GATE 2026 CSE Live: Shift 2 & Shift 1 Analysis OUT, Question Paper & Answer Key

Candidates can check the expected GATE 226 cutoff for IISc Bangalore admission below -

A GATE score of 800+ is ideal for top PSUs such as NPCIL, AAI, ONGC, etc. To apply, candidates have to register on their official website once the notification is released. Qualified candidates have to participate in GATE PSU selection process 2026, and appear for written and personal interview. The selection process for each PSU is different. Therefore, candidates are advised to go through the official notification carefully before applying.

On Feb 14, the following papers will be conducted  -

• CE-1, EE, and PI in the first shift (9:30 am to 12:30 pm)
• BM, CE-2, ME, and MT in the second shift (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm)

As per the past year trends, the expected GATE 2026 qualifying cutoff mark for ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) is expected to be around 24-27 for the general category. 

If there is any system glitch in the system, then candidates are advised to report to the invigilator immediately. A new system will allocated to the student, and they will be able to resume from where he/she has left (in the timer). 

IIT Guwahati issues specific guidelines for students -

• Candidates will be permitted to occupy their seats before the start of the GATE MTech exam.
• Candidates will not be allowed to log in 30 minutes after the start of the exam. 
• However, candidates can login and start reading instructions 20 minutes before the start of the exam. 
• GATE online calculator will be available on the candidate’s computer.
• A scribble pad will be provided for doing rough work. Students have to fill their registration number and name before using it. 
• Candidates can take only one scribble pad at any point of time. 
• If the GATE scribble pad is finished, then it has to be retuned and ask for another one after returning the previous one to the invigilator. 
• Scribble pad once returned cannot be returned to candidate. Once the exam is completed, applicant has to return the scribble pad to the invigilator. 
• No applicant is allowed to leave GATE 2026 exam hall before the completion of the exam. 

To attempt maximum questions, here are some a few tips and smart attempt. Start with easy questions and proceed with difficult ones. Do not spend much time on solving one question. Keep at least 30 minutes for review. Submit responses before end time.

The detailed steps to do the score calculation is given below.

• Download GATE 2026 CS Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions PDF
• Candidates have to compare answer key with their individual responses.
• Correct and incorrect answers have to be noted.
• Official marking scheme has to be followed.
• Total calculated will be the probable GATE 2026 score.

The validity of GATE scorecard is three years. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE scorecard on March 27. Candidates who qualified for GATE can download their scorecard at the GOAPS portal. To download, candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password. The scorecard will be available for free download from March 27 to May 31. Later, the scorecard can be downloaded by paying a fee of INR 500 till December 31.

To evaluate probable GATE scores, it is important to know exam pattern and marking scheme. Follow steps below to evaluate-

• For each one mark MCQ, 1/3rd mark will be deducted for incorrect responses.
• For a two-mark MCQ, a 2/3rd mark will be deducted for incorrect responses.  
• There is no negative marking for wrong answers to MSQ or NAT questions.
• There is no partial marking to MSQs. 

Candidates appearing for the GATE EE (Electrical Engineering) paper can check the important topics that carry high weightage below -

• Signals and Systems - (Convolution, Laplace and Fourier Transforms, Time/Frequency Shifting, and Statbility and casuality)
• Electrical Machines - Transformers, Induction motors, Synchronous Machines, and DC machines
• Power Systems - Load flow, fault analysis, power factor improvement, and transmission line parameters
• Network Theory - KCL/KVL applications, Thevenin and Nortorn, Maximum power transfer, Transient analysis (RL and RC)
• Control Systems - Time -domain analysis, Routh-Hurwitz criterion, Root locus basics, and steady state error constants

IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE Data Science Artificial Intelligence exam on Feb 15 in the second shift (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Candidates appearing for the exam, must report to the centre 90 minutes before the exam date. They must carry their admit card along with a valid ID proof. 

During GATE 2026 February 14 exam, CE Shift 1, EE and PI papers will be held in forenoon session. In Afternoon session, BM, CE Shift 2, ME and MT exam will be conducted.

• General Aptitude was easy to moderate
• Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions were calculation-intensive
• MSQs tested conceptual depth, especially in core subjects
• Engineering mathematics had 4 one mark question.
• Maximum questions was asked of the algorithm.
• General aptitude had 5 one mark question and 5 two-mark questions.

GATE DA is an small section of Computer Science, which has been added by IITs in GATE 2024. Registrations for GATE DA paper has been increasing in coming years and is epxpected that more number of applicants will be appearing for the subject. Here are some reasons why IITs have decided to include GATE Data Science subject, and how it emerge in future years. 

Rising Demand for Data Science Professionals

• With industry-wise digital transformation, demand for data scientists, AI engineers, and machine learning experts has seen a steep rise.
• Major top IITs and technical education institutes have introduced M.Tech and MS programs with specialisation in Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning.

Meeting the Current Industry Standards

• Fields like Artificial Intelligence, big data, and analytics are expected to grow rapidly.

Promoting Research and Tech-based Innovation

• Data science and AI are the foundation for innovations in sectors such as finance, robotics, healthcare, and climate modelling.
• The paper supports research-oriented candidates entering PhD or research programs in emerging areas.

DA can be an opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds (not just CS or engineering) who have relevant skills in data science. The subject is versatile and can be opted by anyone. 

GATE Civil Engineering exam 2026 will be conducted on Feb 14. It is a muti-session paper, and will be held in two shifts: forenoon and afternoon. The paper code is GATE CE. Students appearing for GATE CE-1 or CE-2 must download their admit card before the exam date. 

Some of the top IITs that offer admission for MTech Data Science and Artificial Intelligence can be checked below-

• IIT Madras
• IIT Hyderabad
• IIT Jodhpur
• IIT Delhi
• Indian Institute of Information and Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad

IIT Guwahati will announce GATE result 2026 on March 19 based on the final answer key. Students who appeared for the exam this year, can check their result at GOAPS using their enrollment ID and password. The GATE scorecard will be available for download from March 27 to May 31 (for free). Later, candidates can download their scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 till December 31, 2026. 

A GATE score of 800+ is ideal for top PSUs such as NPCIL, AAI, ONGC, etc. To apply, candidates have to register on their official website once the notification is released. Qualified candidates have to participate in GATE PSU selection process 2026, and appear for written and personal interview. 

NOTE: PSU selection process can vary for different organisation.

Candidates must know that GATE has negative marking for incorrect answers, for GATE paper, candidates can check marking scheme below -

•  For 1 mark MCQ- +1 for correct, -1/3 for incorrect
• For 2 mark MCQ - +2 for correct, -2/3 for incorrect

NOTE: There is no negative marking and partial marking for GATE CSE MSQs and NAT.

Based on past year's cutoff trends, candidates can check expected GATE 2026 cutoff marks for IISc Bangalore below -

IIT Guwahati will release GATE 2026 official answer key in last week of February. First, provisional answe key along with question paper and response sheet will be released. Candidates can also challenge the answer key by paying a fee of INR 500. After the submission of the challenges, final answer key and result will be announced. Candidates must note that they cannot challenge the final answer key. 

IIT Guwahati will conduct the next GATE 2026 paper on Feb 14 and 15 in two shifts. Candidates appearing for GATE exam this year, must download their hall ticket in advance and keep all their documents ready. 

IIT Guwahati has already conducted 22 papers on Feb 7 and 8. Out of which GATE CSE1 paper was the toughest out of all GATE papers, followed by XE paper being moderately difficult.

GATE scores are accepted for MTech and Research admissions, as well as for PSU recruitment. Students can check the list PSUs that accept GATE exam scores for recruitment -

• Airports Authority of India (AAI)
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
• Coal India Limited (CIL)
• Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)
• Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL)
• Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
• Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
• Engineers India Limited (EIL)
• Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
• Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
• Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) (previously known as POSOCO)
• Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), etc.

Scoring 40 out of 100 in GATE 2026 for Computer Science branch is pretty low, knowing that CSE branch itself has a lot of competition and popularity. Scoring 40 mark in GATE is enough to pass the minimum qualifying cutoff range, but difficult to get admission in top colleges. 

Candidates can check GATE 2026 Engineering Mathematics syllabus below for Mechanical Engineering below -

Candidates can check GATE 2026 Feb 7 shift 2 paper analysis subject-wise can be checked below -

This year, IIT Guwahati have made following changes, which can be checked below -

• The GATE 2026 application fees have been revised. 
• A new sectional paper, called Energy Science, is introduced under Engineering Sciences. The GATE Energy-Science paper code is XE-I. 

The ideal number of attempts to secure a GATE 2026 rank under 500 can be around 55 to 60 questions.

Based on all exams conducted so far, here's what experts have concluded.

• Integrative and cross-disciplinary questions - Experts expect a greater blend of topics, requiring deep concept clarity and problem-solving agility. 
• Heavy inclination towards NATs and MSQs - With a rising trend, answers must be exact, no partial scoring, increasing pressure on accuracy.
• Increased competition - More aspirants eyeing PSUs and M.Tech seats may push question setters to up difficulty.
• Should focus more on MSQs and NATs, since there is no negative marking, it can really help fetch good marks.

To evaluate probable GATE scores, it is important to know exam pattern and marking scheme. Follow steps below to evaluate-

• For each one mark MCQ, 1/3rd mark will be deducted for incorrect responses.
• For a two-mark MCQ, a 2/3rd mark will be deducted for incorrect responses.  
• There is no negative marking for wrong answers to MSQ or NAT questions.
• There is no partial marking to MSQs. 

GATE Electrical Engineering Paper Marking distribution

GATE question paper consists of 65 questions in total, comprising MCQs, MSQs, and NATs. Around 10 to 15 NATs are usually asked in GATE exam. However, branch papers like CE or ME have more NATs (around 20+) based on past year's trends. 

IISc Bangalore reserves around 60 to 65 seats for MTech admission in CS (Computer Science) branch. The selection is entirely based on GATE scores only. Last year, the MTech admission seat intake was 62 for CS discipline. 

A total of 747319 candidates appeared in GATE 2025 exam out of 936019 registered candidates.

Yes, GATE score of 700 is good and enough to secure a seat NITs and IITs. However, it also depends on several factors, such as diffculty level of question paper, number of candidates registered, and past cutoff trends.

Last year in GATE 2025, 207851 candidates registered for GATE CSE exam, out of which 170825 appeared for the exam. The minimum qualifying cutoff mark was 29.2 for general category.

According to past cutoff trends and analysis, check institute-wise GATE score required -

The second shift of GATE CSE paper had mixed reviews from students. Many aspirants have mentioned that paper was easy to moderate with an average number of good attempts can be around 50 to 55 questions. 

In shift 2, around 19 NATs were asked, in the first shift 5 to 6 NATs were asked. However, last year, around 22 NATs, 13 MSQs, and 30 MCQs were asked in GATE CSE paper. Students can expect more MSQs this year (based on experts analysis).

GATE 2026 Feb 8 exam was conducted for following papers -

The steps to download GATE exam hall ticket can be checked below -

• Go to official website
• Click on the applicant portal
• Login using enrollment ID and password
• Download admit card and take printout

No necessarily, the GATE question paper has alway been unique compared to every year. The questions have never been repeated. However, question pattern might mirror in similarity. Therefore, it is very important to stay clear with concepts and fundamentals.

IIT Guwahati will conduct the next GATE 2026 exam on Feb 14 and 15. Students who have registered for the papers that will be held on these days must download their GATE hall ticket from GOAPS.

IIT Guwahati wil conduct the GATE 2026 exam next on Feb 14 and 15. The paper will be held in two shifts. Forenoon session- 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and Afternoon - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The following papers will be held on the above dates -

Based on all exams conducted so far, here's what experts have concluded.

• Integrative and cross-disciplinary questions - Experts expect a greater blend of topics, requiring deep concept clarity and problem-solving agility. 
• Heavy inclination towards NATs and MSQs - With a rising trend, answers must be exact, no partial scoring, increasing pressure on accuracy.
• Increased competition - More aspirants eyeing PSUs and M.Tech seats may push question setters to up difficulty.
• Should focus more on MSQs and NATs, since there is no negative marking, it can really help fetch good marks.

This shift of GATE CSE paper had mixed reviews from students. Many aspirants have mentioned that paper was easy to moderate with an average number of good attempts can be around 50 to 55 questions. 

Candidates can check chapter-wise mark weightage of GATE CSE exam asked in shift 2 paper -

Candidates can check topic-wise question distribution here -

GATE 2026 official answer key is expected to be released by Feb last week. Candidates who appeared for GATE exam can access the answer key once released. The officials will release GATE answer key (provisional) along with master question paper and response sheet. Students challenge the answer key by logging to GATE GOAPS portal. 

Around 10 to 11 MSQs were asked in the second shift of GATE 2026 CS question paper, combining both one and two marks. Check MSQ question below -

Mathematics-based questions were fewer. COA, DBMS, and CN had maximum questions. Overall, the paper was balanced and slight easy compared to GATE 2026 CSE1. Engineering Mathematics was easy to moderate.

Discrete Mathematics had 3 questions approx combining 1 and 2 marks, compiler design had 4 questions combining 1 and 2 marks. Students say the paper was easy compared to first shift. 

Initial student reaction -

• The paper was moderate
• MSQs were tricky, with concept-based questions. 

The GATE exam also known as Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is conducted online for 3 hours and consists of 65 questions, divided into general aptitude, engineering mathematics, and the core disciplines.

GATE mock tests play a very important role in preparation. With the help of mock test papers, students can benefit the following -

• Since GATE mock test offers a real time exam experience (how CBT exam is conducted), it significantly improve time management
• Improves accuracy to attempt questions
• Helps to analyse your strengths and weaknesses
• Reduce exam day stress and anxiety

Based on experts analysis, expected qualifying marks will be around the following marks mentioned in the table below -

Candidates can check GATE 2025 CSE cutoff mark (category-wise) -

• General category - 29.2
• OBC-NCL/EWS - 26.2
• SC/ST - 19.4

GATE 2026 Feb 8 second shift is being conducted for CS-2, EY, NM, PE papers. Once the exam is over, students can check GATE 2026 paper analysis of CSE2 here. 

Ans: 202.16

IIT Guwahati will release GATE 2026 official answer key in last week of February. First, provisional answe key along with question paper and response sheet will be released. Candidates can also challenge the answer key by paying a fee of INR 500. After the submission of the challenges, final answer key and result will be announced. 

Ans -

GATE 2026 Exam for CSE shift 2 has started. The exam will conclude at 5:30 pm. Memory-based questions answer key and analysis will be available after the sheet.

GATE login is an online portal facility for exam related activities. It is also called as GATE online application processing system (GOAPS). 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.

Candidates who are appearing GATE (computer-based exam) must know about the properties of the calculator and how to access it. 

• For simple operations, the keys are present in the right-hand side of GATE 2026 virtual calculator
• For questions related to scientific functions and operations, the keys are present on the left-hand side
• Inverse functions have separate keys. They can be seen below the respective functions
• The keys for scientific operations and functions are located on the left side of the calculator.
• Candidates must be aware of all the keys and their functions to avoid time-consuming
• Trigonometric function keys are grouped in the calculator
• The hyperbolic functions are also group in the GATE 2026 virtual calculator
• There are two display boxes- one displays the sequence of keys pressed by the candidate, and the other shows the actual value entered or the result of the calculation. 

The detailed steps to do the score calculation is given below.

• Download GATE 2026 CS Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions PDF
• Candidates have to compare answer key with their individual responses.
• Correct and incorrect answers have to be noted.
• Official marking scheme has to be followed.
• Total calculated will be the probable GATE 2026 score.

Looking at today's shift and patten of GATE 2026 CSE paper, studentsmust focus more on -

• Core Concepts -  Master fundamentals in Engineering Mathematics and stream-specific subjects.
• Practice high-quality mocks - Attempt mock tests daily to understand paper difficulty level
• Analyse performance thoroughly- Revise weak topics, and review previous years’ GATE questions.

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Many students have stated that the minimum qualifying mark for GATE CSE will typically range around 32 to 36 marks. However, some experts do say that it can be around the last years GATE cutof, probably around 29 - 33 marks.

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Statement-Based Question

Question. Statement True or False

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Statement 2: For Grammar to be LL (1) 9t must be Left Recusion

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Students found the GATE 2206 CSE shift 1 paper to be difficult. Some said it became confusing in middle. Engineering mathematics had 4 one mark question, maximum questions were asked from algorithm. General aptitude had 5 one mark question and 5 two mark questions.

Overall, the paper was moderate to tough, students also expresssed that

• CN had less number of questions
• COA  question with floating point rep.
• TCP connection based question

• Database has 1 MCQ of 1 mark and 1 question 2 mark MCQ
• Operating system had 2 questions from 2 mark MSQ and 2 one mark NAT

GATE 2026 CSE shift 1 paper is now over. Students have come out of the centre, and based on initial reaction, the GATE 2026 CSE Shift 1 exam was moderately difficult. Mathematics and Aptitude were moderate while CS section had some lengthy questions.

The GATE 2026 exam consists of MCQ (Multiple Choice Question), MSQ (Multiple Select Question), and NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions.

Students found the paper to be easy to moderate. MSQs were asked more compared to last year for some papers. Here is a brief analysis of GATE 2026 papers held yesterday-

What to expect for the upcoming GATE 2026 exam papers?

Candidates attempting the upcoming papers must focus more on GATE PYQs, mock tests, and MSQs. Build accuracy and learn time management skills. 

IIT Guwahati is conducting GATE 2026 exam for Computer Science and Information Technology, and many experts online have predicted that -

• Importance will be given more to MSQs
• GATE CSE question paper 2026 may have more conceptual-based questions
• Engineering mathematics can be a game-changer for GATE CS aspirants.

To evaluate probable GATE scores, it is important to know exam pattern and marking scheme. Follow steps below to evaluate-

• For each one mark MCQ, 1/3rd mark will be deducted for incorrect responses.
• For a two-mark MCQ, a 2/3rd mark will be deducted for incorrect responses.  
• There is no negative marking for wrong answers to MSQ or NAT questions.
• There is no partial marking to MSQs. 

For Computer Science, difficulty level is mainly ranged from easy to moderate, with Engineering Mathematics rated moderate and core CS subjects inclining into moderate-to-difficult. According to experts paper analysis, GATE 2026 is expected to be moderate to difficult or can be consistent as GATE 2025. Also, questions are expected to be more tricky and conceptually based. Candidates must focus more on NAT and MSQs, as they may carry 30 to 40% weightage of the question paper. 

For yesterday's paper XE had maximum MSQs compared to last year. So, students appearing for CSE can expect the same.

Candidates must know that GATE has negative marking for incorrect answers, for GATE CS paper, candidates can check marking scheme below -

•  For 1 mark MCQ- +1 for correct, -1/3 for incorrect
• For 2 mark MCQ - +2 for correct, -2/3 for incorrect

NOTE: There is no negative marking and partial marking for GATE CSE MSQs and NAT.

No necessarily, the GATE question paper has alway been unique compared to every year. The questions have never been repeated. However, question pattern might mirror in similarity. Therefore, it is very important to stay clear with concepts and fundamentals.

Scoring 40 out of 100 in GATE 2026 for Computer Science branch is pretty low, knowing that CSE branch itself has a lot of competition and popularity. Scoring 40 mark in GATE is enough to pass the minimum qualifying cutoff range, but difficult to get admission in top colleges. 

Candidates can check last year's minimum qualifying cutoff mark below -

Candidates appearing in the upcoming session must keep following things in mind -

• Only revise what you have studied as per GATE exam syllabus for CSE
• Attempt easy questions first and avoid blind guessing.
• Reserve 30 minutes for reviewing questions.
• GATE has negative marking for incorrect answers for MCQs. Therefore, answer responsibly. 
• Submit your responses before the exam ends. It has to be done infront of the invigilator.

Candidates can check past year's GATE CSE paper analysis below -