GATE 2026 Answer Key Challenge (Started) - How to Raise Objection for GATE Answer Keys

GATE 2026 Objection Window Start Date

The authority has announced the GATE answer key 2026 challenge release dates on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can check the Challenge GATE Answer Key 2026 dates, as updated in the table below.

GATE 2026 Answer Key IITG Challenge Process Important Dates

GATE 2026 Answer Key Challenge Download link

The link for the GATE 2026 answer key challenge is now active at the official website. Candidates can access the link by clicking it and logging in with their JEE application number and password.

• gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• goaps.iitg.ac.in/login

Who is Eligible for GATE 2026 Answers Key Objection?

Candidates who have participated in the GATE 2026 exam are eligible for the answer key challenge. To challenge an answer key, there is always a need to review answers and look for some blatant mistakes. If a candidate finds any mistake or discrepancy, he/she can object to it through the official GATE portal. Before you make a conclusion, just make sure that you corroborated the information using reference books, research papers, etc. Candidates must compare the provisional answer key and the GATE exam response sheet to find questions that can be challenged.

How to Raise Objection For GATE Answer Keys Via GOAPS?

Candidates can follow the step-by-step guide below to challenge the provisional answer key.

• Visit the official GATE 2026 answer key website.

• Click on the “Contest Answer Key" tab.

• You will be redirected to the payment gateway.

• Pay INR 500 per challenge through online mode.

• Enter the question number you wish to challenge after successful payment.

GATE Answer Key 2026 Objection Fee

The objection fee for the GATE answer key 2026 is around Rs 500 for Indian students. Candidates who will appear for GATE 2026 and identify discrepancies in the answer key can raise objections. The GATE 2026 Answer Key Objection Window will remain active from February 25 to 28. To challenge the answer key, candidates must pay the online fee.

Is the GATE Exam Response Sheet OUT?

Yes, the GATE 2026 response sheet has been released on February 22, along with the provisional answer key. Candidates can access the GATE response sheet answer key from the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE response sheet includes all the questions and answers selected by the candidates.

What is the Next Step After the GATE 2026 Answer Key Challenege?

After submitting the GATE answer key challenge, the next steps are expert review of objections, GATE 2026 final answer key release, and declaration of GATE 2026 result on March 19, 2026.

• Expert review Answer key challenge: The answer key objection submitted by candidates will be reviewed by subject matter experts. If they find any valid objection,it will be added to the final answer key.
• GATE Final Answe Key: Next, the authority will release the final answer.Not that candidates cannot challenge the GATE 2026 final answer key.
• GATE Result: Finally, IIT Guwahati will announce the GATE 2026 result on the official website.

GATE 2026 Final Answer Key

The authority will release the final answer key for GATE 2026 release date on the official website. 2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates will be able to download the answer key for GATE 2026 without any login credentials. The GATE 2026 final answer key download direct link will be provided here. Follpw the steps to download answer key.

• Visit the officila webiste of GATE.
• On the home page under the notification section, check the GATE answe key challenge updates.
• Now click on GOAPS Portal from 'Challenges/Contests on Questions/Keys are available on GOAPS Portal from'.
• The GOAPs login window will open, at goaps.iitg.ac.in/login.
• Now login with your GATE enrollment ID and password.