GATE ES Cut Off, Category-wise Environmental Science and Engineering Marks & Previous Year Trends

The GATE ES Cut Off is the minimum qualifying mark required to clear the Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) paper. Candidates who score at or above the prescribed cut-off become eligible to apply for M.Tech., M.E., PhD admissions, as well as various PSU recruitment processes that accept GATE scores.

The GATE 2027 exam is scheduled on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027, and the results are expected to be announced on March 19, 2027. The GATE ES Cut Off 2027 will be released with the results.

As the qualifying marks change every year depending on factors such as exam difficulty level, the number of candidates, and overall performance, checking the latest cut-off and previous year trends can help aspirants understand the competition and prepare better for the upcoming GATE exam.

What is GATE ES Cut Off?

GATE ES Cut Off is the minimum score a candidate must get in the Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) paper to qualify for the GATE exam. GATE is conducted for a total of 100 marks. The cut-off is different for students of each category, such as General, OBC-NCL/EWS, and SC/ST/PwD.

GATE ES Cut Off 2026 

IIT Guwahati released the official GATE ES Cut Off 2026 with the GATE 2026 results. The cut-off specifies the minimum qualifying marks required for each category in the Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) paper.

The official category-wise GATE ES Cut Off 2026 is given below.

Factors Affecting GATE ES Cut Off

The GATE ES Cut Off is not fixed and may change every year. It is determined after considering several factors that influence the level of competition and the overall qualifying marks.

• Number of Applicants: More candidates appearing for the ES paper can affect the level of competition.

• Exam Difficulty Level: A tougher paper can lead to a lower cut off, while an easier paper may increase it.

• Total Vacancies: The number of seats available for M.Tech, Ph.D., or PSU roles can affect the cut off.

• Category of Candidates: The cut off is different for General, OBC-NCL/EWS, and SC/ST/PwD categories due to reservation rules.

• Previous Year Trends: Past cut off marks are often used as a base while deciding the current year cut off.

How to Check GATE ES Cut Off 

Candidates can follow the steps below to view and download the category-wise qualifying marks.

1. Visit the official GATE website.

2. Click on the GATE Cut Off link available on the homepage.

3. Locate the Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) paper in the list of test papers.

4. Check the qualifying cut-off marks for your category (General, OBC-NCL/EWS, or SC/ST/PwD).

5. Download and save the cut-off PDF for future reference.

GATE ES Cut Off- Previous Year Trends 

Checking the previous years' GATE ES cut-off helps candidates understand how the qualifying marks have changed over time. It also gives an idea of the competition and helps aspirants prepare better for the upcoming GATE exam.

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Students can explore the latest GATE preparation batches for Environmental Science and other GATE papers on the official PW GATE page.

Related Resources:

• GATE 2027

• GATE Cut Off

• GATE Qualifying Marks 2026

• How Many Marks Required to Clear GATE

• GATE ES Eligibility Criteria

• GATE ES Previous Year Question Papers

• GATE ES Exam Pattern

• GATE ES Answer Key 2026