GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Answer Key OUT: Download Computer Science Solutions PDF Here

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )

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Candidates can download the GATE 2026 CS answer key with solutions Shift 2 PDF here. Through the memory-based GATE 2026 CSE answer key, candidates can know the correct answers to the question paper. Along with the answer key solutions, the unofficial GATE question paper 2026 is also available.

GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 provisional answer key provided by the authorities is updated here. Candidates can also find memory-based questions with answers provided by the experts at coaching institutes. As per the feedback provided by the students immediately after the exam, the paper was not very lengthy; however, it was still not possible to solve all 65 questions. The exam was also said to be easier compared to last year's GATE CSE paper. Candidates must check the GATE CSE shift 2 answer key to check their performance in the exam. Similar to the shift 1 pattern, it is noted that the GATE 2026 CSE shift 2 was moderately difficult, while GA will remain the scoring section.

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GATE 2026 CSE Answer Key PDF Download (OUT)

GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Answer Key OUT: The GATE CSE shift 2 answer key is compiled here for the memory-based questions. The GATE 2026 CSE shift 2 paper concluded at 5:30 PM. Candidates can find here the real-time updates straight from the exam centres on the GATE CSE shift 2 answer key with solutions. Along with the GATE CSE answer key 2026 for shift 2, students can also get the detailed paper analysis to have an idea of the overall performance of other students who appeared for the test. Using the memory-based GATE CS answer key 2026, candidates can calculate their scores before result is declared. The GATE CS 2026 Shift 2 answer key allows candidates to verify their responses, calculate their expected marks, and assess their chances of qualifying the exam.

The provisional answer key released by the authorities is also available here. Candidates can download the GATE 2026 question paper with answer key PDF here. 

Table of contents
  • GATE 2026 Provisional Answer Key
  • GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 Answer Key OUT
  • How to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 Answer Key?
  • GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 Answer Key by Coaching Institutes
  • GATE 2026 CS Answer Key PDF Download
  • How to check official GATE 2026 answer key?
  • GATE 2026 Official Answer Key Challenge Process
  • GATE 2026 Subject Wise Questions with Answer Key Solutions
  • Expected GATE 2026 Cutoff (Subject-Wise)
  • GATE 2026 Result
  • GATE Scorecard 2026
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GATE 2026 Provisional Answer Key

The GATE 2026 provisional answer key is given here. Candidates can click here to download the PDF.

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Q:   What is MTA in GATE official answer key?
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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. 

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?
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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.

GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 Answer Key OUT

The GATE CSE 2026 shift 2 answer key for the memory-based questions has been updated on this page. Candidates can use the unofficial GATE answer key for CSE shift 2 to calculate their approx scores in GATE 2026.

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GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Paper Analysis OUT

Candidates can check the GATE Computer Science and Information Technology 2026 Shift 2 paper analysis below. The latest update from the centres is that the Aptitude section is easy and comparatively easier compared to the GATE 2025 CSE paper. The Mathematics section was also easy.

Topics Weightage
Algorithm 4 questions (1 mark)
Operating Systems 5 questions (1 mark)
Engineering mathematics 7 questions (1 mark)
DBMS 4 questions (1 and 2 marks combined)
Computer Network 6 questions
COA 6 questions
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How to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 Answer Key?

Candidates can calculate their expected GATE 2026 CS score using the answer key by following the steps below:

  • Match your responses with the GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 answer key
  • Count correct and incorrect answers for MCQs
  • Apply the official GATE marking scheme

GATE 2026 CS Marking Scheme

  • 1-mark MCQ: +1 for correct, -1/3 for incorrect
  • 2-mark MCQ: +2 for correct, -2/3 for incorrect
  • NAT and MSQ: No negative marking
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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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GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 Answer Key by Coaching Institutes

The GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 answer key with solutions is released by multiple reputed coaching centres. These solutions are prepared by experienced faculty members and provide step-by-step explanations.

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GATE 2026 CS Answer Key PDF Download

Candidates can download the GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 answer key PDF along with the response sheet by logging in using their enrolment ID and password. The answer key can be used to estimate scores before the GATE 2026 results are declared.

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 Official Answer Key Challenge Process

The conducting IIT will release the GATE 2026 provisional answer key on the official website. Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key by submitting objections within the given timeline. After reviewing the challenges, the final GATE 2026 CS answer key will be published, which forms the basis for the GATE 2026 result.

GATE 2026 Subject Wise Questions with Answer Key Solutions

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

Subject-wise Question Paper

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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 2026 Civil Engineering (CE) Question Paper

GATE 2026 CE Answer Key Solutions Shift 1

GATE 2026 Civil Engineering (CE) Question Paper

GATE 2026 CE Answer Key Solutions Shift 1 (Available Soon)

GATE 2026 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Question Paper

GATE 2026 ME Answer Key Solutions

GATE 2026 Electrical Engineering (EE) Question Paper

GATE 2026 EE Answer Key Solutions

GATE 2026 Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Question Paper

GATE 2026 ECE Answer Key Solutions (Available Soon)

GATE 2026 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) Question Paper

GATE 2026 DA Answer Key Solutions (Available Soon)

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

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.

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Answered 6 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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IIT Guwahati has declared GATE 2026 result. Candidates can access their result at official website.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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