GATE Response Sheet 2026 OUT: Check How to Raise Objections Against Provisional Answer Key at GOAPS Portal

GATE 2026 Answer Key: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released the GATE Answer Key 2026 for all papers on February 22, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 can download the provisional answer key and their response sheet from the official website of GATE 2026 gate2026.iitg.ac.in, to review their performance. Along with the answer key, the IITG also opens the objection window on February 25, where candidates can challenge any discrepancies in the provisional answer key. The authorities will thoroughly examine all objections, and corrections will be made if required. As of now, there is no official confirmation regarding the date to raise objections against the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 answer key.

Challenges/Contests on Questions/Keys are available on the GOAPS Portal from February 25 to February 28, 2026. Candidates are advised to raise objections, if any, within the stipulated time.

How to Download the GATE Answer Key 2026

The candidates can follow these steps to download the GATE 2026 provisional answer keys along with the response sheet from the official website:

Step 1: Visit the official GATE 2026 website.

Step 2: Look for the “Provisional Answer Key” link on the homepage.

Step 3: Fill in all the required information at the ‘GOAPS’ portal

Step 4: Select the respective paper/subject for which you appeared.

Step 5: The answer key PDF will open on the screen.

Step 6: Cross-check your responses with the provisional answer key.

Steps to Raise Objections Against the GATE 2026 Answer Key

Once the objection window opens, candidates can follow the steps below to raise objections against the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 answer key:

Step 1: Visit the official GOAPS portal.

Step 2: Log in using your Enrollment ID and Password.

Step 3: Click on the “Answer Key Challenge” link.

Step 4: Select the question number and the answer option you want to challenge.

Step 5: Click on the “Challenge” option.

Step 6: Upload valid supporting documents or proof.

Step 7: Review your challenge and pay the required fee.

Step 8: Submit the objection and save a copy for future reference.

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