GATE Syllabus 2026 for Environmental Science and Engineering - IIT Guwahati has published the GATE Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) syllabus 2026 on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can check the GATE ES syllabus 2026 PDF for Environment Science and Engineering in this article. Those preparing for the GATE 2026 exam must analyse the GATE ES syllabus and plan their preparation strategy. Engineering Mathematics, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology, Water & Wastewater Treatment and Management, are a few major subjects covered under the syllabus for GATE ES 2026. Additionally, candidates must be familiar with the GATE exam pattern. The GATE entrance exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The GATE ES 2026 exam is scheduled for February 07, 2026.
Direct link to download the GATE 2026 Environmental Science and Engineering syllabus
Yes, there is negative marking in the GATE 2026 for CSE paper and it will be applicable only to Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The GATE CSE 2026 paper will include questions carrying 1 mark and 2 marks. One-third of the marks will be deducted for incorrect 1-mark MCQs, while two-thirds of the marks will be deducted for incorrect 2-mark MCQs. There will be no negative marking for Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
The question paper of GATE Environmental Science and Engineering 2026 will consist of two sections: General Aptitude and a subject-based section. Read the complete article for more information on the GATE 2026 syllabus for ES.
The authority has released the GATE 2026 syllabus for Environmental Science & Engineering on the official website. Students can refer to the GATE ES syllabus PDF from the link given above as well. The table below mentions the GATE exam syllabus for environmental science and engineering in the table below.
Subjects | GATE 2026 ES Syllabus |
General Aptitude (Mandatory) |
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Engineering Mathematics (Mandatory) |
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Mathematics Foundation |
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Environmental Chemistry |
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Environmental Microbiology |
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Water Resources and Environmental Hydraulics |
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Water & Wastewater Treatment and Management |
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Air and Noise Pollution |
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Management |
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Global and Regional Environmental Issues |
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Environmental Management and Sustainable Development |
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| Section | Approx. Marks | Topics |
| General Aptitude (Common) | 15 | Analytical Skills, Verbal, Quantitative |
| Mathematics Foundation | 12–15 | Calculus, Linear Algebra |
| Environmental Chemistry | 11-12 | Atmospheric Chemistry, Water Chemistry |
| Water Resources & Hydraulics | 11–12 | Surface Water, Hydraulics |
| Environmental Microbiology | 9–10 | Metabolism, Microorganisms |
| Water & Wastewater Treatment | 10–12 | Water/Wastewater Treatment |
| Air & Noise Pollution | 9–10 | Air Pollution Control, Management |
| Solid & Hazardous Waste | 9–10 | Municipal Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste |
| Global Environmental Issues | 7–8 | Global Warming, Climate Change |
| Environmental Management | 7–8 | Policy, Sustainable Development |
Students must be thorough with the GATE 2026 ES syllabus to know all the important topics. Aspirants are also advised to practice with GATE ES PYQ for an added benefit. Here are the previous year papers for GATE Environmental Science and Engineering.
Year | GATE ES question paper link |
| 2025 | GATE 2025 ES Question Papers |
2024 | |
2023 | |
2022 | |
2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE 2026 Environmental Science and Engineering exam date is February 7, 2026.
The GATE 2026 question paper consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions.
The authority has released the GATE 2026 syllabus for Environmental Science & Engineering on the official website.
The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.
GATE 2026 will be conducted for three hours.
Candidates can find the official GATE 2026 ES syllabus pdf link on the official website.
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