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GATE Environmental Science and Engineering paper was added in the GATE Examination back in 2021. GATE ES presents a great opportunity to Environmental Enthusiasts who opted for Environmental Engineering or similar elective in their Bachelors to pursue their career as an Environmental Engineer. GATE ES 2023 Exam will be a combination of General Aptitude Test and Test based on the topic Environmental Science presented for a total of 100 marks with negative marking. GATE ES 2023 Syllabus will mostly revolve around Chemistry and Biology with basic concepts of Mathematics. As per the previous trends, GATE ES Cut-Off 2023 (General Merit) is expected to be in the range of 800 to 670 for IITs and the same is expected to range between 570 to 410 for NIT’s. GATE ES is also expected to create a range of PSU Recruitment opportunities as many PSUs will consider the GATE ES score to hire for positions related to Environmental.
GATE Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 2023 Highlights
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) |
| Conducting Body for 2023 | IIT Kanpur |
| Level | All India |
| Paper Code | ES |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Examination | Online (Computer-based) |
| Frequency of Exam | Once every year |
| Exam Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
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| Total Questions | 65 Questions |
| Total Marks | 100 marks |
GATE Syllabus for Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 2023
The table below enlists sections included in the GATE ES 2023 along with the important topics and sub-topics to be covered by the candidates.
Check the GATE syllabus for Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 2023 in the table given below:
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GATE Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 2023 Exam Pattern
The section below explains the GATE Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 2023 Exam Pattern:
GATE ES 2023 Exam Particulars
| Particulars | Details |
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| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Papers Allowed as The Second Paper (ES as the First Paper) |
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| Total Questions | 65 Questions |
GATE ES 2023 Marking Scheme
The Paper includes questions carrying 1 mark and 2 marks
| Particulars | Details | Marks |
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| Distribution of Marks | General Aptitude | 15 marks |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13 marks | |
| Subject Questions | 72 marks | |
| TOTAL | 100 marks |
GATE ES 2023 Negative Marking
There will be negative marking for every wrong answer chosen by the candidate. The marks for the wrong choices will be deducted based on the following formula:
| Type of Question | Marks Deducted |
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| 1 mark MCQs | 1/3 of marks assigned to the question |
| 2 mark MCQs | 2/3 of marks assigned to the question |
| MSQs | NO NEGATIVE MARKING |
| NAT | NO NEGATIVE MARKING |
GATE ES 2023 Topic wise Weightage
Following table enlists the expected Topic wise Weightage for the GATE ES 2023:
| Topic | Marks/ Weightage |
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| Environmental Chemistry | 06 marks |
| Environmental Microbiology | 08 marks |
| Water Resources and Environmental Hydraulics | 12 marks |
| Water & Wastewater Treatment and Management | 11 marks |
| Air and Noise Pollution | 11 marks |
| Solid and Hazardous Waste Management | 11 marks |
| Global and Regional Environmental Issues | 05 marks |
| Environmental Management and Sustainable Development | 08 marks |
| TOTAL | 72 marks |
GATE Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 2023 Preparation
GATE ES 2023 Preparation Tips
GATE assesses the candidates on their ability to Recall, Comprehend, Apply, Analyse and Synthesise the concepts and knowledge. Keeping these parameters in mind, candidates must create their own personalised study strategy and follow the same diligently. However, to get started students can check the preparation tips discussed below and improvise wherever necessary. Finally, in order to score well in GATE ES 2023, students just require determination, diligence and discipline.
- Syllabus: Go through your syllabus carefully, identify your weak and strong topics and understand the marking scheme. Try bifurcating the syllabus based on the marks and difficulty and start your preparation from there.
- Scheduling: Start as early as possible, GATE will require a thorough preparation and thorough preparation requires ample time, hence, starting early will give a head start, extra time to brush up on concepts that feel hazy. Distribute the topics to be covered each day.
- Short Notes: Cultivate a habit of making short notes while covering a topic, this will help you during your revision and will work as the last minute study prep.
- Resources: Rather than gathering loads of study materials and resources, gather the most relevant ones and those that cover the topics from the GATE Exam point of view. Keep your engineering books close for quick topic reference.
- Question Papers and Mock Test: Solve a ton of Previous Year Question Papers, Sample Question Papers and appear for Mock Tests. These are necessary, not just for the preparation of the GATE but also to give you an exam temperament and avoid unnecessary stress.
- Relax: Relaxing is as underrated as it gets. While preparing for an exam such as GATE ES 2023, building up stress and tension is common. Practice a few recreational activities such as listening to music, yoga, exercise, a simple walk etc., to blow off some steam. A calm mind can perform well compared to a stressed mind.
GATE ES 2023 Important Books
Few of the reference books, general and subject specific, for GATE Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 2023 are mentioned below.
Books for General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics
| Book | Author/ Publication |
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| A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S Aggarwal |
| Wiley Acing the GATE: Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude | Anil Kumar Main |
| GATE General Aptitude & Engineering Mathematics | Trishna |
Books for Environmental Science & Engineering
| Book | Author/ Publication |
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| Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry | Manahan, S.E. |
| Environmental Microbiology | 2nd Ed by Maier, R.M., Pepper, I.L., Gerba C.P. |
| Engineering Hydrology | K. Subramanya |
| Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications | John Cimbala and Yunus Cengel |
| Water Supply Engineering | SK Garg |
| Environmental Pollution Control Engineering | C.S.Rao |
| Sewage Waste Disposal and Air Pollution Engineering | C.S.Rao |
| Principles of Environmental Science | Cunningham W.P. and Cunningham M.A. |
GATE ES 2023 Previous Year Question Papers
Find Previous Year Question Papers for GATE ES below:
| Year | Question Paper | Answer Key |
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| 2022 | GATE 2022 ES Question Paper | GATE 2022 ES Answer Key |
| 2021 | GATE 2021 ES Question Paper | GATE 2021 ES Answer Key |
GATE ES 2023 Other Study Materials
Apart from the Books and Question Papers, students should indulge in various other GATE ES 2023 Study Materials such as Study Packages, Mock Tests, Online Resources, etc. Few of such Study Materials are mentioned below:
GATE Mock Test Series
Every year, the conducting body for that particular year releases subject wise official mock tests for GATE. Students can access these mock tests by visiting the official website of GATE.
Find the link for GATE ES 2022 Official Mock Test below:
| Official GATE Mock Test 2022 | Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) |
GATE Coaching on YouTube
There are many helpful YouTube channels which students can utilise for their preparation for GATE ES 2023. Few of such YouTube channels are mentioned below:
- Unacademy GATE
- Yourpedia Education
- APSEd
- GATE Academy
GATE Online Resources
Apart from the above mentioned resources, there are paid as well as free study packages available for GATE 2023 Preparation. Few such paid and free sources are mentioned below:
| NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) | Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science |
| Yourpedia Education | GATE Environmental Science and Engineering |
| Notesgen Marketplace | Environmental Engineering |
Find more GATE Preparation Study material at GATE Online Coaching and GATE Mock Tests
GATE Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for GATE ES 2023 it is mandatory that candidates check their eligibility. The table below discusses the eligibility criteria for students with different qualifying degrees.
| Qualifying Degree | Description | Eligibility Criteria |
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| 4 years course after 10+2 or 3 years course after B.Sc./ Diploma in Engineering / Technology | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or completed |
| Bachelor’s of Science - Post-Diploma/ 4 years after 10+2 | |
| 5 year integrated B.S.-M.S. programme or integrated M.Sc. | |
| Master’s in Science or equivalent | Currently in the 1st year or higher or completed |
| Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree of 4 year program | Currently in the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th year or completed |
| 5 year program of: Integrated Master’s degree OR Dual Degree in Engg/Tech | Currently in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th year or completed |
| Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to BE/BTech) | B.E./B.Tech. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies recognized by:
| Section A or the equivalent of such professional courses completed. |
GATE ES 2023 Eligibility Criteria for International Students
International students can also appear for the GATE ES 2023. International aspirants must have completed or be in the process of completing their bachelor's degree in engineering and technology or an equivalent degree with Environmental Engineering or courses related to it.
GATE Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 2023 Application/Admission Process
Once the candidate confirms his/her eligibility, they can move onto applying for the GATE ES 2023. The section below discusses the steps to apply for GATE ES 2023:
- Application Form: Once available, eligible candidates can visit the official website of GATE and apply for GATE ES 2023.
- GATE 2023 Application Fee:
| Category | Application Fee | Late Application Fee |
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| Women | INR 750 | INR 1250 |
| SC/ST/PwD | INR 750 | INR 1250 |
| Other Candidates | INR 1000 | INR 2000 |
| International Students | USD 100 | USD 120 |
- GATE ES 2023 Admit Card: After completing the registration candidates can download the GATE ES 2023 Admit Card from the Official Website. The date of release of the Admit Card for GATE ES 2023 is yet to be notified.
- GATE 2023; GATE 2023 is likely to be conducted in the month of February 2023 in line with the previous trends, however, the dates are tentative and official notice will be released by the month of July 2022.
- GATE 2023 Result: The GATE 2023 Result will be tentatively released in the month of March 2023.
- GATE 2023 Counselling: Shortlisted candidates who clear the GATE 2023 successfully are called in for GATE 2023 Counselling sessions:
- COAP 2023: Common Offer Acceptance Portal counselling is where candidates may verify their PG engineering admissions results and seat allocations from participating IITs and IISc Bangalore.
- CCMT 2023: Centralised Counselling for MTech / MArch/ MPlan is an admission and counselling process for admissions to the MTech / MArch/ MPlan programmes offered by National Institutes of Technologies (NITs) and other top colleges in India.
GATE Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 2023: Previous Year Cut-Off
Candidates who qualify GATE Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 2023 will be presented with a variety of post graduate routes in various branches. Several colleges and universities offer Environmental Engineering courses as well as courses based on Environmental Engineering. Few of the Branches offered by top IITs and IISc are mentioned below:
- MTech in Environmental Engineering
- MTech in Chemical Engineering
- Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering
- MTech in Bioprocess Engineering
- Biotechnology( Mtech in Bioprocess Engg)
- Civil (Mtech in Environmental Engg)
- Civil(Mtech Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering)
- Chemical( Mtech in Chemical Engg)
- Biotechnology(Mtech in Clinical Engg)
- Ocean( Mtech in Petroleum Engg)
- Environment Science & Engg(Mtech in Environmental Engg)
- Civil (Environmental Engg and Management)
- Water Engineering and Management
- Climate Science
GATE ES 2023 Overview: Qualifying Cut-Off
The table below lists the Qualifying GATE ES Cut-Off for previous years:
| Category | Year | |
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| 2021 | 2022 | |
| General | 39.6 | NA |
| OBC/ EWS | 35.6 | NA |
| SC/ ST/ PwD | 26.4 | NA |
GATE ES 2023 Overview: Admission Cut-Off 2022
Admission cut-off for GATE ES 2023 qualifiers is mentioned below.The cut-off mentioned below is based on the year 2022 and is subject to change, official cut-off notice will be rolled out as the results for GATE 2023 close in.
Cut-Off for IITs
| College/ Institute | Branch | General Merit | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
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| IIT Madras | MTech. Environmental Engg. (Civil) | 747 | 663 | NA | NA | NA |
| IIT Bombay | MTech. Environmental Engg. (ES & Engg.) | 677 | 647 | 512 | 414 | 419 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Environmental Engg. & Mgmt. | 711 | 665 | 550 | - | - |
| Water Engg. & Mgmt. | 690 | 658 | 520 | - | - | |
| IISc Bangalore | Climate Science | 800 | 700 | 500 | 500 | 700 |
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| IIT Madras | MTech. Bioprocess Engg. (BioTech) | - | 307 | - | - | - |
| IIT Bombay | MTech. Environmental Engg. (ES & Engg.) | - | 364 | - | - | - |
| IIT Kharagpur | Environmental Engg. & Mgmt. | 350 | - | - | - | - |
| Water Engg. & Mgmt. | 227 | - | - | - | - | |
| IISc Bangalore | Climate Science | 700 | - | - | - | - |
Cut-Off for NITs
| College/ Institution | Dept. | Branch | GM | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
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| NIT Trichy | Civil | MTech. Environment Engg. | 567 | 512 | 330 | 293 | 476 |
| Energy & Environment | MTech. Energy Engg. | 410 | 353 | - | - | - | |
| NIT Surathkal | Civil | MTech. Environment Engg. | 522 | 470 | 293 | 265 | 472 |
| Chemical | MTech. Environment Science & Tech | 440 | 380 | 285 | 246 | 325 | |
| NIT Warangal | Civil | MTech. Environment Engg. | 512 | 431 | 307 | 271 | 474 |
| Civil | MTech. Waste Management | 423 | 343 | 263 | 190 | - | |
GATE Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) 2023 PSU Recruitment
Many PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) are eager to recruit candidates who qualify GATE with satisfactory marks. These PSUs often publish their vacancies for different posts periodically and present a great opportunity with decent pay scales. Few of the popular PSU that hire a GATE ES qualifying candidate are mentioned below:
| PSU | Position | Average Salary per annum |
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| HBL | Environment Officer | INR 4,00,000 |
| NTPC | Specialist:
| INR 10,00,000 to INR 12,00,000 |
| CPCB | Consultant | INR 9,20,000 |
| CIMFR | Technical Officer (Environmental) | INR 5,40,000 |
| NEERI | Project Assistant | INR 2,16,000 to INR 6,00,000 |
FAQs
Ques. When will the GATE ES 2023 be conducted?
Ans. In line with the previous trends, GATE ES 2023 is expected to be conducted in the month of February 2023 tentatively. Official dates for GATE 2023 will be released by the month of September 2022 tentatively.
Ques. What is the application fee for ES GATE 2023?
Ans. For a normal application, Women candidates and SC/ST/PwD candidates will have to pay INR 750 while all other candidates will have to pay INR 1000 as application fee for GATE ES 2023. International Students will be paying USD 100 for the application fee.
Ques. What documents are required for GATE ES 2023 Application Form?
Ans. The list of documents required for GATE ES 2023 Application form is mentioned below:
- Personal information such as the candidate's name, date of birth, phone number, parents' names, phone numbers, and so on.
- Address for communication (including PIN code).
- Details on the degree of eligibility.
- Name and location of the college (with PIN code).
- Paper for GATE (subject choice).
- Cities for GATE examinations can be chosen.
- Scanned image of the candidate's photo and signature in the format and dimensions specified.
- Scanned copy of the eligibility certificate in pdf format (Degree or Provisional certificate, or certificate from the Head of Department/Institute in the format provided).
- Scanned copy of Category (SC/ST), PwD, or Dyslexic certificate in pdf format (where applicable).
- Jammu and Kashmir candidates' declaration (candidates who are unable to obtain documents due to restrictions in the region).
- Specifications of a valid identification document
Ques. Can a student appear for a secondary paper along with GATE ES 2023?
Ans. Yes, students are allowed to take a secondary paper along with GATE ES as their primary choice. However there are restrictions over which subjects can be chosen in combination with the primary subject chosen.
Ques. Which papers are allowed as a secondary paper along with GATE ES 2023?
Ans. In GATE 2023 there are only certain subjects allowed as a choice for secondary paper along with the Environmental Science and Engineering paper as the primary choice.
Students can opt for following papers as secondary choice along with ES as primary choice:
- Agricultural Engineering (AG),
- Civil Engineering (CE),
- Geomatics Engineering (GE)
Ques. What was the score of GATE Environmental Science & Engineering (ES) 2022 AIR 1?
Ans. In 2022, Saurabh Singh Yadav, a IIT Kanpur graduate secured an AIR 1 in GATE ES 2022 with a score of 77 out of 100.
Ques. Which online coaching institutes are good for preparation of the GATE Environmental Science and Engineering paper?
Ans. There are numerous online resources available for preparation of GATE ES. Online GATE Coaching Institutes such as
- Unacademy GATE
- NPTEL
- GATE Academy
are few of the renowned online coaching institutes for GATE ES.
Ques. What is the exam pattern of GATE ES 2023 paper?
Ans. GATE ES 2023 will be a combination of General Aptitude and Subject specific paper for a total of 100 marks with negative marking (except NAT). It will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) with a total of 65 questions of MCQ, MSQ and NAT types. The paper will include 1 mark and 2 marks questions.
Ques. Is GATE Environmental Science and Engineering paper similar to GATE Civil Engineering paper?
Ans. No, previously students who wanted to opt for Environmental Science and Engineering had to appear for GATE Civil Engineering paper which was inconvenient in many ways as a lot of topics were irrelevant to the ES subject. However, after introducing Environmental Science and Engineering as a separate subject in GATE, the syllabus and subject combination was completely changed, the GATE ES comprised of topics only related to Environmental Science and Engineering.
Ques. How to prepare for GATE ES 2023?
Ans. Go through your syllabus carefully, understand strong and weak areas, choose your resources wisely - prioritise quality over quantity, make short notes and give emphasis to revision; Mock tests, previous year question papers, sample papers are your allies - keep them close and finally, practice as much as possible, rest periodically and don’t forget to enjoy the process.
In order to score well in GATE ES 2023, students will need a little extra effort, a good hold on basic concepts, a viable and thorough plan and equally good execution. General guidelines are discussed in the article above.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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