GATE 2026 Response Sheet Released (Live): Answer Key Objection Window Closed; Result on March 19

Evaluating Your GATE 2026 Raw Score 

To estimate your performance before the final result, you can calculate your raw marks out of 100 by comparing your GOAPS response sheet with the official provisional answer key. Check the marking scheme given above. The score formula is: 

Total Raw Marks = {Total Marks from Correct Answers} - {Negative Marks from MCQs} 

GATE 2026: Marks vs. Score Comparison 

Your GATE marks represent the raw total you earned out of 100 based on the marking scheme. In contrast, the GATE score is a normalized value calculated out of 1000, designed to standardize performance across different sessions and difficulty levels. Both will be detailed in the official results scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.

Download Your GATE 2026 Response Sheet 

Follow these steps to access your recorded answers: 

• Go to the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. 

• Enter your GATE ID/Email, Password, and the captcha on the GOAPS interface. 

• Select the "View Response" link on your dashboard to see your recorded answers. 

• Open the "Master Question Paper and Answer Key" link to compare your responses and estimate your score. 

GATE 2026 Scorecard Validity and PSU Recruitment 

While the official GATE scorecard is valid for three years from the date of announcement, its utility for Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) recruitment varies. Most PSUs prefer the current year's scorecard or, at most, a one-year-old result. If you are aiming for a job at a PSU, it is vital to check their specific recruitment notification for the required GATE year. 

Restrictions on Challenging the GATE Provisional Answer Key 

Not all applicants are eligible to raise objections. Provisional candidates - those whose applications contain discrepancies in names, photographs, signatures, or other critical data are barred from the contest process. While they can view their individual responses on the GOAPS portal, the "Challenge" functionality will be disabled for them. 

Post-Challenge Review Process of GATE 2026 

Once the objection window closes on February 28, a panel of subject matter experts will review all submitted challenges. 

• If an objection is validated, the correction will be reflected in the final answer key. 

• GATE 2026 final answer key is absolute and cannot be challenged further. 

• he final results, calculated based on this revised key, will be announced on March 19, 2026.

GATE Objection Fees and Payment Modes 

To raise an objection you must pay a fee of INR 500 per question. 

• There is no limit on the number of questions you can challenge, provided the fee is paid for each. 

• Payments are accepted via UPI / Netbanking / Credit Card / Debit Card. 

• The objection fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether your challenge is accepted or rejected. 

GATE 2026 Answer Key Challenge: Fees and Process 

The objection window is currently active. If you intend to challenge the official answer key, check the procedure and fee on our Studyriserr page.