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Key Facts: GATE TF Exam
65 questions / 100 marks
GATE TF question and mark distribution
gate2026.iitg.ac.in
180 minutes
GATE TF exam duration (single shift)
GATE 2026 Information Brochure
INR 900 / 450
GATE 2026 regular fee (General/OBC vs SC/ST/PwD/Female)
GATE 2026 official notification
15 + 13 + 72
Marks split: GA + Eng Math + Subject
GATE 2026 paper pattern (IIT Guwahati)
100
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GATE TF is a 180-minute computer-based test of 65 questions for 100 marks, with 15 GA + 13 Eng Math + 72 marks of Textile subject content, in MCQ/MSQ/NAT formats. GATE 2026 is organised by IIT Guwahati at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
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1In a sentence: 'The committee deferred ___ decision on the matter.' Which option fills the blank correctly?
2If 3 workers complete a job in 12 days, how many days will 4 workers take to complete the same job, working at the same rate?
3Pick the odd one out: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Nylon.
4A car travels the first half of a distance at 40 km/h and the second half at 60 km/h. What is its average speed for the whole journey?
5Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'EPHEMERAL'.
6In a class of 60 students, 35 play cricket and 28 play football. If 12 play both, how many play neither sport?
7A bar chart shows monthly revenue: Jan 80, Feb 100, Mar 120, Apr 140 (in lakh INR). What is the percentage increase from January to April?
8If today is Tuesday, what day of the week will it be 100 days from today?
9Statement: 'All textile engineers study fibre science.' Which of the following must be true?
10Identify the grammatically correct sentence:
About the GATE TF Exam
GATE Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (paper code TF) is one of the 30 GATE papers jointly conducted by IISc Bangalore and seven IITs for postgraduate engineering admissions and PSU recruitment in India. The exam is a single computer-based test of 3 hours covering 65 questions for 100 marks, distributed across General Aptitude (15 marks), Engineering Mathematics (13 marks), and seven Textile-specific topic areas — Textile Fibers, Yarn Manufacture and Properties, Fabric Manufacture and Properties, Textile Testing, and Chemical Processing. Questions appear in three formats: MCQ (single correct, with 1/3 or 2/3 negative marking), MSQ (multiple-select, no negative), and NAT (numerical answer, no negative). A valid GATE TF score is used by IITs, IISc, NITs and other CFTIs for M.Tech admission, several public-sector undertakings (e.g., textile-related and fibre research labs) for direct recruitment, and many foreign universities for PhD scholarships.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
180 minutes (3 hours)
Passing Score
Qualifying marks set per session; typical TF cutoff ≈ 25 marks (varies year to year)
Exam Fee
INR 900 (General/OBC); INR 450 (SC/ST/PwD/Female) (IISc Bangalore and seven IITs; GATE 2026 organising institute is IIT Guwahati)
GATE TF Exam Content Outline
General Aptitude (GA)
Verbal, quantitative, analytical and spatial aptitude — common across all GATE papers, worth 15 marks (10 questions)
Engineering Mathematics
Linear algebra (matrices, eigenvalues), single/multi-variable calculus, ODEs/PDEs, complex variables, probability and statistics, numerical methods
Textile Fibers
Classification (natural and manmade); production, properties and applications of cotton, silk, wool, jute; properties of viscose, polyester, nylon, polyolefin, acrylic and elastomeric fibres; principles of chemical processing
Yarn Manufacture, Yarn Structure and Properties
Cotton spinning preparatory (blow room, carding, drawing, combing, roving) and ring spinning; rotor and air-jet spinning; doubling; yarn count systems (tex, denier, Ne), twist, evenness (CV%), hairiness, tensile strength
Fabric Manufacture, Structure and Properties
Winding, warping, sizing; weaving (plain, twill, satin, terry, pile); weft and warp knitting; nonwovens (needle-punched, spunbonded, meltblown); fabric geometry, areal density (GSM), thickness, drape and handle
Textile Testing
Test methods for fibres (micronaire, length, strength), yarns (count, twist, evenness, tenacity) and fabrics (abrasion, pilling, drape, air permeability); sampling; statistical analysis; quality control charts
Chemical Processing
Preparation (desizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerisation); dyeing (direct, reactive, vat, disperse, acid, basic); printing (pigment, reactive, discharge, resist); finishing (softeners, antistatic, flame-retardant, water-repellent, easy-care, antimicrobial)
How to Pass the GATE TF Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Qualifying marks set per session; typical TF cutoff ≈ 25 marks (varies year to year)
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Exam fee: INR 900 (General/OBC); INR 450 (SC/ST/PwD/Female)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GATE TF 2026 exam pattern?
GATE TF is a single 180-minute computer-based test of 65 questions for 100 marks. Section structure is 15 marks of General Aptitude (10 questions), 13 marks of Engineering Mathematics, and 72 marks of Textile Engineering and Fibre Science subject content. Question types are MCQ (1 mark or 2 mark, with 1/3 or 2/3 negative marking), MSQ (multiple-select, no negative marking), and NAT (numerical answer type, no negative marking).
Who conducts GATE TF 2026 and where do I apply?
GATE 2026 is jointly organised by IISc Bangalore and seven IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Roorkee), with IIT Guwahati as the organising institute for 2026. The official portal is gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Applications, admit cards and results are processed through the GOAPS portal.
What is the GATE TF 2026 application fee?
The regular GATE 2026 fee is INR 900 for General/OBC candidates and INR 450 for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates. Late fee (extended window) is typically INR 500 higher for both categories. International candidates pay USD 100 in regular window, USD 120 in extended.
Which institutes and PSUs accept GATE TF scores?
GATE TF score is accepted for M.Tech and PhD admissions at IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs and other CFTIs, as well as direct recruitment by several public-sector undertakings, textile research labs, and DRDO/CSIR fellowships. Several foreign universities (e.g., NUS, NTU Singapore; Technical University of Munich) also recognise GATE scores for graduate admission.
What is the negative marking scheme for GATE TF?
For multiple-choice questions (MCQ), 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in 1-mark questions and 2/3 mark for each wrong answer in 2-mark questions. There is no negative marking for multiple-select questions (MSQ) or numerical answer type (NAT) questions, but partial credit is not awarded for MSQs.
Is the GATE TF qualifying cutoff fixed each year?
No. Qualifying cutoffs are calculated separately per paper after the exam using a formula based on the mean and standard deviation of marks: qualifying marks = max(25, μ + σ), with category-specific relaxations for OBC, SC/ST and PwD. Recent GATE TF cutoffs have hovered around 27-31 marks for General candidates.
How should I prepare for GATE TF efficiently?
Prioritise Chemical Processing (highest subject weight) and Yarn/Fabric Manufacture topics where conceptual understanding pays off across multiple questions. Solve at least the last 10 years of GATE TF question papers, work through numerical NAT problems daily to build speed, and take full-length CBT-format mocks in the final 8 weeks. The official syllabus PDF on gate2026.iitg.ac.in is the definitive scope.