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    GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Answer Key OUT: Question Paper, Solutions, Live Updates

    GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Answer Key OUT: Question Paper, Solutions, Live Updates

    Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 19 Mar 2026, 10:29 AM IST

    GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Answer Key - IIT Guwahati has released the final GATE 2026 CSE answer key on March 19, 2026. The GATE 2026 final answer key link is now activated on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. To download the answer key, candidates need their enrollment ID and password. The GATE 2026 CSE answer key for shift 2 contains all the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. The GATE 2026 exam for CS shift 2 was conducted on February 8, 2026. The GATE 2026 answer key challenge window is active from February 25 to 28, 2026. The authority will announce the GATE 2026 result on March 19, 2026, based on the final answer key. Candidates can go through this article for the updated GATE CSE shift 2 answer key 2026.

    This Story also Contains

    1. GATE CSE Shift 2 Answer Key 2026 Release Date
    2. GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Paper Analysis
    3. How to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 Answer Key
    4. GATE 2026 CS Marking Scheme
    5. Official GATE CSE shift 2 answer key.
    GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Answer Key OUT: Question Paper, Solutions, Live Updates
    GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Answer Key

    Along with the answer key, the GATE 2026 response sheet and question paper have also been released online. Candidates can estimate their expected score in the GATE 2026 CSE exam using these three documents.

    GATE CSE Shift 2 Answer Key 2026 Release Date

    Candidates can refer to the table below to download the official GATE CS shift 2 answer key.

    GATE CSE Answer Key 2026 Date

    ParticularsDetails

    Release of GATE CS 2026 Answer Key

    February 22, 2026

    GATE 2026 CS Exam

    February 8, 2026.

    Afternoon Session: 2:30 am to 5:30 pm

    GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Paper Analysis

    The GATE CS shift 2 answer key has been updated here. Also, candidates can check the GATE 2026 Feb 8 analysis here as the exam is concluded. They can determine the difficulty level of the paper, topic-wise weightage and more using the question paper.

    • Overall Difficulty: Moderate
    • General Aptitude: Moderate
    • Core Subject: Moderate
    • Lengthy due to MSQs that tested students' time management skills.
    • In CS-2, 4 Question from Algorithm, 5 from Operating system, 8 from Pogramming & Data structure
    • Questions from Database, Computer network, COA, Discrerte mathematics, Compiler design, TOC are also asked in CS-2 session
    • General Aptitude difficulty level is Easy to moderate where questions from Basic Arithmetic, Verbal ability and Logical reasoning are asked

    How to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 Answer Key

    Candidates can use the GATE 2026 CSE answer key to evaluate their performance in the examination and estimate their probable score before the official result declaration. To calculate scores using the answer key, candidates also need the GATE 2026 CS response key and question paper.

    1. Download the GATE 2026 CSE answer key, question paper, and response sheet from the official website.

    2. Open the response sheet to check the answers marked during the exam.

    3. Match each response with the correct answer provided in the official GATE CSE 2026 answer key.

    4. Award marks for every correct answer as per the official marking scheme.

    5. Deduct marks for incorrect MCQs, wherever negative marking is applicable.

    6. Add all marks to calculate the total raw score.

    7. Compare the estimated score with previous years’ cutoffs to assess qualifying chances.

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    GATE 2026 CS Marking Scheme

    Question TypeMarks Per QuestionCorrect AnswerIncorrect AnswerNegative Marking

    MCQ

    1 mark

    +1

    −1/3

    Yes

    MCQ

    2 marks

    +2

    −2/3

    Yes

    MSQ

    1 or 2 marks

    Full marks

    0

    No

    NAT

    1 or 2 marks

    Full marks (as per accuracy)

    0

    No

    Official GATE CSE shift 2 answer key.

    IIT Guwahati has published the answer key for the GATE 2026 CSE shift 2 on February 22, 2026.

    Steps to download the GATE 2026 answer key CSE

    • Visit the official GATE 2026 website.

    • Click on the link for the GATE 2026 CSE shift 2 answer key available on the homepage.

    • Log in using the Enrollment ID or Email ID and Password.

    • Select the Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) paper.

    • Choose Shift 2 from the available options.

    • The GATE 2026 CSE shift 2 answer key will be displayed on the screen.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the GATE 2026 CSE answer key be released?
    A:

    The provisional GATE 2026 CSE answer key has been released on February 22, 2026.

    Q: Is the GATE 2026 CSE answer key released shift-wise?
    A:

    Yes. The GATE 2026 CSE answer key is released separately for each shift, including Shift 1 and Shift 2, along with their respective question papers.

    Q: Can I challenge the GATE 2026 CSE answer key?
    A:

    Yes. Candidates can challenge the provisional GATE 2026 CSE answer key by submitting objections. Candidates have to pay a fee for every question, and they also have to submit valid proof to support the challenge.

    Q: Will the final result be based on the provisional answer key?
    A:

    No, the GATE 2026 result will be prepared based on the final answer key.

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