The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has released the final answer key for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download the answer key from the official portal, goaps.iitg.ac.in, by logging in with their credentials.
With the release of the final answer key, candidates can estimate their probable scores ahead of the result declaration. As per the official schedule, the GATE 2026 results are expected to be announced on March 19.
According to the marking scheme, there is no negative marking for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions, while multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carry negative marks for incorrect responses. Candidates can calculate their estimated scores by tallying correct answers, assigning marks based on the scheme, and arriving at a total score.
GATE Final Answer Key 2026: Steps to Download
The GATE 2026 examination was conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 across multiple centres. The release of the final answer key marks a key step ahead of the result announcement and subsequent admission and recruitment processes.