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    GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper Available: Shift-wise PDFs & Memory-Based Questions

    GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper Available: Shift-wise PDFs & Memory-Based Questions

    Shivani PooniaUpdated on 22 Feb 2026, 02:45 PM IST

    GATE 2026 7th February Question Paper: Students can refer GATE 7 February 2026 question paper here, as the exam has concluded. The unofficial GATE 7 February 2026 question paper PDF and other details are provided here to help aspirants assess their performance. The GATE 2026 answer key details are also available below. Based on the GATE 2026 February 7 paper analysis, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. IIT Guwahati has released the official GATE 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet along with the Master Question Paper. Candidates can download the answer key and response sheet using their enrollment id and password.
    Also Check: GATE 2026 Feb 8 Question Paper | GATE 2026 CSE Question Paper | GATE 2026 Feb 8 Paper Analysis

    This Story also Contains

    1. Download GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper PDF
    2. GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 2 Question Paper: Chemistry
    3. GATE 2026 BioTech February 7 Shift 2 Question Paper
    4. GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 1 Question Paper: Life Science (XL)
    5. GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 1 Question Paper: Engineering Science
    6. GATE Previous Year Question Paper PDF
    GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper Available: Shift-wise PDFs & Memory-Based Questions
    GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper

    As the GATE exam 2026, 7 February 2026, shifts 1 and 2, both are over, updates are provided below. Candidates who appeared for the exam can access the unofficial GATE 2026 February 7 question paper with solutions to review the question paper. This will help them understand the paper structure and difficulty level, and examine subject-specific patterns.

    Download GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper PDF

    The Gate 2026 February 7 question paper pdf for shift 1 and 2 is provided below. Candidates can download the complete question paper, which includes memory-based questions and their corresponding solutions. The following Papers have been conducted as per each shift:

    GATE 7th Feb 2026 Shift 1 Question Paper (Forenoon Shift)

    The following papers were conducted in Shift 1 on February 7, 2026.

    • AG – Agricultural Engineering

    • ES – Environmental Science and Engineering

    • GG – Geomatics Engineering

    • IN – Instrumentation Engineering

    • MA – Mathematics

    • MN – Mining Engineering

    • TF – Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

    • XE – Engineering Sciences

    • XL – Life Sciences

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    GATE 7th Feb 2026 Shift 2 Question Paper (Afternoon Shift)

    The following papers were conducted in Shift 2, and the GATE Feb 7 question paper pdf can be downloaded from this page shortly.

    • AE – Aerospace Engineering

    • BT – Biotechnology

    • CH – Chemical Engineering

    • CY – Chemistry

    • GE – Geomatics Engineering

    • PH – Physics

    • XH – Humanities and Social Sciences

    GATE Previous Year Question Paper's
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    Now, let's see the detailed information about each shift and each paper.

    GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 2 Question Paper: Chemistry

    SectionDifficulty LevelKey Highlights
    General AptitudeEasy to ModerateMost scoring section: verbal, reasoning, and basic numericals
    Physical ChemistryModerate to DifficultCalculation-heavy NATs: thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, quantum chemistry
    Organic ChemistryModerateMechanism-based questions: intermediates, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, pericyclic reactions
    Inorganic ChemistryModerate to ToughConceptual questions from coordination chemistry, organometallics, cluster compounds
    Overall PaperModerate to DifficultTricky MSQs, calculation-intensive NATs, concept-focused rather than memory-based
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    Memory Based Questions:
    Question 1: On stereochemistry

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    Question 2:

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    Question 3: Question on group theory

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    Question 4: The reaction that gives meso 1,2 Piphnye Ethan 1,2 diol?

    Question 5:

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    GATE 2026 BioTech February 7 Shift 2 Question Paper

    SectionDifficulty LevelKey Highlights
    General AptitudeModerateStandard verbal and reasoning questions; moderate level compared to previous years
    Biotechnology (BT Core)ToughNew and uncommon concepts observed; several questions differed from previous year trends
    Engineering MathematicsToughConceptually demanding and calculation-intensive questions
    Overall PaperToughHigher difficulty than previous years; expected lower cutoff for Biotechnology due to tougher paper

    Memory-based questions:

    Question 1: Oxygen transfer rate depends upon.

    Question 2: Question on Klinefelter syndrome

    Question 3: 5 ′ capping of mRNA

    Question 4: A vaccine that uses a piece of microbial DNA to produce antigen in the host is known as:
    (1) Live attenuated vaccine
    (2) Inactivated vaccine
    (3) Conjugate vaccine
    (4) DNA vaccine

    GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 1 Question Paper: Life Science (XL)


    SectionDifficulty LevelKey Topics AskedRemarks
    General Aptitude (GA)EasyDice, Pythagoras theorem, Age problems, Distance problemsStraightforward and scoring
    ChemistryModerateOrganic reaction mechanisms (SN1/SN2), Nitric acid reactions, Buffer solutions, Coordination compoundsConcept-based, required clarity in fundamentals
    BiochemistryEasyPentose phosphate pathway, Enzyme kinetics, Turnover numberMore MSQ & NAT questions than usual; scoring for prepared students
    BotanyModerate to ToughConceptual and analytical plant science questionsRequired in-depth understanding
    MicrobiologyModerateCore microbiology conceptsBalanced mix of theory and application
    ZoologyModerately ChallengingMetabolic pathways, Enzyme kinetics, Receptor–ligand interactionConceptual and slightly lengthy
    Food TechnologyEasyBasic food science and processing conceptsEasiest and most scoring section for many candidates


    Memory Based Questions:
    Question 1: let P in refluetion from R3 to R3 through two dim subspace. Then find the value of 2tr(p)−3det(p)

    Question 2: f:D→D(D→ Open Unit Disc). If f(0)=0 Then possible values of f′(0) ?

    a) i/10
    b) 5/2i
    c) −5/2i
    d) 3/2i

    Question 3: f(z)=|z|2−5z¯+2, then f(z) is diff at

    a) z=5
    b) z=−5i
    c) z=5i
    d) z=−5

    Question 4: ∑an(z−2)n cgs at z=5 and dgs at z=−1 Find Roc

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    GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 1 Question Paper: Engineering Science

    SectionDifficulty LevelNature of QuestionsKey Topics Asked
    Engineering Mathematics (XE-A)ModerateConceptual + NumericalStandard engineering mathematics topics
    Fluid Mechanics (XE-B)ModerateTheory + Statement-BasedNavier–Stokes equations, Pipe flow losses, Dimensional analysis, Potential flow, Boundary layer theory
    Materials Science (XE-C)ModerateConceptualFundamental material behavior and properties
    Solid Mechanics (XE-D)Moderate to ToughNumerical + ConceptualBending moment diagrams, Mohr’s circle, Torsion of shafts, Stress–strain relations
    Thermodynamics (XE-E)Easy to Moderate (Lengthy)Theory + NumericalOtto & Diesel cycles, First & Second Laws, Properties of pure substances


    Memory Based Questions:
    Solid mechanics question

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    Vibration question

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    GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 1 Question Paper

    GATE PaperQuestion Paper PDF Link

    GATE Agricultural Engineering Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    GATE Environmental Science and Engineering Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    GATE Geomatics Engineering Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    GATE Instrumentation Engineering Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    Mathematics Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    Textile Engineering and Fibre Science Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    Engineering Sciences Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    Life Sciences Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 2 Question Paper

    GATE PaperQuestion Paper PDF Links

    GATE Aerospace Engineering Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    GATE Biotechnology Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    GATE Chemical Engineering Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    GATE Chemistry Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    GATE Geomatics Engineering Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    GATE Physics Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon

    GATE Humanities and Social Sciences Question Paper PDF

    To be available soon


    GATE Previous Year Question Paper PDF

    Download GATE 2025 Previous Year Question Papers PDF

    GATE 2025 question papers are useful to enhance your preparation. Check it below:

    GATE 2025 Aerospace Engineering (AE) Paper and Answer key

    GATE 2025 Agricultural Engineering (AG) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Architecture and Planning (AR) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Biomedical Engineering (BM) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Biotechnology (BT) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Civil Engineering (CE-1) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Civil Engineering (CE-2) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Chemical Engineering (CH) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Computer Science and IT (CS-1) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Computer Science and IT (CS-2) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Chemistry (CY) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Data Science and AI (DA) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Electronics and Communication (EC) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Electrical Engineering (EE) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Environmental Science (ES) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Ecology and Evolution (EY) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Geomatics Engineering (GE) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Geology - GG-1 Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Geophysics - GG-2 Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Mathematics (MA) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Mining Engineering (MN) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Metallurgical Engineering (MT) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Naval Arch. & Marine Engg. (NM) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Petroleum Engineering (PE) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Physics (PH) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Production and Industrial (PI) Paper and Answer Key

    GATE 2025 Statistics (ST) Paper and Answer Key

    Download GATE 2024 Previous Year Question Papers PDF


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How can I calculate my GATE score before the result?
    A:

    Candidates can calculate their marks using the formula:

    Total Marks for Correct Answers) - (Total Negative Marks for Wrong MCQs)

    Q: Can I challenge the GATE 2026 Answer Key?
    A:

    Yes. Students can challenge specific questions, after the release of the provisional answer key, by paying 500Rs. per question. 

    Q: Was GATE 2026 easy?
    A:

    It was of moderate difficulty.

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