GATE Syllabus for Agriculture

GATE Syllabus for Agriculture

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GATE Syllabus for Agriculture GATE which stands for Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering  is one of the toughest test, an all India Examination that basically test the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering and Technology. It is jointly conducted by Indian Institute of Science and seven IIT’s on behalf of National Coordination Board-GATE, MHRD, Govt. of India, Department of Higher Education. GATE Score can be of great help like it can be used to take admission in various Post-graduate programmes. It may  be used by Public sector units for employment screening purposes.

Agricultural Engineering which applies knowledge of biological science ,engineering science and technology to agricultural production and processing.It relates various discipline like mechanical,civil,electrical ,chemical engineering with animal and plant biology.There are four major specialization in agricultural engineering  and each has unique and wide scope for research work.There is scarcity of agricultural engineers in private as well as in public sectors.Agriculture is one of the most important sector that contributes around 23% of GDP and give employment to 70% of the work force. Development and growth of Indian Economy is greatly dependent on agriculture and other allied activities.The prime task of agricultural engineers is to improve farming techniques and agricultural products and for that only they combine both engineering and biological science principles in order to make farming effortless, efficient and profitable.A person requires good intellect and a wish to make a difference to future farming.

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SYLLABUS-

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  • This Paper Consists of Verbal Ability: English grammar, verbal analogies, instructions, critical reasoning and verbal deduction,Sentence completion,Word groups.

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS-  Mathematical branch that includes mathematical methods and techniques that are generally employed in Industry and engineering

  • Linear Algebra: Branch of mathematics which does study of operation and applying it to find an answer equations.It include topics-Determinants and Matrices, Systems of linear equations, Eigen vectors and eigen values.
  • Calculus: Mathematical study of change. It include topics-Continuity,Limit and differentiability; Partial Derivatives; Minima and maxima; Series and sequence; Test for convergence; Fourier series.
  • Vector Calculus: It include topics- Gradient; Curl and Divergence; surface,line and volume integrals; Stokes, Green and Gauss theorems.
  • Differential Equations: Deals with rate of change and slope of curves. It includes non-Linear and linear first order ODEs; Higher order linear ODEs with constant coefficients; Euler’s and Cauchy’s equations; Laplace transforms; PDEs­ -Laplace, wave and heat equations.
  • Probability and Statistics: Probability is the way to roughly judge the occurrence of a thing or to what extent a statement is true.It includes-median,mean, mode and standard deviation; Random variables; Poisson, binomial and normal distributions; Correlation and regression analysis.
  • Numerical Methods: It consists of set of rules which uses numerical approximation to find an answer to the problems of mathematical analysis. It includes- Solutions of non- linear and linear algebraic equations; integration of simpson’s and trapezoidal rule; single and multi-step methods for differential equations.

FARM MACHINERY AND POWER-This field applies mechanical,biological,physical and electronic principles to find an answer to real life problems.

  • Sources of power on the farm-human, animal, electrical,mechanical, solar,wind and biomass; bio-fuels; design and selection of machine elements – pulleys, gears,chains and sprockets and belts; overload safety devices used in farm machinery; measurement of force, speed, torque, displacement and acceleration on machine elements.
  • Soil tillage; forces acting on a tillage tool; hitch systems and hitching of tillage implements; mechanics of animal traction; principles of working, functional requirements ,construction and operation of manual, animal and power operated equipment for tillage, planting, sowing ,fertilizer application, inter-cultivation, mowing,spraying, harvesting,chaff cutting, threshing and transport; testing of agricultural machinery and equipment; calculation of performance parameters -field capacity, application rate,efficiency and losses; cost analysis of tractors and implements.
  • Thermodynamic principles of I.C. engines; I.C. engine cycles; engine components; fuels and combustion; lubricants and their properties; I.C. engine systems –  cooling,fuel, lubrication, ignition, electrical, exhaust and intake; selection, operation, maintenance and repair of I.C. engines; power efficiency and measurement; calculation of torque,power, fuel consumption, power losses and heat load.
  • Tractors and power tillers –  selection,type, maintenance and repair; tractor brakes and clutches; power transmission systems – gear trains, final drives, differential  and power take-off; mechanics of tractor chassis; traction theory; three point hitches- restrained link and free link operations; mechanical steering and hydraulic control systems used in tractors; human engineering and safety in tractor design; tractor tests and performance.

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ENGINEERING– It applies engineering principles and its practices for development and plan of systems for natural resources.

  • Real and ideal fluids, properties of fluids; hydro-static pressure and its measurement; hydro-static forces on curved and plane surface; continuity equation; Bernoulli’s theorem; turbulent and laminar flow in pipes, Darcy- Weisbach and Hazen-Williams equations, Moody’s diagram; flow through orifices and notches; flow in open channels.
  • Engineering properties of soils; fundamental definitions and relationships; index properties of soils; permeability and seepage analysis; shear strength, Mohr’s circle of stress, active and passive earth pressures; stability of slopes.
  • Hydrological cycle; meteorological parameters and their measurement, analysis of precipitation data; abstraction from precipitation; hydrograph analysis,runoff; unit hydrograph theory and application; stream flow measurement; hydrological reservoir and channel routing, flood routing.
  • Measurement of distance and area; methods of traversing; chain surveying; measurement of angles and bearings, plane table surveying; types of levelling; contouring; instruments for levelling and surveying; computation of earth work.
  • Mechanics of soil erosion, soil erosion types; wind and water erosion; factors affecting erosion; soil loss estimation; biological and engineering measures to control erosion; bunds and terrraces ; vegetative waterways; drop, drop inlet, gully control structures and chute spillways; earthen dams; water harvesting structures, watershed management,farm ponds.
  • Soil-water-plant relationship, water requirement of crops; consumptive use and evapo­transpiration; irrigation scheduling; irrigation efficiencies; measurement of soil moisture, design of irrigation channels, irrigation water and infiltration; surface, sprinkler and drip methods of irrigation; design and evaluation of irrigation methods.
  • Drainage coefficient; planning, design and layout of surface and sub-surface drainage systems; irrigation and drainage water quality; leaching requirement and salinity control
  • Groundwater occurrence unconfined and confined aquifers, well hydraulics; groundwater recharge; evaluation of aquifer properties
  • Classification of pumps; pump characteristics; pump selection and installation.

AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING AND FOOD ENGINEERING-Agricultural processing is that branch of knowledge which make use of engineering science and technology to agricultural production and processing. Food engineering is a applied physical science branch that merge microbiology, science and engineering education for food and related industries

  • Steady state heat transfer in conduction, radiation and convection; transient heat transfer in simple geometry; working principles of heat exchange’s; condensation and boiling heat transfer; diffusive and convective mass transfer; simultaneous heat and mass transfer in agricultural processing operations.
  • Material and energy balances in food processing systems; water activity, desorption and sorption isotherms; centrifugal separation of iquids, solids and gases; kinetics of microbial death – pasteurization and sterilization of liquid foods; preservation of food by cooling and freezing; refrigeration and cold storage basics and applications; concentration and drying of liquid foods – evaporators, tray, drum and spray dryers, psychrometry – properties of air-vapour mixture;
  • Mechanics and energy requirement in size reduction of granular solids; particle size analysis for comminuted solids; fluidization of granular solids-pneumatic, size separation by screening, bucket, screw and belt conveying; grading and cleaning; Effectiveness of grain cleaners.
  • Hydrothermal treatment, drying and milling of pulses,cereals and oilseeds; Processing of seeds, spices, vegetables and fruits; By-product utilization from processing industries.
  • Controlled and modified atmosphere storage; Perishable food storage, go-downs, bins and grain silos.

Download GATE Syllabus for Agriculture Engineering in pdf Gate Syllabus for Agricultural Engineering(AG) 2017-18.pdf

Although GATE syllabus for Agriculture has been created in June 2017 but we advice students preparing for Gate 2017 to confirm syllabus once again with us by mailing at mail@oureducation.in , because by time you might have started preparing , little change in syllabus would have come. While mailing your requirements , mail your contact details as well with credentials of your graduation , so that we may be in position to guide you better for GATE exams.

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2 Responses to GATE Syllabus for Agriculture

  1. Dr R Yadav says:

    Really good to the readers and work is really appreciated.. Dr R Yadav, Professor & Head (AG Engg), JAU Junagadh Gujarat 362001

  2. Dinesh says:

    This article will be very useful for the agricultural student because mostly no website is providing questions or patterns for the Agricultural students,By providing these type of innovating ideas improves our blog’s weight-age…

    Thanks for this post

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