GATE 2026 Syllabus for Environmental Science and Engineering

GATE 2026 Syllabus for Environmental Science and Engineering

Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 08 Aug 2025, 07:43 PM IST

GATE Syllabus 2026 for Environmental Science and Engineering - IIT Guwahati has published the GATE Environmental Science and Engineering syllabus 2026 on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can check the GATE ES syllabus 2026 pdf for Environment Science and Engineering on this page. Those preparing for the GATE 2026 exam, must analyse the GATE ES syllabus and plan their preparation strategy. The question paper of GATE Environmental Science and Engineering 2026 will consist of two sections: General Aptitude and a subject-based section. Additionally, candidates must be familiar with the GATE exam pattern along with the exam syllabus. The GATE entrance exam will be conducted on February 7, 8 14 and 15, 2026. Read the complete article for more information on GATE 2026 syllabus for ES.

GATE 2026 Syllabus for Environmental Science and Engineering
GATE 2026

GATE 2026 Syllabus for Environmental Science and Engineering

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.

GATE Environmental Science and Engineering 2026 Syllabus

Subjects

GATE 2026 ES Syllabus

General Aptitude (Mandatory)

  • Verbal Ability Syllabus

  • English Grammar

  • Sentence Completion

  • Verbal Analogies

  • Word Groups Instructions

  • Critical Reasoning And Verbal Deduction, etc.

  • Numerical Ability

  • Numerical Computation

  • Numerical Estimation

  • Numerical Reasoning And Data Interpretation, etc.

Engineering Mathematics (Mandatory)

  • Linear Algebra

  • Calculus

  • Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE)

  • Partial Differential Equation (PDE)

  • Probability and Statistics

  • Numerical Methods.

Mathematics Foundation

  • Linear Algebra

  • Calculus

  • Differential Equations

  • Probability and Statistics

Environmental Chemistry

  • Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry

  • Principles of water chemistry

  • Soil chemistry

  • Atmospheric Chemistry

Environmental Microbiology

  • Prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms

  • Cell chemistry and cell biology:

  • Microbial metabolism

  • Growth and control of microorganisms

  • Microbiology and health

Water Resources and Environmental Hydraulics

  • Global Water Resources

  • Surface Water Resources

  • Groundwater Resources

  • Environmental Hydraulics

Water & Wastewater Treatment and Management

  • Water and wastewater quality parameters

  • Water treatment methods

  • Point and non-point sources of wastewater

  • Sources and characteristics of industrial effluents

  • Kinetics and reactor design

Air and Noise Pollution

  • Structure of the atmosphere

  • Particulate pollutants

  • Gaseous Pollutants

  • Air quality management

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

  • Integrated solid waste management

  • Municipal solid waste management

  • Hazardous waste management

  • Soil contamination and leaching of contaminants into groundwater

  • Management of biomedical waste

Global and Regional Environmental Issues



  • Global effects of air pollution

  • Ecology and various ecosystems

Environmental Management and Sustainable Development

  • Environmental Management Systems

  • Environmental Law and Policy

  • Energy and Environment

  • Sustainable Development

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GATE Environmental Science and Engineering Syllabus 2026 Weightage

SectionApprox. MarksTopics
General Aptitude (Common)
15Analytical Skills, Verbal, Quantitative
Mathematics Foundation12–15Calculus, Linear Algebra
Environmental Chemistry11-12Atmospheric Chemistry, Water Chemistry
Water Resources & Hydraulics
11–12
Surface Water, Hydraulics
Environmental Microbiology9–10Metabolism, Microorganisms
Water & Wastewater Treatment10–12Water/Wastewater Treatment
Air & Noise Pollution9–10Air Pollution Control, Management
Solid & Hazardous Waste9–10Municipal Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste
Global Environmental Issues7–8Global Warming, Climate Change
Environmental Management7–8Policy, Sustainable Development

GATE Environmental Science and Engineering Question Paper 2026

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.

GATE Previous Year ES Paper

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is GATE 2025 exam date?
A:

The GATE 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.

Q: When will IIT Roorkee release GATE 2025 Syllabus for Environmental Science and Engineering?
A:

The authority has released the GATE 2025 syllabus for Environmental Science & Engineering. 

Q: Where can I find official GATE 2025 ES syllabus PDF?
A:

The official GATE ES syllabus 2025 PDF can be accessed from the website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. 

Q: What will be the duration of GATE 2025 exam?
A:

GATE 2025 will be conducted for 3 hours. 

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