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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )

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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:   What is MTA in GATE official answer key?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is GATE answer key?
A: 

GATE answer key is released after exam is over. The answer key released on Feb 22, 2026. It contain answers to the questions asked in test. Candidates can download answer key, response sheet, and question paper using enrollment ID and password.

Q:   Do I need to provide any document for challenging GATE answer key?
A: 

Yes, candidates need to provide supporting proof for GATE 2026 answer key challenge. Supporting document has to be uploaded to the website while submitting the answer key challenge. IIT Guwahati will not accept the answer key challenge without proper supporting proof.

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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Statement 2: For Grammar to be LL (1) 9t must be Left Recusion

Statement 3: LL (1) Parser uses Backfiring

State 4: LL (1) Parser are more powerful than SLR (1) Parser

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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Q:   What is the official website to download GATE Answer Key?
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The official website to download GATE 2026 answer key is gate2026.iitg.ac.in/. The link to download the answer key will be available inside the candidate login.

Q:   What details are required to check GATE 2026 answer key?
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The details required to download GATE answer key 2026 are enrollment ID/registered email ID and password. Once the link to download answer key of GATE 2026 is activated in the website gate2026.iitg.ac.in, candidates can login in the website to download the answer key.

Q:   How do I calculate my score using GATE answer key?
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To calculate the score using GATE answer key, candidates need to check their response sheet and match the answers marked by them with the correct answers marked in the official answer key. To calculate the score, candidates need to follow the GATE marking scheme.

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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 is expected to be released in the last week of February. 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.

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 will release GATE result 2026 on March 19 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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GATE Scorecard 2026

After result is declared, GATE 2026 scorecard download link will be activated online from March 27. 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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Answered 5 days ago

IIT Guwahati has updated the status of GATE result on the homepage of the official website (under the notification tab). Candidates can login to their page and access the result link.

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Piyush Shukla

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Answered 5 days ago

IIT Guwahati has declared GATE 2026 result. Candidates can access their result at official website.

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Shiksha Gaurav

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Answered 5 days ago

Candidates can find the direct link to access GATE result 2026 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The new tab will be created at candidate's login dashboard. The link will reflect once you are logged in.

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Sumridhi Sinha

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Answered 6 days ago

The GATE 2026 final answer key will be released soon. The official announcement will be done by the authorities on official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates must note that final answer key cannot be challenged. 

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Abhay Choudhury

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Answered a week ago

But this score range 330-400 are below cutoff. Then how those candidates can register in the portal below the cutoff?

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Dipankar Ghosh

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Answered a week ago

IIT Guwahati released GATE 2026 final answer key. Candidates can login at GOAPS and access master question paper and answer key.

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Aishwarya Uniyal

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Answered a week ago

UIET Chandigarh considers GATE scores for admission to M.Tech programme. Selected candidates are called for counselling. Aspirants can get admission in M.Tech without GATE scores provided they meet the selection criteria.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

MGM Institute of Biosciences and Technology does accept GATE scores for admission to M.Tech courses. Aspirants can also get into M.Tech based on their scores in NET or MGMU CET. The seats are offered to candidates based on their ranks in either of the accepted entrance exams.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a week ago

Aspirants without GATE scores can get admission at NIT Goa. Such candidates need to fill out the institute-level form and appear for written test conducted by the institute. NIT Goa releases the test results on the official website. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Overall, the difficulty level of GATE 2026 paper was moderate to tough. The papers that were held on the first day were easy to moderate. The difficulty level of the popular papers- CSE, ME, CE, ECE, and EE had mixed student reactions from students and experts. Refer below to get a brief analysis of

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