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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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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.
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.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
GATE 2026 Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, and 15 |
GATE ECE Exam Date | February 15, 2026 |
| GATE ECE provisional answer key | February 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 |
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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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.
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.
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.

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.
| Year | Question Paper with answer keys |
|---|---|
2025 | |
2024 | |
2023 | |
2022 | |
2021 | |
2020 | |
2019 | |
2018 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE ECE provisional Answer Key has been released on February 22, 2026.
The GATE ECE exam date was February 15, 2026.
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
The expected GATE ECE qualifying marks are General - 25, OBC-22.5, SC/ST/PwD-16.5.
On Question asked by student community
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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
Yes, you can get a seat in VLSI. However, different colleges have different cut-off scores. Check the respective college GATE cut off before applying.
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.
If you are getting confused, you can explore more courses after 12th for the science stream . Based on your interest, you can pursue B.Tech in CSE and later specialise in cybersecurity. After your graduation, you can appear in GATE to pursue higher studies in some of the top institutes
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.
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