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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Updated on Feb 8, 2026 18:16 IST
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.

Shiksha provides the GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 answer key for the memory-based question. Candidates from the exam centres say 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.

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  • 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 CS Shift 2 Answer Key OUT

The GATE CSE 2026 shift 2 answer key is updated on this page for the memory-based questions. 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

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

GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 Answer Key by Coaching Institutes

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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 declaration of the GATE 2026 result.

How to check official GATE 2026 answer key?

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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

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

Subject-wise 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

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GATE 2026 CE Answer Key Solutions Shift 1

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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.

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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Himanshi Choudhury

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Answered 3 days ago

No, GATE questions are not exactly repeated. However, the concept, core, and question format may remain the same. Therefore, candidates must focus on concept-building and practice GATE PYQs as many times as possible. In addition, solve mock test paper to improve accuracy and time management.

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Aishwarya Uniyal

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Answered 3 days ago

Yes, GATE has negative marking for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only. In GATE question paper, MCQs will be of one and two marks. Hence, the marking scheme for such questions can be checked below -

  • For one mark MCQ - 1/3rd mark will be deducted
  • For two mark MCQ - 2/3rd mark will be deducted

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NHCE Bangalore accepts GATE score for admission to M.Tech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also get into M.Tech course based on their Karnataka PGCET scores. Selected candidates have to confirm their seat by paying the course fees.

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Chandigarh University does not announce branch-wise GATE Exam 2026 cut-offs for M.E. admissions. Since GATE is not mandatory for admission, there are no fixed cut-offs for different specialisations. However, for GATE fellowship allocation, competition may vary by branch depending on the number of ap

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No, the GATE 2026 has already been concluded for IIT Dhanbad M.Tech admissions. The GATE 2026 registrations are closed in the month of October. Candidates who have appeared for GATE will need to wait for all merit-lists to be revealed. 

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The PhD admissions to the Institute Assistantship courses at IIT Guwahati require candidates to appear for the GATE or CEED. 

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