GATE XE 2026: Exam Date, Syllabus, Question Paper, Answer Key, Response Sheet

GATE XE 2026: Exam Date, Syllabus, Question Paper, Answer Key, Response Sheet presents key details related to the Engineering Sciences paper of the GATE examination.

The exam for 2026 is being conducted by IIT Guwahati, with the detailed schedule across 4 days: February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The XE paper for GATE 2026 will be held on February 7, 2026, from 9 am to 12.30 pm.

As per the official GATE 2026 syllabus for XE paper, there are 4 sections: General Aptitude, a compulsory Engineering Mathematics section, and two optional technical sections chosen by aspirants from the prescribed list, which includes subjects such as Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Materials Science, Thermodynamics, Polymer Science and Engineering, Food Technology, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Energy Science.
Aspirants from interdisciplinary engineering and science backgrounds take the XE paper every year. Around 11,156 students appeared for the GATE XE paper the previous year.

The GATE 2026 question paper, the official preliminary key, and the response sheet will be issued a few days after the exam. Students can compare their answers with the key to estimate their probable GATE result .

Explore this article to check GATE XE 2026 exam date, syllabus, question paper, answer key, and response sheet.
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GATE XE 2026 Exam Date

The GATE 2026 exam dates for the XE paper are out. Check the timeline below.

GATE XE 2026 Syllabus

The GATE syllabus 2026 for each paper can be accessed from the official website. The GATE 2026 Engineering Science syllabus features topics for 8 subjects and Engineering Mathematics. You can download the complete syllabus from the link provided below:

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GATE XE 2026 Question Papers

The GATE XE question paper will be provided once the GATE 2026 exam for Engineering Science is completed. The IIT Guwahati will upload the question papers later. In the following table, you can check the GATE XE question papers from the past few years:

GATE XE 2026 Answer Key

The GATE 2026 answer key will be provided following the completion of the exam in PDF format on the official website. The preliminary key will feature all the correct answers to the GATE 2026 question papers and help you verify your responses. In the following table, you can download the GATE XE answer keys.

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GATE XE 2026 Response Sheet

The GATE XE 2026 response sheet will be available only to the applicants using their exam credentials, such as enrollment number and password. It will have digitally saved responses to all the questions. With the help of the response sheet and answer key, you will be able to evaluate your expected marks and analyse your performance in the exam.

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