GATE 2026 Answer Key Update – Answer Key Likely Annonced by Feb 28 at gate2026.iitr.ac.in

GATE 2026 Answer Key Announced Soon: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam, conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, was held in February. The exam was conducted on different dates. Now, students are eagerly awaiting the release of the answer key. According to reports, the provisional answer key may be released on the official website by the end of this month. While no official announcement has been made regarding the release date of the answer key, it is expected that the provisional answer key will be released within a few days.

Why is the answer key important?
The answer key will greatly help candidates understand how their answers match the official answers. They can also estimate their potential scores before the final results are announced. Once the provisional answer key is released, candidates will be able to challenge any errors within a specified timeframe.

When will the answer key be released?
The answer key may be released in the last week of February. According to some media reports, it’s also possible that candidates’ response sheets will be available before then. After that, the process for submitting provisional answer keys and objections will begin. Exam officials will release the final answer key after considering all objections submitted by candidates. Candidates should keep an eye on the official GATE website for the latest updates regarding the answer key and the objection-filing window.

Objection Window and Fees
You may have to pay Rs 500 for each objection. Only valid objections will be considered before the final answer key is released. The GATE 2026 exam was held on February 7, 8, and 14. This exam allows candidates to apply for postgraduate admissions and recruitment in various public sector undertakings.