IIT Roorkee has officially released the GATE 2025 Textile Engineering Syllabus on gate2025.iitr.ac.in/. The GATE 2025 syllabus for Textile Technology (TE) has three sections: Technical Mathematics (15%), Textile Requirement (15%), and Special Textile Technology (70%). In the main section There are a wide range of topics including fibre science, textile chemical processing, mechanical textile technology, testing and quality control, and applications. The exam will have 65 questions, which includes about 45 questions from the core TE section.
The exam is expected to be conducted in February 1-9, 2025, with registrations starting in August 2024. While the syllabus can be covered in a minimum of six months, however, it is always recommended to start early preparation.
| SYLLABUS | |
|---|---|
| GATE Textile Engineering Syllabus | Download PDF |
| General Aptitude Syllabus | Download PDF |
| Table of Contents |
Exam Pattern for GATE Textile Engineering
| Sections | Marks Weightage | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15% | 10 | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13% | 13 | |
| TF (Textile Engineering and Fibre Science) | 72% | 55 | 72 |
| Total | 65 | 100 |
GATE Textile Engineering In a Nutshell
| Textile Engineering and Fibre Science Paper Code | TF |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Number of Questions | 65 |
| Types of Questions | MCQs, MSQs, and NAT |
| Number of Sections | 3 (General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, Textile Engineering and Fibre Science) |
| Weightage by Section | - General Aptitude: 15% of total marks - Engineering Mathematics: 13% of total marks Textile Engineering and Fibre Science Subjects: 72% of total marks |
| Total Time Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Important Sections to Note
| General Aptitude | - Verbal Aptitude - Quantitative Aptitude - Analytical Aptitude - Spatial Aptitude |
| Engineering Mathematics | - Linear Algebra - Calculus - Differential Equation (DE) - Probability and Statistics - Numerical Methods |
| Textile Fibres | - Classification of textile fibres - Methods of investigating fibre structure - Molecular architecture, amorphous and crystalline phases - Polymerization of nylon-6, nylon-66, poly (ethylene terephthalate), polyacrylonitrile, and polypropylene |
| Yarn Manufacture, Yarn Structure, and Properties | - Principles of ginning; Principles of opening, cleaning, and blending; - Periodic mass variation in card sliver; - Principles of cotton combing; - Influence of fibre geometry, fibre configuration, and fibre orientation in yarn |
| Fabric Manufacture, Structure, and Properties | - Primary and secondary motions of loom - Basic woven fabric constructions and their derivatives - Principles of braiding; - Principles of winding processes; - Fundamentals of weft knitting - Principle of warp knitting; - Peirce’s equations for plain woven fabric geometry |
| Textile Testing | - Sampling techniques for fibres - Moisture in textiles; - Linear density of sliver, roving, and yarn; - Fabric thickness, compressibility, stiffness, shear, drape, crease recovery, tear strength, bursting strength, pilling and abrasion resistance |
| Chemical Processing | - Impurities in natural fibre; - Classification of dyes - Methods of printing such as roller printing and screen printing; - Mechanical finishing of cotton; - Pollution control and treatment of effluents. |
Tips from GATE Textile Engineering and Fibre Science AIR 1- MEENU MUNJAL
- Making Notes for Formulas: Even if you have learned and solved the formulas and their derivation, there are very good chances that you will forget it the next week. So a good practice is to keep revising the formulas from your notes.
- Solving Test Series: It is crucial as it keeps you in the loop. You leave the test series, you lose your practice.
- Online Lectures: Whatever coaching institute you may have joined, watch the video in 1.5-2x and solve any practice problems given on the same day.
- Conceptual Clarity: Focus on a thorough understanding of the underlying concepts. Aim to gain a deeper understanding of the topic rather than memorize it. Strong fundamentals will help solve complex problems effectively.
- Time Management: Divide your time wisely during your preparation. Prioritize courses based on their weight in the curriculum. Use timed mock tests regularly to improve your speed and accuracy.
Topic-wise Weightage
| Section | No. of 1 Mark Questions | No. of 2 Mark Questions | Total Marks | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Science (Yarns & Fabrics) | 5 | 5 | 15 | 23.08 |
| Textile Chemical Processing | 4 | 4 | 12 | 18.46 |
| Mechanical Textile Technology | 4 | 4 | 12 | 18.46 |
| Textile Testing & Quality Control | 3 | 3 | 9 | 13.85 |
| Textile Engineering & Management | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9.23 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 4 | 3 | 10 | 15.38 |
| General Aptitude | 4 | 3 | 10 | 15.38 |
Previous Year Question Papers for GATE Textile Engineering
| Session | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| GATE 2024 | Click here |
| GATE 2023 | Click here |
| GATE 2022 | Click here |
| GATE 2021 | Click here |
| GATE 2020 | Click here |
Books to refer for GATE Textile Engineering
| Book Title | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| “An Introduction to Warping and Winding” | Dr. M. K. Talukdar |
| “Chemical Technology of Fibrous Materials” | K. Sadovby Matetsky & Korchagin |
| “Cotton Doubling and Twisting” | Wakefield and Son |
| “Cotton Weaving” | V Goordev |
| “Dyeing & Chemical Technology of Textile Fibres” | E. R. Trotman |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Ques. When will the official syllabus for GATE Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) be declared?
Ans. The authorities have already released the GATE 2024 Textile Engineering and Fibre Science syllabus online. You can download it in the form of a PDF from the official website.
Ques. What are the major topics covered in the GATE TF syllabus?
Ans. The GATE TF syllabus includes five major topics:
- Textile Fibers
- Yarn manufacture, Yarn structure, and Properties
- Fabric manufacture, Structure, and Properties
- Textile Testing
- Chemical Processing.
Ques. How much weightage does each section have in the GATE TF syllabus?
Ans. About 72% of the GATE TF curriculum is for core subjects, 13% for engineering mathematics and 15% for general qualification. Those who choose TF as their first paper can only choose Engineering Science (XE) as their second paper.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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