GATE 2026 Agricultural Engineering (AG) Paper Analysis & Cutoff Guide
Topic-wise Weightage, Paper Difficulty, and IIT-wise Expected Cutoffs for 2026.
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GATE 2026 Agricultural Engineering (AG) Analysis
Detailed Breakdown of the Feb 2026 Examination
Difficulty Analysis
The 2026 AG paper was rated as Moderate. Unlike previous years where Irrigation was the toughest section, this year saw more complex NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions in Food Process Engineering and Soil & Water Conservation.
Theory: 40%
Numerical: 60%
Subject-Wise Weightage Analysis
| Subject Domain | Marks | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Machinery & Power | 18-22 Marks | Tractor Stability, Engine Cycles, Hitching. |
| Soil & Water Conservation | 15-18 Marks | Runoff Estimation, Watersheds, Soil Erosion. |
| Irrigation & Drainage | 12-15 Marks | Pump Selection, Canal Design, Drainage Coeff. |
| Food Process Engineering | 10-12 Marks | Drying Kinetics, Heat Transfer, Rheology. |
| Math & Aptitude | 28 Marks | Differential Equations, Probability, Logic. |
Expected Qualifying Cutoff 2026
| Category | 2026 (Exp.) | 2025 (Actual) | 2024 (Actual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (GEN) | 25.5 - 27.5 | 25.0 | 25.0 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | 22.9 - 24.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| SC / ST / PwD | 17.0 - 18.5 | 16.6 | 16.6 |
IIT-wise Expected Admission Score
Since fewer IITs offer M.Tech in AG compared to CS or ME, competition for the top 3 institutes is intense.
IIT Kharagpur (Agri & Food Eng.): Score 650+ (GEN)
IIT BHU (Agri. Systems): Score 620+ (GEN)
IIT Roorkee (Water Resources): Score 680+ (GEN)
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