GATE 2026 CE Shift 1 Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper: Download PDF Here
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Exam On - 14 Feb '26
GATE 2026 CE Shift 1 Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper will be available here soon. After exam concludes, candidates will be able to check here memory-based GATE 2026 CE Shift 1 question paper with answer key solutions. To calculate probable scores before result, GATE 2026 answer key with questions can be used. Along with answer keys, GATE 2026 exam analysis as per student's initial reactions will also be available. Read to know more about GATE CE Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions with Question Paper 2026.
GATE 2026 CE Shift 1 Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper: Candidates can soon check GATE 2026 Civil Engineering Shift 1 answer key solutions with questions PDF here. Memory-based GATE 2026 CE Shift 1 question paper with answer key solutions will help candidates know questions that were present in the exam along with its respective answers. Using the GATE CE Shift 1 answer key solutions with question paper, they can calculate their probable secured marks before official result is announced.
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GATE 2026 CE question paper 2026 with answer key solutions can also be used by candidates to understand how the exam is conducted and important repeated questions. GATE 2026 paper analysis will also be prepared and released by coaching experts. They can check details on subject wise difficulty level, overall analysis of GATE exam 2026 through paper analysis. Read to stay updated with GATE CE Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions with Question Paper 2026.
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- GATE 2026 Subject-wise Answer Key Solutions with Questions
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- Expected GATE 2026 Cutoff (Subject-wise)
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GATE 2026 CE Shift 1 Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper
After exam concludes at 12:30 PM, candidates can access here unofficial GATE 2026 CE Shift 1 questions with answer key solutions. Coaching institutes are expected to release solved memory based GATE questions. Stay tuned here for regular updates on GATE CE 2026 Shift 1 answer key with questions and solutions.
GATE 2026 CE Shift 1 Paper Analysis
Candidates will soon be able to check here GATE Civil Engineering 2026 Shift 1 paper analysis.
Steps to calculate marks using GATE CE Shift 1 Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions PDF
GATE 2026 CE Shift 1 answer key solutions with questions can be used to calculate probable secured marks before result is announced. Steps to make the required calculation are given below.
- Download GATE 2026 CE Shift 1 Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions PDF
- Candidates will have to compare their responses to the official answer key.
- Official marking scheme has to be followed.
- Total marks calculated will be probable GATE 2026 scores secured in exam.
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How to check official GATE 2026 answer key?
IIT Guwahati will release official GATE 2026 answer key with question papers tentatively in last week of February. Through GATE answer key, candidates can check correct answers to the question paper for all subjects. Objections against provisional key will also be accepted. Candidates can follow steps to download GATE 2026 question papers with answer key below.
- Go to gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Click on answer key link.
- Select course to check answer key.
- Master GATE 2026 question papers will also be available.
- GATE answer key and questions PDF can be downloaded.
GATE 2026 Subject-wise Answer Key Solutions with Questions
Candidates can check GATE 2026 question paper for all subjects from table given below.
| Question Paper |
Answer Key |
|---|---|
GATE Result 2026
GATE 2026 result release date is March 19. Candidates will be able to check their qualifying status through GATE result at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. After result is declared, GATE 2026 score card will be available for download from March 27. Through score card, candidates can check their obtained score, qualifying marks and All India Rank. Validity of score card is 3 years.
Expected GATE 2026 Cutoff (Subject-wise)
Candidates can check expected GATE cutoff 2026 for some subjects in table given below.
| Subject |
General Qualifying Cutoff (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
30.0 - 31.0 |
| Data Science |
31.0 - 32.0 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
32.0 |
| Electrical Engineering |
26.0 - 27.0 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
25.0 - 26.0 |
| Civil Engineering |
30.0 - 31.0 |
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| GATE 2026 Cutoff for ECE | |
GATE College Predictor 2026
Using their scores, candidates can check list of colleges they will be eligible for admission through GATE 2026 college predictor. To use the predictor, they will have to submit their scores obtained in exam. Knowing the list of eligible colleges beforehand will be beneficial in their admission process.
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Yes, candidates can download GATE question papers for free. The GATE exam papers are available in PDF format and can be downloaded for free. IIT Guwahati has activated GATE mock test 2026 link for students to practice.
The reasoning and compulsory is a compulsory section in the GATE question paper. For humanities and social sciences, the reasoning and comprehension section contains 16 questions of 25 marks, where 7 questions will be of 1 mark and 9 questions will be of 2 marks.
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So, if you are planning to appear for GATE this year, then it is very important to solve the GATE old question paper, as they come with tons of benefits.
- First and foremost, the GATE old question paper allows students to understand the GATE exam structure and pattern, with which you can tally and filter out the GATE subject-wise weightage, and which questions are asked more frequently.
- Also, solving the GATE previous year's paper gives you an upper hand in improving your time management skills and accuracy.
- Besides that, the GATE old question paper also gives you a clear understanding of the difficulty level.
Therefore, it is advised to keep a habit of solving GATE old question papers. Try to solve atleast one full-length paper per day.
The following are the most registered subjects/papers in the GATE examination -
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Every year, Lacs of candidates register for the above subjects, making the respective branch competitive.
Attempting two papers in GATE allows students to broaden their skills and career options in different disciplines. Implemented in 2021, the GATE two paper combination can be chosen from the given list of paper combinations (already set by the authorities). With the GATE two paper combination list, also, you have better chances of qualifying the examination.
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No, GATE is not a mandatory entrance exam for all PhD admissions at NIT Jalandhar. Candidates who are qualified for direct admissions at NIT Jalandhar's Engineering PhD courses are require to clear it during ME/MTech admissions.
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No, candidates who are applying through their GATE score are not required to appear for the Written Test conducted by IIIT Bhubaneshwar for M.Tech admissions. This Written Test is only meant for candidates who did not apply through a valid GATE score. Other candidates will be moved directly to the P
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No, GATE is not a mandatory entrance exam for securing admissions at IIIT Bhubaneshwar. Candidates who fail to secure a GATE scorecard can still appear for the IIIT Bhubaneshwar M.Tech entrance exam which includes a written test. The syllabus of this written test is the same as the GATE.
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GATE memory-based answer key, also known as the unofficial answer key released by several coaching institutes immediately after the completion of the exam. These questions are mainly derived by students feedback and might not be 100% accurate.
These memory-based GATE answer key helps students to ana
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The GATE provisional answer key is an official document released by the official authorities along with the response sheet. The provisional answer key of GATE contains all the correct answers to the questions that were asked in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.
With the help of the GATE 2026 pr
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In GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) official answer key, MTA stands for Marks to All.
"Marks to All" states that the marks allotted to that question will be given to all candidates who attempted that particular test paper.
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No, both are the same in difficulty level. GATE is conducted for 30 papers, while JAM is held for seven papers. The difficulty level of IIT JAM and GATE varies from paper to paper. To score good marks, students must focus on the exam syllabus and high-weightage topics.
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A GATE score of 700 to 800 is mainly required for M.Tech admission at IIT (especially for top IITs). However, the score also depends on the IIT popularity, branch popularity, and other factors. For new IITs, a GATE score of 500 to 600 is mainly required.
It is advised to check the past year's GATE c
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Based on last year's cutoff mark and number of students appearing in the exam, the expected GATE cutoff for DA this year can be checked below -
Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
General | 36.5 - 38.7 (This year, GATE DA is expected to get tough, as the registered candidates are increasing) |
OBC-NCL/EWS | 27.5 |
SC/ST/PwD | 20.0 |
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The GATE paper code of Engineering Sciences is XE. This year, IIT Guwahati has introduced a new sectional paper under XE, naming Energy Science (XE-I). The optional section (where the applicant has to choose any two) carries 70 marks. The GATE optional sections are as follows -