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GATE DA 2026 Answer Key PDF - Various coaching institutes have released the GATE 2026 DA answer key on their websites. The unofficial GATE 2026 DA answer key is memory-based, and the answers have been provided by subject experts. Candidates can check the GATE DA 2026 unofficial answer key here. Based on the GATE 2026 answer key, candidates will be able to determine their performance in the exam. The GATE 2026 exam for DA was held on February 15, 2026. IIT Guwahati will publish the GATE 2026 answer key on the official website once all the exams are concluded.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Guwahati) has concluded the GATE 2026 examination. The authority conducted the GATE 2026 exam on February 14 and 15, 2026. The examination was held in two shifts - morning shift (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and afternoon shift (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm).
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The GATE 2026 official answer key will contain the correct answers as chosen by the authority. Along with the answer key, the GATE 2026 question paper and response key will also be released. The authority will also allow the candidates to challenge the answer key. Once the GATE 2026 answer key challenge window is concluded, the final answer key will be published. The GATE 2026 result will be based on the final answer key.
Also check: GATE 2026 DA cutoff marks
The GATE 2026 DA unofficial answer key has been updated here in the form of images. These are memory-based, and students and candidates can determine their difficulty level of the exam and more.


















IIT Guwahati will announce the publishing date for the GATE 2026 DA official answer key on the official website in a few days. After all the exams are concluded, the GATE 2026 answer key is released. Candidates will be able to download the GATE DA 2026 answer key without having to log into the portal. The direct link will be updated here when released.
Candidates can download the GATE 2026 answer key from the official portal of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.
Visit the Official GATE Website
Click on “GATE 2026 Answer Key” Link
Select the GATE 2026 DA answer key
Download the GATE 2026 DA Answer Key PDF
The GATE 2026 DA answer key will be displayed on the screen.
Question Type | Marks | Negative Marking |
MCQ (1 mark) | +1 | –0.33 |
MCQ (2 marks) | +2 | –0.66 |
MSQ | As per the question | No negative marking |
NAT | As per the question | No negative marking |
Candidates will be allowed to challenge the GATE 2026 DA answer key once the provisional answer key is released. The steps to challenge the GATE DA 2026 answer key are given below.
Log in to the GATE 2026 candidate portal using your enrollment number and password.
Candidates must select the question they want to challenge.
Candidates have to upload the supporting proof regarding the objection.
Candidates must pay Rs 500 per question.
The GATE DA final answer key 2026 is published after reviewing all challenges. This final key is used for result preparation, score normalisation (if applicable), and rank calculation. Once the final key is released, no further objections are accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, candidates can challenge the provisional key by paying a fee and submitting valid proof.
Yes, if any challenges are accepted, the final answer key may change, and your score may be updated.
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The link to the question paper is attached here. You can also find the answer key that will help you analyse your in-depth performance. Careers360 provides students with preparation tips that will help them utilise their time effectively in preparartion.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/gate-metallurgical-question-papers
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Yes, you can get admission in M.Tech CSE without GATE .
Through university entrance exams
Many universities conduct their own M.Tech entrance exams. You have to qualify the test and sometimes attend an interview.
Through JET for M.Tech
JET (JAIN Entrance Test) is conducted by Jain University.
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No you cannot get admission to IIT for M Tech if your B Tech is not completed at the time of admission, even if you clear the GATE cutoff but Yes, you can appear for GATE 2028 in your 3rd year of B Tech even if your degree is
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The link to the question paper is attached here. You can access the question papers along with the answer key on the careers360 website. Careers360 also provides students with preparation tips that will help them in preparing and the mock test and analyse their in-depth performance.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/last-15-years-gate-papers-solutions
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Here is a link for the sample papers for GATE Exam with DA subjects. Tap on the link given below to open it:
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