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    GATE ECE Answer Key 2026 OUT - Download PDF with Solutions

    GATE ECE Answer Key 2026 OUT - Download PDF with Solutions

    RanjeetaUpdated on 19 Mar 2026, 02:11 PM IST

    GATE ECE Answer Key 2026: IIT Guwahati has released the GATE ECE final answe key on March 19, 2026. Candidates can check the GATE ECE answer key 2026 challenge window link on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The official final GATE answer key is out before the GATE 2026 results. Candidates can check the GATE result link on the official website. The provisional GATE ECE 2026 answer key and response sheet were released on February 22, 2026. Candidates will find the correct answer to the GATE question via the answer key. The GATE 2026 ECE exam has been conducted on February 15, 2026, in the morning shift.
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    This Story also Contains

    1. GATE ECE Answer Key Dates - Official Dates
    2. How to download the GATE ECE Answer Key?
    3. Raise Objection Against GATE 2026 ECE Answer Key
    4. How to Calculate Score Using GATE ECE Answer Key 2026?
    5. Previous Year’s GATE ECE Answer Key
    GATE ECE Answer Key 2026 OUT - Download PDF with Solutions
    GATE ECE Answer Key 2026

    Once the GATE ECE provisional answer key is released, candidates can submit their challenge against the answer keys before the last date. Next, objections will be accepted against the provisional answer key, and the final answer key will be released online. Find more details on the GATE ECE answer key in the article below.

    GATE ECE Answer Key Dates - Official Dates

    The dates for the answer key have been announced online. Candidates can check the other important dates for the GATE 2026 exam. The answer key dates have been updated in the table below.

    EventsDates

    GATE 2026 Exam Dates

    February 7, 8, 14, and 15

    GATE ECE Exam Date

    February 15, 2026

    GATE ECE provisional answer keyFebruary 22, 2026

    Objections against the provisional answer key

    February 25, 2026

    GATE 2026 Final Answer Key

    March 19, 2026

    GATE 2026 Result

    March 19, 2026

    GATE 2026 Scorecard

    March 27, 2026, to May 31, 2026

    How to download the GATE ECE Answer Key?

    To download the GATE ECE answer key, candidates are required to visit the official website when the answer keys are released on the scheduled dates. Candidates who are still confused about the answer key download process can check out the steps below.

    • Begin by visiting the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

    • On the home page, navigate to the GATE answer key link.

    • Now go to the GATE login page and log in with the GATE credentials.

    • The answer key link will be available in PDF format.

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    Raise Objection Against GATE 2026 ECE Answer Key

    After the GATE answer is released, candidates can raise objections against their GATE answer keys. Candidates can required to make a payment of Rs 500 to challenge the official provisional answers. Here are the steps to challenge the GATE ECE answer key.

    • Students must visit the GATE 2026 GOAPS and log in with their GATE enrollment ID and password.

    • Navigate to the ‘Contest answer key’ link on the page.

    • Now, as per the challenge, select the specific question number from your GATE response sheet to challenge.

    • The next step requires candidates to select the number of questions to be answered

    • Candidates must explain the challenge in 500 words and attach supporting documents for their claim

    • After that, candidates are required to make an paymen to Rs 500 for each challenge.

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    How to Calculate Score Using GATE ECE Answer Key 2026?

    Candidates can calculate the GATE ECE question paper via the answer key. To calculate the GATE score using the answer key, follow the instructions below:

    • Candidates must first download their response sheet and answer key.

    • Now, candidates must match their answers against the official provisional key to count the correct, incorrect, and unanswered questions.

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    Follow the given marking scheme for calculation.

    • MCQ Marks: Total marks (1 mark) + Total marks (2 marks)

    • Total marks (1 mark) = 1 x no. of correct attempts – 1/3 x no. of wrong attempts

    • Total marks (2 marks) = 2 x number of correct attempts – 2/3 x number of wrong attempts

    • Net Marks: Total marks (1 mark) + Total marks (2 marks)

    General Formula: Total marks = Marks secured for correct response – Negative marks for wrong response.

    GATE Normalisation Formula Image

    GATE_2026_Normalisation_Formula

    Previous Year’s GATE ECE Answer Key

    Since the GATE answer key for 2026 has not been released yet. Candidates can check out the previous year's answers to compare their answers.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the GATE ECE Answer Key being released?
    A:

    The  GATE ECE provisional Answer Key has been released on February 22, 2026.

    Q: What is the GATE ECE exam date?
    A:

    The GATE ECE exam date was February 15, 2026.

    Q: What is the GATE ECE answer key?
    A:

    GATE ECE answer key is an official PDF file released by IIT Guwahati, which contains all the Listing correct answers for all 65 questions in the Electronics and Communication Engineering paper

    Q: What is the expected GATE ECE qualifying marks?
    A:

    The expected GATE ECE qualifying marks are General - 25, OBC-22.5, SC/ST/PwD-16.5.

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