Agricultural Engineering — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Agricultural Engineering and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

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

Is the Agricultural Engineering textbook available for free?

The book linked above is free to download from its source — we link to it rather than hosting a copy, so you always get the current edition. Note that GATE itself does not publish or prescribe a textbook; it publishes the syllabus and past papers, and you should check any book against the current official syllabus.

Is the Agricultural Engineering textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

No single book covers GATE. Use the official syllabus as your checklist, pick a standard reference per topic, and spend most of your time on past papers and timed practice — the exam rewards problem-solving speed far more than re-reading.

How should I study the Agricultural Engineering textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

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.