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GATE Textile Engineering Syllabus

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. The full GATE Textile Engineering syllabus: 7 subjects, 70 chapters, 133 topics and 99 sub-topics, with 373 flashcards written against it.

7Subjects
70Chapters
133Topics
99Sub-topics
373Flashcards

GATE Textile Engineering subjects

GATE Textile Engineering has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

5 chapters · 31 topics · 55 flashcards

  1. Linear Algebra · 3 topics
  2. Calculus · 10 topics
  3. Differential Equations · 6 topics
  4. Probability and Statistics · 9 topics
  5. Numerical Methods · 3 topics

Textile Fibres

3 chapters · 21 topics · 33 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Classification of Textile Fibres · 5 topics
  2. Molecular Architecture and Phases · 11 topics
  3. Investigating Fibre Structure · 5 topics

Yarn Manufacture, Yarn Structure and Properties

11 chapters · 9 topics · 14 sub-topics · 53 flashcards

  1. Principles of Ginning
  2. Principles of Opening, Cleaning and Blending
  3. Working Principles of Modern Blow Room Machines
  4. Fundamentals of Carding · 1 topic
  5. Principles of Roller Drawing · 1 topic
  6. Principles of Cotton Combing · 1 topic
  7. Principles of Drafting, Twisting, and Bobbin Building in Roving Formation · 1 topic
  8. Principles of Drafting, Twisting and Cop Building in Ring Spinning · 1 topic
  9. Working Principles of Ring Doubler and Two-for-One Twister · 1 topic
  10. Principles of Compact, Rotor, Air-Jet, Air-Vortex, Friction, Core, Wrap and Twist-Less Spinning Processes
  11. Influence of Fibre Geometry, Fibre Configuration and Fibre Orientation in Yarn · 3 topics

Fabric Manufacture, Structure and Properties

8 chapters · 37 topics · 23 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Winding Processes · 3 topics
  2. Warping and Sizing · 5 topics
  3. Loom Mechanisms · 12 topics
  4. Weaving Technologies · 3 topics
  5. Fabric Constructions · 2 topics
  6. Knitting Technologies · 2 topics
  7. Nonwoven Fabrics and Braiding · 4 topics
  8. Fabric Geometry and Properties · 6 topics

Textile Testing

4 chapters · 18 topics · 62 flashcards

  1. Sampling techniques for fibres, yarns and fabrics · 1 topic
  2. Moisture in textiles · 3 topics
  3. Linear density of sliver, roving and yarn · 4 topics
  4. Fabric properties and testing · 10 topics

Chemical Processing

35 chapters · 8 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Impurities in Natural Fibre · 1 topic
  2. Preparatory Processes for Cotton · 1 topic
  3. Preparatory Processing of Wool and Silk
  4. Mercerization of Cotton
  5. Preparatory Processes for Manmade Fibres and Their Blends
  6. Optical Brightening Agent
  7. Classification of Dyes · 1 topic
  8. Dyeing of Wool, Silk, Polyester, Nylon, and Acrylic
  9. Dyeing of Polyester/Cotton and Polyester/Wool Blends
  10. Dyeing Machines
  11. Dyeing Processes and Machines for Cotton Knitted Fabrics
  12. Dye-Fibre Interaction
  13. Introduction to Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Dyeing
  14. Relation Between Colour and Chemical Constitution
  15. Beer-Lambert’s Law
  16. Kubelka-Munk Theory and Its Application in Colour Measurement
  17. Methods for Determination of Wash, Light, and Rubbing Fastness
  18. Methods of Printing · 1 topic
  19. Screen Printing
  20. Preparation of Printing Paste
  21. Various Types of Thickeners
  22. Printing Auxiliaries
  23. Direct Styles of Printing · 3 topics
  24. Resist and Discharge Printing · 1 topic
  25. Pigment Printing
  26. Transfer Printing of Polyester
  27. Inkjet Printing
  28. Printing Faults
  29. Mechanical Finishing of Cotton
  30. Stiff, Soft, Wrinkle Resistant, Water Repellent, Flame Retardant, and Enzyme (Bio-Polishing) Finishing of Cotton
  31. Milling, Decatizing, and Shrink Resistant Finishing of Wool
  32. Antistatic and Soil Release Finishing
  33. Heat Setting of Synthetic Fabrics
  34. Minimum Application Techniques
  35. Pollution Control and Treatment of Effluents

General Aptitude

4 chapters · 9 topics · 29 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Verbal Aptitude · 3 topics
  2. Quantitative Aptitude · 3 topics
  3. Analytical Aptitude · 1 topic
  4. Spatial Aptitude · 2 topics

GATE Textile Engineering flashcards

373 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

GATE Textile Engineering syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the GATE Textile Engineering syllabus?

GATE Textile Engineering covers 7 subjects: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS, Textile Fibres, Yarn Manufacture, Yarn Structure and Properties, Fabric Manufacture, Structure and Properties, Textile Testing, Chemical Processing and General Aptitude.

How many chapters and topics are in the GATE Textile Engineering syllabus?

70 chapters and 133 topics, broken down further into 99 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Fabric Manufacture, Structure and Properties is the largest subject, with 37 topics in 8 chapters.

Are there GATE Textile Engineering flashcards?

Yes — 373 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.