GATE 2026 Examinations Conclude: Answer Key and Analysis Awaited

What Happened

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 examinations concluded on February 14, 2026, with sessions held for various engineering disciplines. The morning session included papers for Civil Engineering (CE-1), Electrical Engineering (EE), and Production and Industrial Engineering (PI), while the afternoon session covered Biomedical Engineering (BM), Civil Engineering (CE-2), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Material Science and Engineering (MT). The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is overseeing the examination process.

Why It Matters

GATE serves as a critical assessment for students aspiring to pursue MTech programs at prestigious institutions, including the IITs, and is also utilized for recruitment in certain sectors. The examination is conducted in a computer-based format across multiple centers in India, with a total of 30 different papers being offered this year, including a newly introduced Energy Science section.

What’s Next

Following the completion of the examinations, students can expect the release of the GATE answer keys and question papers based on feedback and memory recall from candidates. These initial versions will provide insights into the exam’s difficulty and structure, aiding future preparations. Official question papers and answer keys will be published by IIT Guwahati after thorough compilation and analysis.