What is GATE Login 2026: Link to Download Answer Key, Question Paper & Response Sheet Available

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )

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Updated on Feb 22, 2026 14:33 IST
GATE 2026 Login is a primary access for students appearing for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. Through GOAPS portal, candidates can register for GATE exam, download their GATE hall ticket, access their answer key, scorecard, etc. This article covers all details on how to create GATE login credentials, recover password, and more.

GATE Login 2026: IIT Guwahati has concluded GATE exam 2026, and students must keep all their documents ready to appear for the exam. For now, GATE 2026 login has been activated for GATE answer key response sheet, question paper and answer key. Read below to check complete details regarding GATE login and password details below. 

GATE Login

GATE Login 2026: IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 exam was conducted on given dates, 7, 8, 14, and 15. Students who appeared GATE can now download their answer key, response sheet and question paper now. The GATE exam is now over. Candidates can check subject wise GATE 2026 exam dates here. The Graduate Test in Engineering took place in two shifts: forenoon and afternoon, and students had reach the centre at least 90 minutes before the exam time. 

Table of contents
  • GATE Login 2026: To be Available NOW for Answer Key,Question Paper and Response Sheet PDF
  • How to access GATE Login for Answer Key and Response Sheet Download?
  • GATE 2026 Login: Admit Card Download
  • What is GATE Login?
  • How to create GATE Login Credentials?
  • How to access GATE Login?
  • What to do after GATE 2026 Login?
  • How to recover GATE Login Credentials/Password?
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GATE Login 2026: To be Available NOW for Answer Key,Question Paper and Response Sheet PDF

The MTech Engineering Entrance Exam is now over. The authorities have released the GATE answer key 2026 along with response sheet and question paper. With the help of GATE provisional answer key PDF, students can calculate their probable scores and check where they stand and institute options they get using GATE college predictor

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Check: GATE 2026 response sheet OUT

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How to access GATE Login for Answer Key and Response Sheet Download?

The process to access GATE login 2026 for response sheet can be checked below -

  • Go to GATE official website and 
  • Enter enrollment ID and password at login page
  • Select download GATE response sheet
  • Save and tally your answers

GATE 2026 Login: Admit Card Download

Candidates who appeared for GATE exam on February 14 and 15 must download their GATE hall ticket. The admit card will contain important details regarding candidate and exam/paper code. According to the GATE 2026 exam and shift timings, GATE CE-1, EE, ME, BM, and MT is scheduled on Feb 14, and GATE paper EC, AR, and DA was conducted on Feb 15. To download GATE exam admit card, students have to enter their enrollment ID and password, and reach the test centre along with the required documents, following a proper GATE dresscode guidelines.

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GATE 2026 ME Answer Key with Solutions with Question Paper

What is GATE Login?

GATE login is an online portal facility for exam related activities. It is also called as GATE online application processing system (GOAPS). The portal is managed by the organising IIT, which is Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. Through these, students can complete various GATE-related activities, such as registration, check entrance test updates, how to download GATE hall ticket, access results, PSU recruitment notifications, etc. However, without a login ID and password, no candidate can access Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Login.

Q:   What is the GATE question paper format for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?
A:

The GATE pattern and structure for data Science and artificial intelligence can be checked below -

  • The exam mode is online and the question paper will be available in English language.
  • The general aptitude section carries 15 marks and the remining 85 marks are reserved for the subject-based questions. 
  • The time duration of GATE DA paper is 3 hours. 
  • However, PwD or dyslexic candidates will get one hour compensatory time to attempt the GATE exam. 
Q:   What is NAT question in GATE exam?
A:

NAT are Numerical Answer Type questions, where candidates have to enter a numerical value using GATE virtual calculator. There is no negative marking for GATE NAT questions.

Q:   Which are the most registered papers in GATE examination?
A:

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. 

How to create GATE Login Credentials?

Steps to create GOAPS login for GATE exam is easy and simple. Registration of applicant is must to access GATE login. Credentials will be created at time of registration only. During this process, candidates have to provide following information -

  • Candidate’s name
  • Valid email ID
  • Mobile number
  • Password of their choice

Once registration is completed successfully, candidates will receive GATE enrollment ID on their email ID and mobile number. These will be your login credentials for future GATE login. 

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How to access GATE Login?

Official website of GATE login is goaps.iitg.ac.in. To access, candidates can follow steps below -

  • Visit official website
  • Click on GOAPS login link
  • Enter enrollment ID and password
  • Complete captcha (number verification)
  • Click on submit option

After a successful login, candidates will be redirected to GATE dashboard. In the dashboard, students can check their enrollment ID, status, and option to download application form/hall ticket download/scorecard. 

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.

Q:   What are the benefits of solving GATE old question papers?
A:

So, if you are planning to appear for GATE this year, then it is very important to solve the GATE old question paper, as they come with tons of benefits. 

  • First and foremost, the GATE old question paper allows students to understand the GATE exam structure and pattern, with which you can tally and filter out the GATE subject-wise weightage, and which questions are asked more frequently.
  • Also, solving the GATE previous year's paper gives you an upper hand in improving your time management skills and accuracy. 
  • Besides that, the GATE old question paper also gives you a clear understanding of the difficulty level. 

Therefore, it is advised to keep a habit of solving GATE old question papers. Try to solve atleast one full-length paper per day. 

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What to do after GATE 2026 Login?

GATE login 2026 dashboard allow students to access multiple activities, such as -

  • Fill and submit application form
  • Uploading of photo, signature, etc.
  • Payment of registration fees
  • Downloading of admit card
  • Checking result
  • Downloading of scorecard
  • Track application status of GATE exam

GATE login remains active till the completion of admission process. 

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How to recover GATE Login Credentials/Password?

In case, any candidate has misplaced or forgets their GATE login password, then he/she can retrieve by following steps -

  • Visit GOAPS GATE login and click on forgot password option
  • Enter registered email ID or enrollment ID along with mobile number
  • An OTP will be sent to their registered number
  • Verify and set a new password. 

Candidates must keep their registered contact details safe and active till admission process. Bookmark your enrollment ID. 

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In GATE, normalisation process generally makes a gap of 4 to 7 marks (approximately) between actual and normalised scores. However, if difficulty level of paper was high then the marks might increase. On other hand, for easier paper, marks may reduce offering fairness across sessions.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, to get admission into IIT Madras MTech course, students have to appear for the GATE exam. This is a part of minimum eligibility criteria for M.Tech course admissions. After clearing the GATE exam, the students are selected on the basis of merit list. The students have to obtain a minimum of 60%

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No, there is no subject-wise cutoff mark for GATE exam. The scores along with minimum-qualifying cutoff will be released (category-wise) along with normalised score. 

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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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Based on the question paper difficulty level of GATE CS 1 and CS2, it is expected that the normalisation will not be more than +-4 to 5 marks. GATE CSE paper was moderate to tough. The result will be declared on March 19. Candidates can check their qualifying status at GOAPS portal using their enrol

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