GATE Environmental Science and Engineering: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering ES is a prestigious examination in India held jointly by the seven IITs and IISc, Bengaluru, on a rotational basis. For the upcoming year, IIT Roorkee is going to conduct the GATE Environmental Science and Engineering examination. The GATE examination provides options for both jobs at various PSUs as well as higher education at different IITs. Aspirants preparing for the GATE 2025 ES exam must ensure to be thoroughly aware of all the pertinent details regarding it.
GATE Environmental Science and Engineering Exam Pattern |
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Particulars | Details |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (Online) |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
Questions Types | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions, along with Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) |
Number of Sections | General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Environmental Science and Engineering |
Total Number of | 65 Questions |
Total Marks | 100 Marks |
Distribution of Marks | 13 marks for Engineering Mathematics, 15 marks for General Aptitude, and a total of 72 marks for the Core Environmental Science and Engineering section. |
Marking Scheme | All questions are either going to carry 1 or 2 marks |
Negative Marking | Yes, only applicable to multiple choice questions. |
GATE ES Topic Wise Weightage |
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GATE Environmental Science and Engineering Important Topics | Weightage |
General Aptitude | 10 |
Mathematics Foundation | 10 |
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management | 9 |
Environmental Management and Sustainable Development | 6 |
Water and Wastewater Treatment and Management | 8 |
Environmental Chemistry | 4 |
Air and Noise Pollution | 6 |
Water Resources and Environmental Hydraulics | 4 |
Environmental Microbiology | 5 |
Global and Regional Environmental Issues | 3 |
M.Tech. Environmental Science and Engineering Top Colleges |
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Ranking of Institute | Name of Institute | 1st Year Tuition Fees | Average Package |
1 | IIT Madras | INR 24,600 | INR 21,48,000 |
2 | IIT Delhi | INR 1,90,300 | INR 25,82,000 |
3 | IIT Bombay | INR 59,300 | INR 21,82,000 |
4 | IIT Kharagpur | INR 27,650 | INR 2.6 CPA (Highest CTC) |
5 | IIT Kanpur | INR 2,14,050 | INR 1.90 CPA (Highest CTC) |
6 | IIT Roorkee | INR 40,001 | INR 13,34,000 |
7 | IIT Guwahati | INR 67,350 | INR 2.4 CPA (Highest CTC) |
8 | IIT Hyderabad | INR 53,550 | INR 20,07,000 |
GATE Environmental Engineering Cut Off |
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GATE ES Cut Off 2024 | |||
GATE Paper Name | GEN | OBC-NCL/EWS | SC/ST/PwD |
Environmental Science and Engineering | 37.9 | 34.1 | 25.2 |
GATE ES Cut Off 2022 | |||
GATE ES: Environmental Science and Engineering | 25.9 | 23.3 | 17.2 |
GATE ES Cut Off 2021 | |||
GATE ES: Environmental Science and Engineering | 25.9 | 23.3 | 17.2 |
Environmental Engineer Salary 2023 |
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Factor | Salary |
Environmental Engineer Salary Based on Experience | |
Entry-level (less than 3 years) | ₹3.3 Lakhs |
Mid-career (4-9 years) | ₹5.8 Lakhs |
Experienced (10-20 years) | ₹15.6 Lakhs |
Environmental Engineer Salary Based on Education | |
Bachelor’s degree | ₹3.3 Lakhs |
Master’s degree | ₹5.8 Lakhs |
PhD | ₹15.6 Lakhs |
Environmental Engineer Salary Based on Specialization | |
Air quality | ₹6.4 Lakhs |
Water quality | ₹6.2 Lakhs |
Waste management | ₹5.9 Lakhs |
Renewable energy | ₹7.1 Lakhs |
Environmental Engineer Salary Based on Industry | |
Private sector | ₹6.5 Lakhs |
Public sector | ₹5.5 Lakhs |
Environmental Engineer Salary Based on Location | |
Delhi | ₹7.2 Lakhs |
Mumbai | ₹7.1 Lakhs |
Bangalore | ₹6.9 Lakhs |
Chennai | ₹6.7 Lakhs |
Environmental Engineer Salary Based on Company size | |
Large company (more than 500 employees) | ₹7.0 Lakhs |
Small company (less than 500 employees) | ₹6.0 Lakhs |
Environmental Engineer Salary Based on Employer | |
Top companies (Amazon, Google, Microsoft, etc.) | ₹8.0 Lakhs |
Other companies | ₹6.5 Lakhs |