GATE - EY - Ecology & environmental science

Prepare for the GATE EY (Ecology & Evolution) examination with Pratishtha Edu's expert coaching program. Our comprehensive course is designed to help students build strong conceptual knowledge through structured classroom sessions, comprehensive study material, regular mock tests, previous year question paper discussions, and personalized mentorship.

Pratishtha Edu has been a trusted name in competitive exam coaching for over 30 years, helping students achieve academic excellence and successful careers. Our GATE EY Coaching program covers the complete syllabus, including Ecology, Evolution, Behavioural Ecology, Biodiversity, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Quantitative Ecology, Engineering Mathematics, and General Aptitude. Through experienced faculty, concept-based teaching, regular assessments, doubt-clearing sessions, and continuous performance analysis, we help students prepare confidently and achieve a high GATE EY score. The official GATE paper is Ecology and Evolution (EY).

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PPratishtha Edu offers a structured and result-oriented GATE EY Coaching program designed to help students build strong conceptual knowledge in Ecology & Environmental Science. With experienced faculty, comprehensive study material, regular mock tests, and personalized mentorship, we ensure students are well-prepared to achieve a high GATE EY score.

Experienced Faculty

Learn from experienced educators with expertise in Ecology, Environmental Science, and GATE preparation.

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Scholarships up to 90%* for eligible students.

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Our GATE EY Coaching program is designed to provide complete exam preparation through expert classroom teaching, comprehensive study material, regular mock tests, recorded lectures, and personalized mentorship. The structured course schedule ensures timely syllabus completion, effective revision, and confident preparation for the GATE Ecology & Environmental Science examination.


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01 April 2026

08 July 2026

Available from 01 April 2026

6 Months (6–7 Days/Week)

9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

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₹52,000
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    Meet Our Expert GATE EY Faculty



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    Chandrashekar

    Ecology & Evolution Faculty

    IISC Bengaluru
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    Kumar Shiv

    Engineering Mathematics Faculty

    IIT Dhanbad
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    Abhilash

    Environmental Science Faculty

    NIT College
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    Rishab Gupta

    Biodiversity & Conservation Faculty

    NIT Warangal
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    Vinay

    Ecology & Quantitative Analysis Faculty

    NIT Trichy

    Classroom Features

    At Pratishtha Edu, our classrooms are designed to provide an interactive and focused learning environment for GATE EY aspirants. Through concept-based teaching, comprehensive study material, regular practice sessions, mock tests, and continuous doubt-solving support, we help students prepare confidently for the GATE Ecology & Environmental Science examination.



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    Comprehensive notes, practice questions, and revision material for effective GATE EY preparation.



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    Regular practice, mock tests, and structured learning for better GATE performance.



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    History of Evolutionary Thought: Lamarckism, Darwinism, and the Modern Synthesis.

    Fundamentals of Evolution: Variation, heritability, natural selection, adaptation, fitness, and types of selection.

    Diversity of Life: Origin of life, biological classification, cladistics, and phenetics.

    Life History Strategies: Resource allocation, trade-offs, r/K selection, semelparity, and iteroparity.

    Co-evolution: Co-adaptation, Red Queen hypothesis, mimicry, crypsis, and predator-prey interactions.

    Population & Quantitative Genetics: Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, genetic drift, gene flow, selection, polygenic traits, and heritability.

    Molecular Evolution & Phylogenetics: Neutral theory, molecular clocks, phylogenetic reconstruction, and molecular systematics.

    Macroevolution: Species concepts, speciation, adaptive radiation, convergence, and biogeography.

    History of Evolutionary Thought: Lamarckism, Darwinism, and the Modern Synthesis.

    Fundamentals of Evolution: Variation, heritability, natural selection, adaptation, fitness, and types of selection.

    Diversity of Life: Origin of life, biological classification, cladistics, and phenetics.

    Life History Strategies: Resource allocation, trade-offs, r/K selection, semelparity, and iteroparity.

    Co-evolution: Co-adaptation, Red Queen hypothesis, mimicry, crypsis, and predator-prey interactions.

    Population & Quantitative Genetics: Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, genetic drift, gene flow, selection, polygenic traits, and heritability.

    Molecular Evolution & Phylogenetics: Neutral theory, molecular clocks, phylogenetic reconstruction, and molecular systematics.

    Macroevolution: Species concepts, speciation, adaptive radiation, convergence, and biogeography.

    Mathematics in Ecology: Linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, derivatives, permutations, combinations, and probability.

    Statistics: Frequency distributions, mean, variance, coefficient of variation, and correlation.

    Hypothesis Testing: p-value, Type I & Type II errors, t-test, Chi-square test, linear regression, and ANOVA.

    Behavioural Ecology: Instinct, imprinting, learned behaviour, sensory ecology, communication, foraging behaviour, reproduction, sexual selection, parental care, social behaviour, kin selection, altruism, and reciprocity.

    Biodiversity & Conservation: Ecosystem services, biodiversity hotspots, invasive species, in-situ and ex-situ conservation, conservation genetics, DNA fingerprinting, and DNA barcoding.

    Disease Ecology: Epidemiology, zoonotic diseases, antibiotic resistance, and vector control.

    Plant & Animal Breeding: Marker-assisted breeding and genetic improvement.

    Global Climate Change: Causes, consequences, and mitigation strategies.

    Highlights of GATE EY Exam Pattern

    • GATE EY consists of 6 sections:
      • General Aptitude
      • Ecology
      • Evolution
      • Mathematics and Quantitative Ecology
      • Behavioural Ecology
    • GATE EY will be held in online mode (Computer Based Test) in multiple shifts.
    • GATE EY Question Paper 2026 will comprise a total of 65 questions worth 100 marks.
    • In GATE EY, there will be two types of questions:
      • Multiple Choice type (MCQ)
      • Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
    • The maximum number of questions in GATE EY will be from the core subject.
    • The duration of GATE EY will be 3 hours.


    GATE 2026 Ecology and evolution Marking Scheme

    Type of question Negative marking for wrong answer Marking for correct answer
    MCQs ⅓ for 1-mark questions
    ⅔ for 2-marks questions    		 1 or 2 marks
    NATs No negative marking 1 or 2 marks


    GATE Ecology and evolution Weightage of Important Topics

    Parts No. of Questions Score per Question
    General Aptitude 5 1
    5 2
    Core Subject 25 1
    30 2
    TOTAL 65 -

    Previous year Question paper



  • QP - 2023
  • QP - 2022
  • QP - 2021

    • Books To Be Referred

    Gate-EY Recommended Books

    Books Author/Publisher
    Test & Evaluation: Life Sciences / Biotechnology Pranav Kumar, Pathfinder Academy
    Animal Behavior: Mechanisms, Ecology, Evolution Lee C Drickamer, McGraw-Hill Higher Education
    Global Philosophical and Ecological Concepts Rudi Jansma, Motilal Banarsidass Publishers
    Organic Evolution (Evolutionary Biology) Veer Bala Rastogi, Medtech
    Games of Life: Explorations in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Karl Sigmund, Dover Publications

    Key Topics

    S.No Weightage topic % of marks
    1 Thermodynamics 14-17%
    2 Heat Transfer 8-10%
    3 Fluid Mechanics 10-12%
    4 Strength of Materials 12-14%
    5 Manufacturing Processes 15-17%
    6 Design of Machines 12-14%
    GATE EY (Ecology and Evolution) is a national-level entrance examination for students interested in ecology, evolution, biodiversity, and environmental sciences. Candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree or those in the final year are generally eligible to apply.
    Qualifying GATE EY opens opportunities for M.Tech., M.Sc., Ph.D., research fellowships, environmental consulting, biodiversity conservation, and academic careers.
    Pratishtha Education offers experienced faculty, comprehensive study materials, regular mock tests, personalized mentoring, and a structured preparation plan to help students achieve excellent GATE EY scores.

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