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GATE 2021 Syllabus For Agricultural Engineering AG
GATE 2021 Syllabus For Agricultural Engineering AG
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AG Agricultural Engineering
Section 1: Engineering Mathematics
Linear Algebra: Matrices and determinants, linear and orthogonal transformations, Caley
Hamilton theorem; Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, solutions of linear equations.
Calculus: Limit, continuity and differentiability; partial derivatives; homogeneous function –
Euler’s theorem on homogeneous functions, total differentiation; maxima and minima of function
with several independent variables; sequences and series – infinite series, tests for
convergence; Fourier, Taylor and MacLaurin series.
Vector Calculus: Vector differentiation, scalar and vector point functions, vector differential
operators – del, gradient; divergence and curl; physical interpretations-line, surface and volume
integrals;Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems.
Differential Equations: Linear and non-linear first order Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE);
homogeneous differential equations, higher order linear ODEs with constant coefficients;
Laplace transforms and their inverse; Partial Differential Equations - Laplace, heat and wave
equations.
Probability and Statistics: Mean, median, mode and standard deviation; random variables;
Poisson, normal and binomial distributions; correlation and regression analysis.
Numerical Methods: Solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations; numerical
integration - trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; numerical solutions of ODEs.
Tractors and Power tillers: Type, selection, maintenance and repair of tractors and power tillers;
tractor clutches and brakes; power transmission systems – gear trains, differential, final drives
and power take-off; mechanics of tractor chassis; traction theory; three point hitches - free link
and restrained link operations; steering and hydraulic control systems used in tractors; tractor
tests and performance; human engineering and safety considerations in design of tractor and
agricultural implements.