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GATE 2026 CSE Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions: Candidates can download memory-based GATE 2026 CSE answer key here for Shift 1. Candidates can check GATE 2026 CSE answer key along with questions to calculate scores. Along with answer key, GATE 2026 CS Shift 1 Paper Analysis will also be available. Read for latest updates.

GATE 2026 CS Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions is now available here. Candidates can check memory based GATE CSE Shift 1 answer key solutions with questions since exam has concluded. According to initial GATE 2026 CSE paper analysis, Shift 1 exam was moderately difficult. Mathematics and Aptitude were moderate while CS section had some lengthy questions. GATE 2026 Computer Science & Information Technology questions with solutions are prepared by coaching experts. Read to get latest updates on GATE CSE Shift 1 2026 Answer Key with Solutions.

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GATE 2026 CSE Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions OUT: Candidates can check here GATE 2026 Computer Science & Information Technology CS answer key with solutions Shift 1 PDF. Through memory-based GATE 2026 CSE answer key, candidates can know correct answers to the question paper. According to initial reactions of students, GATE 2026 CS Shift 1 paper was moderately difficult. There were some lengthy questions in CS section and Mathematics and Aptitude section was moderate. Some high weightage topics in GATE CSE 2026 Shift 1 were Programming and Data Structure, Computer Organisation and Architecture and Computer Networks.

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Using the memory based GATE CS Shift 1 answer key 2026, candidates can calculate their scores before result is declared. Along with answer key solutions, unofficial GATE question paper 2026 are also available. While IIT Guwahati will release official GATE 2026 CSE answer key, candidates can know how the exam is conducted and important repeated questions through the memory based answer key with questions. GATE 2026 paper analysis is prepared and released by coaching experts. Candidates can check details on subject wise difficulty level, overall analysis of GATE exam 2026 through paper analysis. Read to stay updated with GATE CS Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions 2026.

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Table of contents
  • GATE 2026 CS Shift 1 Paper Analysis OUT
  • Topics Covered in GATE CS Shift 1 Paper
  • GATE 2026 CSE Shift 1 Answer Key Solutions with Questions
  • How to calculate marks using GATE 2026 CSE Shift 1 answer key with solutions PDF?
  • How to check official GATE 2026 answer key?
  • GATE 2026 Subject Wise Questions with Answer Key Solutions
  • GATE 2026 Result
  • GATE Scorecard 2026
  • Expected GATE 2026 Cutoff (Subject-Wise)
  • GATE 2026 College Predictor
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 GATE 2026 CS Shift 1 Paper Analysis OUT

GATE 2026 CSE Shift 1 paper analysis is now available. As per students who attempted GATE CSE Shift 1 paper, overall exam was moderately difficult. Students found Mathematics and Aptitude sections moderate. However, some students reported that CSE section had lengthy questions. Overall paper was based on syllabus. Some important topics which were present in GATE CSE Shift 1 paper are COA, DBMS, TOC and more.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will GATE 2026 counselling process start?
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The GATE counselling process starts after the announcement of results. The GATE counselling is conducted by COAP and CCMT. The COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) is the counselling portal that offers admission to IITs. 

While CCMT (Centralised Counselling for MTech/M.Arch/M.Plan) is the counselling portal that offers admission to NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs. 

COAP and CCMT 2026 counselling dates are now available for all rounds.

Q:   When will IIT Guwahati release GATE 2026 cutoff?
A: 

Indian Institute of Technology released GATE cutoff 2026. The IITG GATE 2026 result has been declared. The conducting body releases the exam result and cutoff for all 30 subjects. The cutoff for GATE 2026 is available category-wise. Candidates securing the minimum cutoff will be eligible to participate in counselling. 

Note: The minimum qualifying cutoff is different for all subjects. 

Q:   What is the GATE cutoff for CSE?
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GATE 2026 CSE cutoff (category-wise) can be checked here -

General

OBC-NCL EWS

SC/ST and PwD

30

27

20

The cutoff is the minimum mark that is required for all candidates to qualify for the exam. IIT Guwahati announced GATE result 2026 on March 19. 

Q:   When will IIT Guwahati open the GATE 2026 answer key window?
A: 

GATE 2026 answer key link has been activated . Authorities has also released response sheet and question paper along answer key. Candidates can download GATE answer key using enrollment ID and password.

Topics Covered in GATE CS Shift 1 Paper

Topics

1 Mark Questions

2 Mark Quesions

Database

3 questions 

2 questions

Computer organisation and architecture 

2 questions

3 questions

Operating system

2 questions

2 questions

Engineering mathematics

4 questions

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Discrete Mathematics

1 question

2 questions

Programming and Data Stucture

3 questions

3 questions

Computer Networks

2 questions

2 questions

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GATE 2026 CSE Shift 1 Answer Key Solutions with Questions

Candidates can can now check here unofficial GATE 2026 CSE Shift 1 answer key with solutions.

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Q. P, Q, R, S be rational schema, Let X -> Y indicates FD in context where x, y, is subset of P, Q, R, S. Which of the following is true?

Ans: Option B: If {P} ---> {R} & {Q} ---> {S} then {P, Q} --> {R,S}

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Ans: Statement 1 is True and Others are False

Q. Let M be a non deterministic finite automata (NFA) with 6 state over finite alphabet. Which of the following cannot be number of states in minimal deterministic finite automata that is equivalent to M?

Ans: 65 & 128

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I challenge the GATE answer key?
A: 

Yes, candidates can challenge the GATE 2026 answer key online by paying INR 500 per question. Candidates have to provide proper proof for their objections. IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 answer key. The answer key is released in two formats- provisional and final. The GATE provisional answer key can be challenged if the responses are not satisfactory. Once all the objections are addressed and corrected, the concerned authorities will publish the final answer key, which cannot be challenged further.

Q:   What was the last year GATE CCMT Round 1 cutoff for National Institute of Technology Delhi CSE?
A: 

The GATE CCMT cutoff for CSE (round 1) at NIT Delhi can be checked below -

  • Minimum GATE score - 668
  • Maximum GATE score - 741
Q:   What are the eligibility conditions for appearing in GATE CCMT counselling?
A: 

As we know, admission to the M.Tech programmes offered at NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs is done via CCMT counselling based on GATE scores. The conducting body for CCMT counselling changes every year. After the announcement of the organising body, candidates can check the result of the seat allotment on the official website.

The CCMT eligibility is mentioned below: - Candidates must have a valid GATE score - A minimum of 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks must be acquired in the qualifying exam (For General and OBC). -

For SC/ST/PwD category candidates, the eligibility is set at a minimum of 6.0 CGPA or 55% marks.

Q:   My score is 550/1000 in Mechanical Engineering. How much rank will I get in GATE?
A: 

A GATE score of 550 in mechanical engineering will fetch you a rank range of 1500 - 3000. Students with this GATE score range can opt for M.Tech at NIT Calicut, NIT Trichy, etc. 

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How to calculate marks using GATE 2026 CSE Shift 1 answer key with solutions PDF?

Candidates can use GATE CS Shift 1 2026 answer key solutions with questions to calculate their probable secured scores in exam. The detailed steps to do the score calculation is given below.

  • Download GATE 2026 CS Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions PDF
  • Candidates have to compare answer key with their individual responses.
  • Correct and incorrect answers have to be noted.
  • Official marking scheme has to be followed.
  • Total calculated will be the probable GATE 2026 score secured in exam.

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How to check official GATE 2026 answer key?

GATE answer key 2026 has been released. Candidates can check official correct responses through GATE answer key for all subjects. Objections against answer key will also be accepted. GATE 2026 question paper for all subjects will also be available. Steps to download official GATE 2026 answer key is given below:

  • Go to official website
  • Click on answer key link.
  • Candidates will have to select the link to their course to check answer key.
  • GATE answer key and questions can be downloaded in PDFs for future reference.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who can download the GATE scorecard?
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Candidates who have passed GATE exam can download scorecard. The validity of GATE exam scorecard is three years. It is now available at GOAPS portal. Candidates use their enrollment ID and password to download.

Q:   What are the stages involved in GATE counselling?
A: 

GATE counselling is done by CCMT and COAP to offer admission to MTech and research programmes. The mode of counselling is online. Stages of GATE counselling are as follows -

  • Candidate registration
  • Choice filling
  • Choice locking and fee payment
  • Seat acceptance and downloading the seat allotment letter
  • Reporting to the allotted institute for document verification
Q:   What is the expected GATE 2026 cutoff marks?
A: 

IIT Guwahati has released GATE 2026 cutoff mark on its official page. Candidates who have appeared exam, can check qualifying marks now. The GATE passing mark differs for each branch paper.

Q:   How long is GATE scorecard valid for 2026?
A: 

The GATE scorecard on 2026 will be valid till 2029. With the help of GATE result scorecard, qualified candidates can apply for M.Tech and PhD at IITs, IISc, NITs, and other engineering colleges in India. With valid GATE scorecard, applicants can also apply for PSU recruitments, such as NTPC, GAIL, AAI, BHEL, etc.

GATE 2026 Subject Wise Questions with Answer Key Solutions

Subject wise GATE questions with answer key solutions can be checked below.

Question Paper

 Answer Key

GATE 2026 Engineering Sciences (XE) Question Paper

GATE 2026 XE Answer Key & Solutions PDF

GATE 2026 Life Sciences (XL) Question Paper

GATE 2026 XL Answer Key & Solutions

GATE CSE Shift 2 Question Paper PDF

GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Answer Key & Solutions

GATE 2026 CE Shift 1 

GATE 2026 CE Shift 1 Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper

GATE 2026 CE Shift 2

GATE CE Shift 2 Answer Key Solutions with Questions

GATE 2026 ME 

GATE 2026 ME Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions

GATE 2026 EE

GATE 2026 EE Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper

GATE 2026 Result

IIT Guwahati has released GATE result 2026 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Qualifying status in exam can be checked through GATE results. To check result, candidates will have to log in with their enrollment ID and password.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Has IIT Guwahati released GATE cutoff 2026?
A: 

Yes, IIT Guwahati released GATE 2026 qualifying cutoff marks for all subjects on March 28. Candidates can check passing mark of respective papers now.

Q:   What is the cutoff score in GATE?
A: 

The cutoff score in GATE is the minimum mark required to qualify for the exam. The conducting body releases the qualifying cutoff along with result. It determines, whether a candidate is eligible to participate in the counselling round or not. 

The cutoff score in GATE varies every year (category-wise), depending on the number of students registered, difficulty level of the question paper, and previous year's trends. The GATE cutoff score are mainly of two types - admission and qualifying cutoff.

Q:   Is GATE answer key 2026 out?
A: 

Yes, GATE 2026 answer key, response sheet and question paper is now available for download at GOAPS portal.

Q:   What is National Spot Round in CCMT counselling?
A: 

The National Spot Round is conducted to fill out the vacant seats after the completion of the regular rounds and special rounds. For the national spot round counselling, separate registration, choice filling and document uploading is held for participating in the counselling process. 

GATE Scorecard 2026

GATE 2026 scorecard download link has been activated. Through score card, candidates can check their obtained score out of 100, qualifying marks, All India Rank and total number of candidates who appeared for the exam. GATE scorecard validity is 3 years.

Expected GATE 2026 Cutoff (Subject-Wise)

Candidates can check general category expected GATE cutoff 2026 for some subjects 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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The IIT Dhandbad GATE cutoff 2026 for the SC AI category ranged from 239 to 597 in the first round. As per this range, the most and least competitive branches for admission were MTech CSE and MTech in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering, respectively. 

Students can check out the table below to kno

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered Yesterday

The score needed for admission would depend on the category, chosen specialisation, and round you are applying to. The IIT Dhanbad GATE cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for various MTech course specialisations.

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 456 to 762. As per

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered Yesterday

The IIT Dhanbad GATE cutoff 2026 ranged from 456 to 762 in the first round for the General AI category.

The IIT Dhanbad cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for admission to the M.Tech course and its various specialisations in the form of scores. The cutoff was out for different All India quo

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered Yesterday

The IIT Dhanbad GATE COAP cutoff 2026 ranged from 456 to 762 for the General AI category in the first round. Hence, students need at least 456 to be considered for admission.

The cutoff was released for the various other AI quota categories for the first round. Students can check the table below to k

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 3 days ago

Yes, candidates can get admission based on their GATE scores in M.Tech at Ramaiah Institute of Technology. Aspirants can also get a seat in M.Tech course based on Karnataka PGCET scores. The seats are allotted via KEA Counselling.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 5 days ago

If you belong to the ST AI or SC AI category and have a score of 3000 in GATE CCMT, you could get admission at NIT Agartala in the first round.  

For the ST AI category, the NIT Agartala GATE CCMT cutoff 2026 for Round 1 ranged between 251 and 334. See below to know which specialisations are availabl

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Candidates can check below the seat allocation rule followed for admission in M.Tech of DTU for the GATE qualifying students:

The total number of seats (out of 18) should be-

  • 60 % (~11) for (aa) i.e B.E/B.Tech. in Engineering
  • 40% (~7) for (ab) i.e M.Sc. and (ac) i.e MCA.
  • During the spot round, all seats

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Raj Priya

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Answered 5 days ago

For the OBC AI category, the NIT Agartala M.Tech cutoff 2026 ranged from 321 to 488 in the first round.

As per this range, the most competitive M.Tech course specialisation was Artificial Inteligence, with the cutoff being 488. On the other hand, the least competitive branch was Chemical Engineering

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 5 days ago

The NIT Agartala M.Tech cutoff 2026 ranged from 353 to 518 in the first round for the General AI category. The NIT Agartala CCMT cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for various All India categories. 

See the table below to know the round 1 cutoff range for all other categories. 

CategoryNIT Agartala M.Tech cutoff 2026
General 353 - 518
OBC 321 - 488
SC174 - 411
ST251- 334
EWS321 - 516

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

No, students cannot get admission in Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering M.Tech without GATE. Admission is entrance-based. Candidates are shortlisted for the M.Tech programme based on entrance scores in GATE. Candidates who qualify in the admission process are eligible to secure their seat i

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