
The official GATE Question Paper 2026 and final Answer Keys have been released by IIT Guwahati for all test papers. Conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, these official documents serve as the final authority for score calculation and result processing.
Candidates can now download the branch-wise GATE 2026 question paper PDFs and official keys to verify their marked responses against the Master Question Paper. These authentic PDFs provide the most accurate resource for aspirants to evaluate their performance and for future candidates to understand the exact exam pattern and subject-wise weightage set by the organizing institute.
The branch-wise GATE 2026 question papers provided here are the official PDFs released by the conducting authority, IIT Guwahati. These documents, along with the final answer keys, serve as the definitive record for the 2026 examination. Candidates should use these official Master Question Papers to cross-verify their responses, as the question numbering here matches the official evaluation standards used for result processing.
| Date | GATE Question Paper 2026 |
| February 07, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE ES Question Paper 2026 |
| February 07, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE IN Question Paper 2026 |
| February 07, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE XE Question Paper 2026 |
| February 07, 2026 (Shift 2) | GATE CH Question Paper 2026 |
| February 08, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE CS-1 Question Paper 2026 |
| February 08, 2026 (Shift 2) | GATE CS-2 Question Paper 2026 |
| February 14, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE CE-1 Question Paper 2026 |
| February 14, 2026 (Shift 2) | GATE CE-2 Question Paper 2026 |
| February 14, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE EE Question Paper 2026 |
| February 14, 2026 (Shift 2) | GATE ME Question Paper 2026 |
| February 15, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE ECE Question Paper 2026 |
| February 15, 2026 (Shift 2) | GATE DA Question Paper 2026 |
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The official GATE 2026 Question Papers and final Answer Keys released by IIT Guwahati are now available for all branches. These official PDFs provide the definitive set of questions and correct options used for the final evaluation and result processing. Candidates can download these subject-wise papers and keys from the table below to accurately calculate their probable scores.
Since this is the final Gate answer key 2026 issued by the conducting authority, it includes any corrections or 'Marks to All' (MTA) decisions made following the official objection window. Candidates are encouraged to refer to these official documents for the most precise assessment of their performance.
| Date | GATE Question Paper 2026 Answer Key (Unofficial) |
| February 07, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE ES 2026 Answer Key |
| February 07, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE IN 2026 Answer Key |
| February 07, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE XE 2026 Answer Key |
| February 07, 2026 (Shift 2) | GATE CH 2026 Answer Key |
| February 08, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE CS-1 2026 Answer Key |
| February 08, 2026 (Shift 2) | GATE CS-2 2026 Answer Key |
| February 14, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE CE-1 2026 Answer Key |
| February 14, 2026 (Shift 2) | GATE CE-2 2026 Answer Key |
| February 14, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE EE 2026 Answer Key |
| February 14, 2026 (Shift 2) | GATE ME 2026 Answer Key |
| February 15, 2026 (Shift 1) | GATE ECE 2026 Answer Key |
| February 15, 2026 (Shift 2) | GATE DA 2026 Answer Key |
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Official Master Question Papers from IIT Guwahati: The definitive set of questions used for the 2026 examination across all 30 test papers.
Final Answer Keys for Result Processing: Verified solutions and "Marks to All" (MTA) updates released after the official challenge window.
Complete Paper Structure and Sectional Weightage: Includes the full 100-mark distribution, covering General Aptitude and core subject-specific sections.
Official MCQ, MSQ, and NAT Question Formats: Authentic question types reflecting the exact difficulty level and technical standards set by the conducting authority.
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