GATE Environmental Science & Engineering
IIT Madras (organising institute for GATE 2027) · Online (CBT) · Annual (February)
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GATE ES Cutoff
Category-wise cutoff marks and ranks for previous years.
2026 Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 30 | — |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 27 | — |
| SC/ST/PwD | 20 | — |
2025 Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 26.1 | — |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 23.4 | — |
| SC/ST/PwD | 17.4 | — |
2024 Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 37.9 | — |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 34.1 | — |
| SC/ST/PwD | 25.2 | — |
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About GATE Environmental Science & Engineering (GATE ES) 2027
The GATE Environmental Science & Engineering (GATE ES) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the IIT Madras (organising institute for GATE 2027). Preparing for the GATE ES requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GATE ES syllabus?
GATE ES covers Mathematics Foundation, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology, Water Resources and Environmental Hydraulics, Water and Waste Water Treatment, Air and Noise Pollution, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Global and Regional Environmental Issues, and Environmental Management and Sustainable Development.
Who can appear for GATE ES?
One of GATE's most open papers — the official eligibility list includes BTech/BE in any relevant branch, BSc/MS in chemistry, environmental science, life sciences and allied streams. Both engineering and pure-science students regularly qualify.
What is the GATE ES qualifying cutoff?
General category qualifying marks: 30 (2026), 26.1 (2025) and 37.9 (2024). The cutoff swings with paper difficulty, so target 40+ raw marks for a comfortable score above 600.
What careers does GATE ES offer?
Environmental consultancies (EIA), CPCB/SPCB and pollution control boards, municipal water and sewage boards, ESG and sustainability roles in industry, and MTech/PhD in environmental engineering at IITs — plus central government environmental scientist openings.
Is GATE ES good for non-engineering students?
Yes — it was designed for both. Chemistry and microbiology sections favour BSc backgrounds, while the hydraulics and treatment-design sections favour engineers. Section-wise preparation lets each background bank its strengths first.
How to Prepare for GATE ES
Environmental Chemistry and Water/Waste Water Treatment together carry the heaviest weightage — start there
Memorise water quality parameters (BOD, COD, DO, hardness) with their standard values and units — direct questions recur
Practise unit-process design numericals: sedimentation tank sizing, chlorine demand, BOD removal efficiency
Keep a running sheet of environmental laws and standards (ISO 14001, CPCB norms, international protocols) for the management section
Solve all previous GATE ES papers (2021-2026) — the paper is young and repeats frameworks