Agricultural Engineering — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Agricultural Engineering — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Linear Algebra
Chapter 2: Calculus
Chapter 3: Vector Calculus
Chapter 4: Differential Equations
Chapter 5: Probability and Statistics
Chapter 6: Numerical Methods
Chapter 7: Machine Design
Chapter 8: Farm Machinery
Chapter 9: Sources of Power
Chapter 10: Internal Combustion Engines and Tractors
Chapter 11: Tractors and Power Tillers
Chapter 12: Fluid Mechanics
Chapter 13: Soil Mechanics
Chapter 14: Hydrology
Chapter 15: Surveying and Leveling
Chapter 16: Soil and Water Erosion
Chapter 17: Watershed Management
Chapter 18: Soil-Water-Plant Relationship
Chapter 19: Irrigation Water Conveyance and Application Methods
Chapter 20: Agricultural Drainage
Chapter 21: Groundwater Hydrology
Chapter 22: Wells and Pumps
Chapter 23: Engineering Properties of Agricultural Produce
Chapter 24: Evaporation and Drying
Chapter 25: Size Reduction and Material Handling
Chapter 26: Processing of Agricultural Produce
Chapter 27: Storage Systems
Chapter 28: Heat and Mass Transfer
Chapter 29: Preservation of Food

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Agricultural Engineering?

The Agricultural Engineering syllabus has 29 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Agricultural Engineering chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Agricultural Engineering syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official GATE portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Agricultural Engineering faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Agricultural Engineering — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Agricultural Engineering study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.