GATE 2026 DA Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper OUT; Check Data Science and AI Solutions Here

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GATE DA 2026 Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper are available here. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 Data Science and AI Answer Key on this page. Read more to all about GATE 2026 DA Answe Key. GATE DA 2026 Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper will be provided here soon after the exam.

GATE 2026 DA Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper OUT. As per the students reaction, the question paper was of moderate difficulty. Students who attempted the GATE DA 2026 exam can check the paper analysis and answer key on this page. GATE 2026 Data Science and AI Answer Key Solutions released by coaching institutes are updated here. Read more to know about the GATE DA 2026 Memory-Based Answer Key.

GATE 2026 DA Answer Key

GATE 2026 DA Answer Key

GATE 2026 DA  Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper OUT: The GATE 2026 DA Question Paper with Solutions available below. The GATE 2026 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence exam was conducted on February 15, 2026, in the afternoon shift. Students who attempted the GATE DA 2026 exam can check the memory-based GATE 2026 DA Answer Key Solutions on this page. The GATE DA Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper released by the coaching institutes is available here.

Questions related to DBMS were tricky and lengthy, Heavy-level mathematics based questions. Aptitude was easy, NAT and MSQs were asked the most

GATE 2026 DA Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper provided here are memory-based, and the official GATE 2026 answer key response sheet release date is in the last week of February 2026. GATE exam was earlier conducted on Feb 7, 8, 14, 2026. GATE DA and AR exams was conducted in the afternoon shift.

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  • GATE DA 2026 Paper Analysis
  • GATE 2026 DA Answer Key Solutions and Question Paper OUT
  • Steps to Calculate Score using GATE 2026 DA Memory-Based Answer Key
  • GATE DA 2026 Expected Cutoff
  • Steps to Download the GATE 2026 Official Question Paper
  • GATE 2026 DA Result Date
  • GATE 2026 College Predictor
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 GATE DA 2026 Paper Analysis

The GATE DA 2026 Paper analysis OUT. The question paper was of moderate difficulty.

DBMS questions were tricky and lengthy, Heavy-level mathematics based questions. Aptitude was easy, NAT and MSQs were asked the most

Type of Questions Number of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 14
Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) 33
Numerical Answer Type (NAT) 18

Based on the GATE 2026 paper analysis, candidates will know the difficulty level and the topics covered in the exam. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which are the most registered papers in GATE examination?
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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. 

Q:   What is the benefit of attempting two papers in GATE?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Where can I download the GATE previous year question paper?
A: 

The GATE previous years question paper are available on the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates who are appearing for GATE exam must attempt the question paper to understand what sort of questions are asked in the exam. Candidates can download them for free. However, they must check the paper code carefully before downloading PDF.

GATE 2026 DA Answer Key Solutions and Question Paper OUT

GATE 2026 Data Science and AI memory-based Answer Key Solutions is provided below. The GATE DA 2026 answer key, along with the GATE 2026 question paper, is provided here. Students can find all questions and solutions updated below.

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Candidates can find the Memory-Based Question Paper with Solutions for all papers below.

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Steps to Calculate Score using GATE 2026 DA Memory-Based Answer Key 

The memory-based GATE 2026 DA Answer Key Solutions with Questions will be helpful to the students in calculating their scores before the GATE result 2026 is announced. Candidates must be familiar with the GATE exam pattern and marking scheme to calculate the score. Candidates can follow these steps to find GATE 2026 DA Scores

  • Download the GATE DA 2026 Answer Key PDF.
  • There is negative marking for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • NO negative marking for Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
  • MCQs questions are for 1 mark or 2 marks
  • For 1 Marks MCQs, 1 mark is given for a correct answer and 1/2 mark deducted for incorrect answers.  
  • For 2 Marks MCQs, 2 marks are given for correct answers, and 2/3 marks reduced for incorrect answers.
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Q:   What is the main objective of the GATE question paper?
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The IITs and IISc prepare GATE question paper to test candidates skills and knowledge in their relevant discipline. Questions in GATE exam 2026 will be prepared under the following category - recall, comprehension, application, and analysis.

Q:   What are some important topics in GATE Computer Science and Engineering?
A: 

The GATE CS is one of the most demanding paper taken by the aspirants. Here are some of the important high-weightage topics and chapters that are frequently asked in the GATE exam every year. 

  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Theory of Computation
  • Operation Systems
  • Databases and Computer Networks. 

Every year, more than 8 to 12 marks of questions are extracted from these topics. The questions range from easy to challenging. So, it is advisable to focus on these topics for GATE preparation. 

Q:   Can I download the GATE question papers for free?
A: 

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.

GATE DA 2026 Expected Cutoff

Based on experts' analysis, the GATE DA 2026 Cutoff is expected to increase this year. Based on previous year trends, the safe qualifying range is around 36 - 38 marks in GATE DA 2026. The expected GATE DA 20226 qualifying cutoff is given in the table below. Check the expected GATE cutoff below. 

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Expected qualifying cutoff 2026

GATE 2025 qualifying cutoff mark

General

31 - 32

29

OBC-NCL/EWS

27 - 28

26.1

SC/ST/PwD

20

19.3

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Steps to Download the GATE 2026 Official Question Paper

The GATE question paper with the answer key will be released in the last week of February 2026. Candidates can download the GATE DA 2026 Official question paper from the GOAPS portal. Candidates can follow these steps to download the GATE DA question paper.

  • Visit the GATE official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in
  • Click the application portal, which will open the GOAPS portal, goaps.iitg.ac.in
  •  Log in using the enrollment ID and password.

Along with the official master question paper, authorities will release the provisional and final GATE 2026 answer key

GATE 2026 DA Result Date

IIT Guwahati will announce the GATE 2026 result on March 19, 2026. Candidates can check their results on the official website. Candidates must click the GOAPs admission portal link provided on the homepage. The login details, like enrollment ID and password, must be entered to check the result. Candidates will be able to download the GATE scorecard on March 27, 2026. The validity ofthe  GATE scorecard is three years. 

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Answered 3 days ago

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

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Aishwarya Uniyal

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Answered 4 days ago

Aspirants with GATE scores can get admission in M.Tech programme at IIIT Pune. The seats are allotted via CCMT Counselling. In 2025, the closing GATE cutoff was 354 for Electronics & Communication Engineering and 536 for CSE. The cutoffs are quite competitive considering the limited seats available

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 4 days ago

Aspirants without scores can get admission in M.Tech programme at IIIT Pune. Such candidates need to appear for written test conducted by the institute. Selected aspirants also need to pass the personal interview round for final selection.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 5 days ago

JNU CCMT cutoff 2025 was based on the results for the GATE exam, followed by the CCMT counselling process. For the M.Tech Computer Science and Technology course, the overall cutoff ranged from 529 to 338 for the OBC AI category. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 5 days ago

The JNU M.Tech cutoff 2025 for the OBC AI category varied from 338 to 529 for the M.Tech CSE and M.Tech ECE courses. In the last round, MTech CSE came out as the more competitive course, with the cutoff being 443. 

Students can refer to the table below to know the round 1 and last round JNU CCMT cuto

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week 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 a week 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 a week 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 a week 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 2 weeks 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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