qualifying marks may vary by discipline and category. For example:
- Civil Engineering: General category cutoff may be around 30–32
- Electrical Engineering: General category cutoff may be around 25–27
- Cutoff values depend on exam difficulty, candidate performance, and seat availability.
Provisional vs final answer key
The provisional answer key can be challenged by candidates if discrepancies are found. After reviewing objections, the institute will release the final answer key.
The official GATE 2026 result is expected to be announced in the coming months on the GATE portal.
Published: 22 Feb 2026, 12:10 pm IST
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