Published: 21 February 2026Zee NewsGovernance
GATE 2026 Provisional Answer Keys Released by IIT Guwahati
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati released the provisional answer keys for GATE 2026 (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) on February 22, 2026. The GATE 2026 examination was conducted across four sessions on February 7, 8, 14 and 15 at centres nationwide.
Candidates were given an objection window from February 23 to March 15, 2026. Final results are scheduled for March 19. GATE scores are valid for three years and used for admissions to IITs, NITs and recruitment by PSUs such as BHEL, IOCL and NTPC.
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Q: Outline the role of GATE in India's postgraduate engineering admissions and PSU recruitment, referencing the GATE 2026 cycle.
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IIT Guwahati released GATE 2026 provisional answer keys on 22 February 2026, after examinations on 7, 8, 14 and 15 February. An objection window ran 23 February to 15 March; final results follow on 19 March. GATE scores, valid three years, enable IIT-NIT admission and PSU recruitment at BHEL, IOCL, NTPC.
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Frequently asked questions
When did IIT Guwahati release the GATE 2026 provisional answer keys?
**IIT Guwahati** released the **GATE 2026 provisional answer keys** on **February 22, 2026**. The GATE 2026 examination was conducted across **four sessions on February 7, 8, 14 and 15** at centres nationwide.
What is the objection window for GATE 2026 provisional answer keys?
Candidates were given an objection window from **February 23 to March 15, 2026** to challenge the provisional answer keys. Final results are scheduled for **March 19, 2026**.
What is GATE and what are its scores used for?
**GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)** is a national-level examination conducted jointly by **IITs and IISc**. GATE scores are valid for **three years** and used for: admission to **M.Tech/M.E. programmes** at IITs, NITs, and IIScs; **PSU recruitment** (ONGC, BHEL, DRDO, etc.); and PhD admissions.
Which IIT conducted GATE 2026?
**IIT Guwahati** conducted **GATE 2026** (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026). The exam was held across four sessions on **February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026**, with provisional answer keys released on February 22.
How can GATE 2026 candidates challenge the provisional answer keys?
GATE 2026 candidates can challenge provisional answer keys through the **GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System)** portal by submitting objections between **February 23 to March 15, 2026** with supporting evidence. Final answer keys and results will be published on **March 19, 2026**.
