GATE Application Date:28 Aug' 25 - 28 Sep' 25
GATE 2026 Cutoff for ES: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati will release the GATE cutoff for ES on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can check the cutoff of GATE 2026 for ES on this page after the official release. The GATE cutoff for Environmental Science and Engineering is the minimum score required to qualify for the exam. GATE 2026 cutoff will vary by category and will be determined based on several factors, such as the number of candidates, the difficulty level of the exam, and the previous year's trends. Candidates who score equal to or above the GATE 2026 ES cutoff will be eligible to apply for admission to various engineering institutes or for recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) that accept GATE scores. The GATE 2026 exam for ES will be held on February 7,8, 14 or 15, 2026. The GATE result will be announced online. For reference, candidates can also check the 2026 ES cutoff for the GATE exam below.
The GATE Environmental Science 2026 cutoff will be released along with the declaration of the result. GATE ES 2026 cutoff for admission has been determined by the institutes after the admission process. Students who secure a score within the GATE cutoff for ES can be admitted to the institute if they meet the other eligibility criteria. GATE ES Cutoff 2026 will be provided here.
Candidates can refer to the previous year for the GATE cutoff for ES below.
Category | Cutoff |
General | 26.1 |
OBC-NCL | 23.4 |
SC/ST/PwD | 17.4 |
Category | Cutoff |
General | 37.9 |
OBC-NCL | 34.1 |
SC/ST/PwD | 25.2 |
| GATE Paper Code | General | OBC-NC/EWS | SC/ST |
| ES: Environmental Science & Engineering | 25.9 | 23.3 | 17.2 |
Paper Code | Highest Score | Highest Marks (out of 100) | Avg. Marks (out of 100) | Cut-off Marks (out of 100) |
| ES | 966 | 88.00 | 23.90 | 39.60 |
The cutoff of GATE ES 2026 will be declared along with the declaration of results. GATE 2026 ES cutoff is decided by considering several factors listed here. Students who qualify for GATE 2026 by securing cutoff marks will be eligible for admission.
Number of candidates applied for ES paper
Total number of applicants for the program
Number of seats in the program
Exam difficulty level
Previous year cutoff trends
The category for which the cutoff is to be determined
Students who secure scores within the GATE cutoff for ES 2026 will be eligible for admission to participating institutes. The admission process includes filling application form for the institute and registering for COAP and CCMT in case of admission to IITs, NITs and GFTIs. The institute will shortlist candidates based on GATE score and intimation is displayed on the college/ CCMT or COAP portal. Several institutes also conduct additional written tests and/or interviews after shortlisting based on GATE.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The expected GATE 2026 cutoff for Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) is anticipated to be 40.3 for General category, 36.2 for OBC-NCL, and 26.8 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
A score of 70 can be considered decent in GATE, but its significance depends on the specific paper and category. For example, in the GATE Computer Science (CSE) paper, a score of 75 or higher is typically considered a good score, while a score above 90 is regarded as excellent.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
As an EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) graduate, your core GATE paper is EE (Electrical Engineering).
You can also choose papers like IN (Instrumentation) or EC (Electronics and Communication) if you're comfortable. GATE now allows two-paper combinations EE plus IN is a valid pair.
Choose based on your strengths and future goals (e.g., PSU jobs, M.Tech). Always check the latest GATE brochure for updated paper codes and combinations.
How to clear GATE Exam :
First, know the syllabus and exam pattern.
Make a small study plan and follow it every week.
Read from good books or trusted online notes.
Practice old GATE question papers.
Give mock tests to check speed and accuracy.
Revise your notes and formulas again and again.
How to get Job in PSU:
Score high in GATE, because PSUs take only top ranks.
Keep checking PSU job notices regularly.
Apply on time with your GATE score.
Be ready for interviews or group discussions.
Work on subject knowledge and also your communication skills.
Yes, it will be acceptable. In GATE registration, the name should match your valid photo ID proof in terms of spelling, not the order. Many Indian IDs have surname written first, while the portal generates it as first–middle–last. Since all three parts of your name (Vikash, Rameshbhai, Bhagel) are correct, there won’t be any issue. Just ensure you upload the correct ID proof. During verification, they check spelling, photo, and signature, not the word order.
Hello,
Yes, you can change your category from General to OBC during the GATE 2026 correction window.
GATE always allows candidates to correct details like category. You will need to pay a small correction fee for this change. Make sure you upload a valid OBC certificate as per the format and date mentioned by GATE.
So, wait for the correction window, log in to your application, and update your category to OBC.
Hope it helps !
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