Engineering Entrance Exam

Candidates can challenge the GATE answer key in the following way -

• Visit the official website of GATE or the GOAPS portal

• Click on the answer key link and then select the “raise an objection” option

• Choose the question you want to challenge

• Pay the application fee for challenging the question (each question carries INR 500) to object. 

• Submit the response. 

The GATE answer key will be released after the completion of the exam. The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15. The expected answer key release date is around the first week of March. 

No, you cannot challenge the GATE response sheet, as it is meant to evaluate the probable scores. GATE answer keys can be used to challenge the responses. The answer key of GATE will be available on the prescribed dates. The response sheet of GATE will be available in PDF format and can be downloaded from the GOAPS portal.

The GATE response sheet contains the following details -

• Name of the candidate

• Date of birth

• Category of the candidate

• Test centre name and code

• GATE exam date

• Subject (test paper and code)

• Question ID 

• Question with options

• Response chosen by the candidate

The GATE response sheet will be released once the exam is completed. Candidates can download the GATE response sheet at the GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password. The response sheet carries the candidate's responses attempted during the exam. With the help of the response sheet, candidates can evaluate their probable scores secured in the GATE examination. 

The GATE response sheet will be released within one week of the exam's completion. Candidates can use it to evaluate the probable scores they can expect in the exam. IIT Roorkee will upload the candidate's response sheet on the website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. 

Solving GATE mock tests has many benefits, including enhancing candidates' knowledge and skills and helping students secure good marks in the examination. Here are some benefits of practising GATE mock tests -

• You get acquainted with the GATE exam pattern, marking scheme, and more.

• Solving mock tests will help students to figure out their strengths and weaknesses. 

• Boost self-confidence to attempt the questions. 

Candidates can download the GATE mock tests from the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The step-by-step process to download the GATE online mock test papers is as follows -

• Visit the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in

• Click on the GATE question paper section

• Select the test paper subject and attempt the mock test. 

GATE mock tests are replicas of the GATE question paper, allowing students to familiarise themselves with the GATE exam pattern and difficulty level. They can be attempted online or offline. Practising GATE papers will help build accuracy to attempt the questions. 

Solving GATE previous year’s question paper will give you an idea of the exam pattern, marking scheme, and difficulty level. Candidates can spot their weak and strong chapters from the questions asked. Also, practising the previous year’s GATE questions can help improve time management skills and give them insights of the trending and most asked questions asked in the GATE exam.