GATE 2026 Response Sheets Expected This Week? How to Check Provisional Answer Key, Raise Objections

GATE 2026 Answer Key: IIT Guwahati is likely to release the GATE 2026 response sheets and provisional answer key soon. Along with the answer key PDF, the conducting body will also be opening the window for candidates to raise challenges on the GATE 2026 provisional Answer Key. 

The GATE 2026 response sheets are copies of the answers marked by students during the exams. The response sheets will be available for download on the GOAPS portal. As and when the response sheet is issued, candidates can download the question papers, response sheets and the provisional answer key to cross-check for errors. In case of any errors, students can challenge the same through the Answer key objection window, also available on the GOAPS portal.

GATE 2026 provisional answer key, response sheets will be given on the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in or the GOAPS portal - goaps.iitg.ac.in/login. To download the answer key, students must visit the official website and log in with their Enrollment ID, Password and Captcha. 

GATE 2026 Provisional Answer Key: Highlights

The GATE 2026 exams were conducted on February  7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026. With the exams conducted successfully, candidates will soon be provided with their individual response sheets and the answer key. Check highlights of the exam here

Steps to Download the GATE 2026 Response Sheet

The GATE 2026 response sheets will be available for download on the GOAPS portal. The response sheets will be the answers marks by students during the exams along with the question number. Follow the steps provided below to download the GATE response sheets

Step 1: Visit the official website of GATE 2026

Step 2: Click on the GATE response sheet link

Step 3: Login with the enrollment ID and Password

Step 4: The individual response sheets will be displayed

Step 5: Download for further reference

Steps to Raise Objections on GATE Provisional Answer Key 2026

The GATE 2026 Answer Key challenge window will open along with the release of the provisional answer key. The challenge window will provide candidates with the facility to raise objections to errors in the GATE provisional answer key. Follow the steps provided below to submit the challenges

Step 1: Visit the official GOAPS portal

Step 2: Log in with the enrollment id and password

Step 3: Click on the answer key challenge

Step 4: Select the question number and answer option

Step 5: Click on the challenge option

Step 6: Upload supporting documents

Step 7: Review challenges and submit the requisite fee

Step 8: Save and submit

GATE 2026 Result Date and Time

According to the data available on the official notification, the GATE 2026 result will be announced on March 19, 2026. The confirmation on the time of release of the GATE Result will be made by officials. The link to check the result will be available on the GOAPS portal. Students must keep visiting this space for the latest updates. 

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