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GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper Available: Shift-wise PDFs & Memory-Based Questions

GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper Available: Shift-wise PDFs & Memory-Based Questions

Shivani PooniaUpdated on 02 Sep 2026, 06:04 PM IST
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GATE 2026 7th February Question Paper: Students can refer to the GATE 7 February 2026 question paper here, as the exam has concluded. The official GATE 7 February 2026 question paper PDF and other details are provided here to help aspirants assess their performance. The GATE answer key are also available below. Based on the GATE 2026 February 7 paper analysis, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. IIT Guwahati has released the official GATE 2026 Question Papers and Answer Keys. Students can download the GATE 2026 Question paper and answer keys from this article.
Also Check: GATE 2026 Feb 8 Question Paper | GATE 2026 CSE Question Paper | GATE 2026 Feb 8 Paper Analysis

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  1. Download GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper PDF
  2. GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 2 Question Paper: Chemistry
  3. GATE 2026 BioTech February 7 Shift 2 Question Paper
  4. GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 1 Question Paper: Life Science (XL)
  5. GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 1 Question Paper: Engineering Science
  6. GATE Previous Year Question Paper PDF
GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper Available: Shift-wise PDFs & Memory-Based Questions
GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper

As the GATE exam 2026, 7 February 2026, shifts 1 and 2, both are over, updates are provided below. Candidates who appeared for the exam can access the official GATE 2026 February 7 question paper with solutions to review the question paper. This will help them understand the paper structure and difficulty level, and examine subject-specific patterns.

Download GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper PDF

The GATE 2026 February 7 question paper PDF for shift 1 and 2 is provided below. Candidates can download the complete question paper, which includes memory-based questions and their corresponding solutions. The following Papers have been conducted as per each shift:

GATE 7th Feb 2026 Shift 1 Question Paper (Forenoon Shift)

The following papers were conducted in Shift 1 on February 7, 2026.

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KCC Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida

AICTE Approved | Affiliated to AKTU | Grade "A" college of GGSIPU | Highest CTC 14.2 LPA

GATE 7th Feb 2026 Shift 2 Question Paper (Afternoon Shift)

The following papers were conducted in Shift 2, and the GATE Feb 7 question paper pdf can be downloaded below.

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GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 2 Question Paper: Chemistry

SectionDifficulty LevelKey Highlights
General AptitudeEasy to ModerateMost scoring section: verbal, reasoning, and basic numericals
Physical ChemistryModerate to DifficultCalculation-heavy NATs: thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, quantum chemistry
Organic ChemistryModerateMechanism-based questions: intermediates, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, pericyclic reactions
Inorganic ChemistryModerate to ToughConceptual questions from coordination chemistry, organometallics, cluster compounds
Overall PaperModerate to DifficultTricky MSQs, calculation-intensive NATs, concept-focused rather than memory-based
Easwari Engineering College, Chennai

Highest CTC 51 LPA | NAAC ‘A’ & NBA Accredited | Top Platinum Grade in the AICTE-CII Survey | 98% Placement Record | Top Recruiters: AMAZON, Goldman Sachs, CISCO, E&Y, COGNIZANT, Deloitte, IBM

JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore

NAAC A+ Grade | Affiliated to VTU & approved by AICTE.


Memory Based Questions:
Question 1: On stereochemistry

Question 2: Question on group theory

Question 3: The reaction that gives meso 1,2 Piphnye Ethan 1,2 diol?

GATE 2026 BioTech February 7 Shift 2 Question Paper

SectionDifficulty LevelKey Highlights
General AptitudeModerateStandard verbal and reasoning questions; moderate level compared to previous years
Biotechnology (BT Core)ToughNew and uncommon concepts observed; several questions differed from previous year trends
Engineering MathematicsToughConceptually demanding and calculation-intensive questions
Overall PaperToughHigher difficulty than previous years; expected lower cutoff for Biotechnology due to tougher paper

Memory-based questions:

Question 1: Oxygen transfer rate depends upon.

Question 2: Question on Klinefelter syndrome

Question 3: 5 ′ capping of mRNA

Question 4: A vaccine that uses a piece of microbial DNA to produce antigen in the host is known as:
(1) Live attenuated vaccine
(2) Inactivated vaccine
(3) Conjugate vaccine
(4) DNA vaccine

GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 1 Question Paper: Life Science (XL)

SectionDifficulty LevelKey Topics AskedRemarks
General Aptitude (GA)EasyDice, Pythagoras theorem, Age problems, Distance problemsStraightforward and scoring
ChemistryModerateOrganic reaction mechanisms (SN1/SN2), Nitric acid reactions, Buffer solutions, Coordination compoundsConcept-based, required clarity in fundamentals
BiochemistryEasyPentose phosphate pathway, Enzyme kinetics, Turnover numberMore MSQ & NAT questions than usual; scoring for prepared students
BotanyModerate to ToughConceptual and analytical plant science questionsRequired in-depth understanding
MicrobiologyModerateCore microbiology conceptsBalanced mix of theory and application
ZoologyModerately ChallengingMetabolic pathways, Enzyme kinetics, Receptor–ligand interactionConceptual and slightly lengthy
Food TechnologyEasyBasic food science and processing conceptsEasiest and most scoring section for many candidates

GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 1 Question Paper: Engineering Science

SectionDifficulty LevelNature of QuestionsKey Topics Asked
Engineering Mathematics (XE-A)ModerateConceptual + NumericalStandard engineering mathematics topics
Fluid Mechanics (XE-B)ModerateTheory + Statement-BasedNavier–Stokes equations, Pipe flow losses, Dimensional analysis, Potential flow, Boundary layer theory
Materials Science (XE-C)ModerateConceptualFundamental material behavior and properties
Solid Mechanics (XE-D)Moderate to ToughNumerical + ConceptualBending moment diagrams, Mohr’s circle, Torsion of shafts, Stress–strain relations
Thermodynamics (XE-E)Easy to Moderate (Lengthy)Theory + NumericalOtto & Diesel cycles, First & Second Laws, Properties of pure substances

GATE Previous Year Question Paper PDF

Download GATE 2025 Previous Year Question Papers PDF

GATE 2025 question papers are useful to enhance your preparation. Check it below:

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Download GATE 2024 Previous Year Question Papers PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How can I calculate my GATE score before the result?
A:

Candidates can calculate their marks using the formula:

Total Marks for Correct Answers) - (Total Negative Marks for Wrong MCQs)

Q: Can I challenge the GATE 2026 Answer Key?
A:

Yes. Students can challenge specific questions, after the release of the provisional answer key, by paying 500Rs. per question. 

Q: Was GATE 2026 easy?
A:

It was of moderate difficulty.

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