GATE 2026 Answer Key Challenge Live: Date, How to raise objection at GOAPS, Fees, Instructions

The Gas Authority of India Limited has started online registrations for 70 executive trainees post recruitment. The last date to apply is March 18 (18:00). Candidates with disciplines in Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical can apply online on the official website.

Some of the popular branches offered at IIT Bombay include -

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Earth Sciences
• Energy and Science Engineering
• Chemical Engineering, etc. 

Each specialisation available in IIT Bombay has a different eligibility criteria with seat intake. Candidates need to go through the details before applying for the counselling. 

A GATE score of 860 in Computer Science and Engineering will be somewhere around AIR 110 -135 (after normalisation). You can check GATE shiksha pedictor, to analyse college chances based on your scores obtained. The marks will be somewhere around 67 -69. 

Regarding the GATE 2026 defect rectification process, it is expected that IIT Guwahati might activate the GOAPS portal for uploading correct information for students whose details are incorrect or did not match the guidelines. The defect correction link is likely to release after the completion of answer key challenge process (as per the last year's trends). Students will be given a chance to make changes to their application form.

To calculate marks obtained in GATE 2026, candidates need to be aware of the marking scheme. As per the exam pattern, GATE 2026 has negative marking -

GATE final answer key is prepared based on objections sent by students. After raising objections, authorities review answers, and if they are satisfied, then they will include in final answer key. Students must note that final answer key cannot be challenged. Based on the final answer key responses, IIT Guwahati will release GATE result 2026 on March 19.

Yes, for PhD in Physics, the institute accepts GATE score for admissions. Online registrations will begin from March 1 onwards. Selection for all Ph.D. programmes will involve an interview for shortlisted candidates. Scholarships/financial assistance will be offered to students as per GATE AICTE norms.

The official website to apply is www.cmi.ac.in

IISc Bangalore selection process through GATE scores is different for certain disciplines, which can be checked below. Candidates can also check last year's seat intake below -

Candidates can raise objections against the GATE 2026 answer key at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates who appeared GATE exam can download their response sheet, question paper and answer key at GOAPS.

For MTech admission at IIIT Hyderabad, usually GATE marks between 45 - 60 are enough. The expected GATE cutoff score may range between 400 to 600 marks depending on various factors, such as category, registered applicants, performance in exam, etc. 

Candidates can check the GATE IIT Bombay cutoff of 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (popular branches)

No, students who have appeared for GATE exam this year can only challenge the GATE answer key 2026.

Based on students feddback and responses towards GATE question paper answer key and analysis, the GATE CSE set 1 paper was the toughest out of all 30 GATE papers. Candidates who appeared for GATE CSE shift 1 exam have stated that the question paper was unique compared to the previous year's question sets. The aptitude section was lengthy, and many questions were uncertain. Also the questions that looked easy were heavy in calculations. In addition, the options are shuffled for most of the question sets.

Yes, candidates can raise more than one question, incase they find any discrepancy in the solution. The fee is INR 500 per question, and based on that students will have to make the payment.

Candidates who want to raise objections against the GATE 2026 answer key can follow the steps below to challenge answer key -

• Visit official website 
• Enter enrollment ID and password and login
• Select raise objection link
• Select and provide valid response with detailed solution. Upload documents if any to justify your answer. 
• Pay the required fee and submit.
• Save and keep a copy for future reference. 

As per the last year, the fee to challenge GATE answer key 2026 is INR 500 per question. Candidates who want to raise objection will have to provide valid justification to support the question. Based on responses, the authorities will review and include it in the final answer key. 

Candidates who have appeared GATE 2026 exam can challenge the answer key. The objection window is most likely to start by Feb 24-27. Stay tuned for updates.

IIT Guwahati is most likely to start the GATE objection window facility 2026 by Feb 24-27. The challenge facility is expected to remain open till March 1.