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    GATE 2026 Feb 15 Answer Key (Out) – Download PDF & Solutions for Shift 1, 2

    GATE 2026 Feb 15 Answer Key (Out) – Download PDF & Solutions for Shift 1, 2

    Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 28 Feb 2026, 03:10 PM IST

    GATE 2026 Feb 15 Answer Key - IIT Guwahati is conducting the GATE 2026 February answer key challenge window from February 25 to 28, 2026. The authority has activated the GATE answer key 2026 challenge link on the the official website, GATE2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can raise objections to the answer key through challenge window by paying Rs.500 per question before deadline of February 28, 2026. The Final answer key for GATE 2026 will be released along with GATE 2026 results on March 19, 2026. The GATE 2026 exam conducted on February 15, 2026, for EC, AR, and DA papers.

    This Story also Contains

    1. GATE 2026 Official Feb 15 2026 Answer Key
    2. GATE Feb 15 Answer Key 2026 Release Date
    3. How to Download GATE 2026 Feb 15 Answer Key?
    4. How to Calculate Marks Using GATE 2026 February 15 Answer Key?
    5. GATE 2026 February 15 Response Sheet
    6. GATE 2026 Feb 15 Final Answer Key
    GATE 2026 Feb 15 Answer Key (Out) – Download PDF & Solutions for Shift 1, 2
    GATE 2026 Feb 15 Answer Key – Download PDF & Solutions

    GATE 2026 Official Feb 15 2026 Answer Key

    The official GATE 2026 answer key is available on the official website, GATE2026.iitg.ac.in. The direct links for the GATE 2026 EC, AR & DA official answer keys has been updated here.

    GATE Feb 15 Answer Key 2026 Release Date

    EventsDates

    GATE 2026 Exam Date

    February 15, 2026

    Release of GATE response sheets

    February 22, 2026

    GATE 2026 answer key release date

    February 22, 2026

    GATE 2026 answer key challenge window datesFebruary 25 to 28, 2026

    GATE 2026 final answer key date

    March 2026

    Declaration of GATE result 2026

    March 19, 2026

    Scorecard release for candidates

    March 27, 2026

    How to Download GATE 2026 Feb 15 Answer Key?

    To download the GATE 2026 Feb 15 answer key, candidates can refer to the steps below

    1. Visit the official GATE 2026 website.

    2. Click on the “GATE 2026 Answer Key” link.

    3. Select the paper and session (February 15).

    4. Download the PDF file.

    5. Cross-check your responses with the official solutions.

    How to Calculate Marks Using GATE 2026 February 15 Answer Key?

    The GATE 2026 February 15 answer key calculation process is straightforward. Follow the official marking scheme:

    Total Marks = (Correct Answers × Marks) – (Negative Marks for Incorrect Answers)

    GATE 2026 Marking Scheme for Different Question Types

    Question TypeMarks per QuestionCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer (Negative Marking)Unattempted

    MCQ

    1 Mark

    +1

    – 1/3

    0

    MCQ

    2 Marks

    +2

    – 2/3

    0

    MSQ

    1 or 2 Marks

    Full Marks

    No Negative Marking

    0

    NAT

    1 or 2 Marks

    Full Marks

    No Negative Marking

    0

    GATE 2026 February 15 Response Sheet

    Along with the answer key, the GATE 2026 February 15 response sheet has been released. The GATE 2026 response sheet contains the answers marked by the candidate during the examination. Candidates can compare their responses marked in the GATE 2026 Feb 15 response sheet with the answer key to determine their performance.

    GATE 2026 Feb 15 Final Answer Key

    Once the objection window is completed, IIT Guwahati will publish the GATE Feb 15 final answer key on the official website. The GATE 2026 result will be based on the final answer key.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is GATE 2026 answer key released?
    A:

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

    Q: Is GATE 2026 easy or tough?
    A:

    The GATE ECE 2026 Shift 1 exam, held on February 15, was reported to be moderate in difficulty

    Q: What is a good rank in GATE 2026?
    A:

    A rank below 200 in GATE 2026 is generally considered an excellent rank.

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    GATE 2026 score of 320 (OBC, AIR 1633 in XE), admission to top IITs will be difficult. However, you may get opportunities in newer IITs or lower-demand branches in later or spot rounds. You have better chances in NITs, IIITs, and state universities through CCMT counseling. PSU opportunities are

    Every PSU has different cut-off marks and eligibility. Hence, it is suggested to apply for PSU after checking the eligibility. Also, they do not reveal the marks of the finally selected candidates. So, wait for the final merit list.

    Yes. You can. GATE eligibility specifies that students in their 3rd year and above can appear for the exam. Since the results are valid for 3 years, you can use the same for your admissions.