Exam Analysis: February 2026 | Comprehensive Paper Review
Overall Difficulty Level
The GATE 2026 ES paper was rated Moderate. While the Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology questions were conceptual and scoring, the Water Resources and Treatment sections featured complex NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions involving multi-step calculations.
Gaussian Plume Model, Lapse Rate, Sound Intensity.
Solid & Hazardous Waste
8-10 Marks
Landfill Design, Incineration, Pyrolysis.
Math & Aptitude
28 Marks
Calculus, Probability, Verbal Ability.
Expected Qualifying Cutoff 2026
Given that the 2026 paper was slightly more technical than the 2025 session, the cutoffs are expected to remain consistent with previous years' trends.
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