What PSUs recruit through GATE AG?

GATE AG qualifiers can get into ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), NABARD, FCI (Food Corporation of India), state agriculture departments, and research institutes like PAU, IARI.

What are key subjects in GATE AG?

Farm Machinery & Power, Soil & Water Conservation, Irrigation & Drainage, Post-Harvest Technology, and Agricultural Process Engineering are the main GATE AG subjects.

What MTech can I pursue with GATE AG?

IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IARI, and several agricultural universities offer MTech in Agricultural Engineering with specialisations in Farm Machinery, Soil & Water, or Food Process Engineering.

Is GATE AG competitive?

GATE AG is a niche paper with 7,000-10,000 applicants annually. Competition is moderate — a reasonable score can yield good ranks compared to mainstream GATE papers like CS or ME.

Can GATE AG help in getting research fellowships?

Yes, ICAR-JRF and SRF fellowships for Agricultural Engineering research are available. GATE AG score also helps in CSIR lab and DRDO DRDE recruitment for agri-engineering positions.

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GATE AG Preparation Guide

IIT Roorkee (2027)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for GATE AG 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks100

Duration180 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Annual (February)

Next Exam Date

February 2027

EEligibility Criteria

BTech/BE in Agricultural Engineering

ANumber of Attempts

No limit

Study Plan by Subject

Agricultural Engineering

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Engineering Mathematics

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Aptitude

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Farm Machinery and Soil & Water Conservation together carry 30+ marks — start with these chapters

Agricultural Process Engineering (drying, milling, storage) has predictable numerical questions

Irrigation Engineering (hydraulics, design of canals) overlaps with Civil Engineering — use common resources

ICAR crop science knowledge helps in understanding context — agricultural awareness improves accuracy

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Agricultural Engineering	22	33	60 min
Engineering Mathematics	22	33	60 min
General Aptitude	22	33	60 min
Total	65	100	180 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

September 2026

Next Exam Date

February 2027

Conducted By

IIT Roorkee (2027)

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