What are MCQ, MSQ, and NAT in GATE 2026 exam pattern?
The MCQ, MSQ, and NAT are the types of questions asked in the GATE examination.
- MCQs are the multiple-choice questions
- MSQs are the multiple select questions
- and NAT are numerical answer type questions
Each question type has a different marking scheme, which the candidates must go through the informat
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Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati will release GATE provisional answer key 2026 in the last week of February. The provisional answer key will have answers created by authorities. With help of answer key, students will be able to tally their responses and calculate probable scores.
GATE final answer key 2026 is most likely to release along with result, which is March 19. Candidates who appeared for exam can check final answer key at GOAPS.
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.
Once answer key of GATE is released, the authorities will allow students to challenge answer key. Candidates who want to raise an objection must pay a fee of INR 500 per question and submit their challenges within given date. Based on challenges, authorities will review and release final answer key
IIT Guwahati will release GATE answer key online only. The link to download answer key response sheet will be activated at GOAPS portal. Students will have to login using their enrollment ID and password to access the answer key of GATE 2026.
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