GATE Question Paper 2026 PDF (Memory-Based, Released by PW), Download Branch-Wise Paper with Solutions

GATE Question Paper 2026 has been released by Physics Wallah (PW) in memory-based format, compiled and shared shift-wise for all branches using students’ recollections and post-exam feedback. Conducted by IIT Guwahati, the GATE 2026 exam is being held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in CBT mode across India.

These PW memory-based question papers help candidates analyse the overall difficulty level, understand subject-wise weightage, and identify important topics asked in the exam. Aspirants appearing in upcoming shifts can use them to fine-tune their exam strategy. Once IIT Guwahati releases the official GATE 2026 question papers, the authentic PDFs will be updated here.

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GATE Question Paper 2026 Branch-Wise Date-Wise List

The branch-wise GATE 2026 question papers released by Physics Wallah (PW) are unofficial, memory-based papers prepared using students’ recall and post-exam feedback. These papers are not issued by the conducting authority. The official GATE 2026 question papers will be updated here once released by IIT Guwahati.

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GATE Question Paper 2026 Solutions

Along with the memory-based GATE 2026 question papers, unofficial answer keys and solutions prepared by Physics Wallah (PW) subject experts have been released shift-wise. These solutions are based on recalled questions and student feedback, helping candidates estimate their probable scores.

Once IIT Guwahati officially releases the GATE 2026 question papers and GATE Answer Key 2026, the official solution PDFs will be updated on this page. Until then, candidates can refer to the unofficial PW answer keys for various branches provided in the table below.

How to Use GATE Question Paper 2026 for Preparation

• Analyse difficulty level and question distribution:
  Review the paper to understand whether the shift was easy, moderate, or difficult and how marks were distributed across topics.

• Identify frequently asked and high-weightage topics:
  Observe repeated concepts and chapters that appear consistently across shifts and branches.

• Practice solving questions within the actual exam time limit:
  Attempt memory-based papers in a 3-hour setting to simulate real exam pressure.

• Compare your approach with expert solutions:
  Match your solution methods with expert explanations to improve conceptual clarity.

• Track mistakes and revise weak areas strategically:
  Use errors to identify gaps in preparation and adjust your revision plan accordingly.

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What Is Included in GATE Question Paper 2026 PDF?

• Memory-based questions compiled from student feedback:
  Questions recalled by candidates immediately after the exam.

• Unofficial MCQs and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions:
  Prepared to closely match the actual exam pattern.

• Section-wise distribution as per the latest exam pattern:
  Includes General Aptitude and core subject questions.

• Questions reflecting real exam difficulty and trends:
  Useful for analysing shift-wise variations and topic focus.

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