GATE 2026 Answer Key Challenge Started: Raise Objections Before Feb 28

The answer key challenge window for GATE 2026 is now available, and candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key by visiting the official GOAPS portal. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is conducted by IITs along with IISc for students across India. Students who appeared for the examination can now view their responses and raise challenges against them.

Important Dates and Details

Candidates must submit objections within the specified period. No challenges will be accepted after February 28, and the portal will close automatically.

How to Challenge GATE Answer Key

To raise objections, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official GOAPS portal as given above.
2. Log in using Enrollment ID and Password.
3. Open the "Answer Key Challenge" option.
4. Select the question you want to challenge.
5. Submit your documents/proof.
6. Pay the objection fee, if required.
7. Submit and download.

Objection Fee and Rules

Each question that is contested costs a little price. The charge is reimbursed if, following assessment by subject matter experts, the objection is determined to be genuine. Unsupported or invalid challenges won't be taken into account.

What Happens After Challenges

When the objection period ends:

1. All challenges are reviewed by experts.
2. Corrections are made as needed.
3. A final answer key has been released.
4. On the basis of the final key, results are prepared.

Conclusion

The process of challenging the answer key of GATE 2026 provides an important opportunity to the students to get their answers evaluated properly. Students should check their answers, raise proper objections with evidence, and complete the process before February 28, 2026. Failing to do that will result in missing the opportunity to raise objections.