The GATE 2026 Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) Answer Key is now available here. The exam was conducted on February 15, 2026 in the Afternoon Session (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM).
Candidates can download the provisional answer key and match their responses to calculate their estimated scores. The objection window will remain open for a limited period. The final answer key will be released after reviewing all challenges.
GATE 2026 CS 1 Question Paper (Download PDF)
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GATE 2026 CS 1 Answer Key (Download PDF)
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GATE 2026 CS 2 Question Paper (Download PDF)
| GATE 2026 CS Answer Key | Question Paper PDF |
GATE 2026 CS 2 Answer Key (Download PDF)
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How to Calculate the Scores Using the GATE Answer Key?
To calculate your score using the GATE Answer Key, first download the answer key and your response sheet from the GOAPS portal.
Understand the GATE Marking Scheme:
| Question Type | Correct Answer | Incorrect Answer | Unattempted Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark Questions (MCQ) | +1 mark | –1/3 mark | 0 mark |
| 2 Mark Questions (MCQ) | +2 marks | –2/3 mark | 0 mark |
| NAT (Numerical Answer Type) | +1 or +2 marks | 0 mark (No negative marking) | 0 mark |
| MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) | +1 or +2 marks | 0 mark (No negative marking) | 0 mark |
Now, calculate your GATE Raw Score using the formula:
GATE Raw Score = (Sum of marks for correct answers) – (Negative marks for incorrect MCQs)
Note: Do not deduct marks for NAT or MSQ questions, as there is no negative marking.
- Compare your estimated score with previous years’ cutoff trends.
- The final GATE score is calculated after normalization (for multi-session papers), so slight variations may occur.
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