The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) has moved into a crucial post‑exam phase with the release of theprovisional answer key and candidate response sheetson the official portal —gate2026.iitg.ac.in. This development is a major milestone for aspirants who appeared in the GATE exams held across multiple dates earlier this month.
1. Download and Review the Answer Key & Response SheetCandidates should log in to theGATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)with their credentials to download their response sheets and the answer key. This allows them to tally their attempted answers against the official key and estimate their tentative marks.
2. Calculate Your Estimated ScoreUsing the answer key and the exam’s marking scheme, students can approximate their raw scores before results are officially announced. This gives them an early sense of performance and possible qualifying status.
3. Objection Window OpensOnce the provisional key is out, anobjection window is activated— allowing candidates to challenge any answers they believe are incorrect. Challenges usually require a nominal fee per question and must be submitted within a specified timeframe.
4. Final Answer Key & ResultsAfter reviewing all objections, the examination authority will issue afinal answer key, which forms the basis for theGATE 2026 results. The final results — typically based on normalized scores — are then used for postgraduate admissions and PSU recruitment processes.
📌 Provisional Answer Key Released —Feb 22, 2026📌 Objection Window — Open shortly after release (check official dates)📌 Final Answer Key — After objections are reviewed📌 GATE 2026 Results — Expected in March 2026 based on notification trends
In summary, now that the provisional answer key is available, candidates shoulddownload and verify their responses, raise objections if needed, and then turn their attention to the final result announcement and next steps in admissions or placement applications.
