GATE 2026 Textile Engineering (TF) Paper Analysis: Difficulty, Weightage & Cutoffs
Comprehensive Review of Feb 7 TF Paper, Section-wise Marks Distribution, and Expected IIT Admission Scores.
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GATE 2026 Textile Engineering (TF) Detailed Analysis
Overall Difficulty & Question Trend
The GATE 2026 TF paper followed an Easy to Moderate difficulty trend. Students reported that the paper was well-structured, with General Aptitude being easy and Engineering Mathematics being moderate. The core section featured conceptual questions in Fibre Science and calculation-heavy NATs in Yarn and Fabric Manufacturing.
GA & Math: 28 Marks
Core TF: 72 Marks
Overall: Easy-Moderate
Subject-Wise Marks Weightage
| Subject Domain | Weightage (Approx) | High-Yield Topics in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre Science & Technology | 20-25% | Polymerization (Nylon/PET), Fibre morphology, Melt spinning. |
| Yarn Manufacturing | 15-20% | Carding mechanics, Spinning systems, Yarn twist vs strength. |
| Fabric Manufacturing | 15% | Loom motions, Weft knitting, Peirce’s equations for fabric. |
| Chemical Processing | 10-12% | Dyeing/Printing techniques, Mercerization, Effluent treatment. |
| Textile Testing | 7-9% | Moisture content, Tensile strength, Fabric drape/stiffness. |
Expected Qualifying Cutoff 2026
The expected cutoffs for 2026 are likely to be slightly higher than 2024 levels, reflecting the "Easy-Moderate" nature of the paper.
| Category | 2026 (Expected) | 2025 (Actual) | 2024 (Actual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (GEN) | 33.0 - 35.5 | 34.7 | 28.1 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | 29.5 - 31.8 | 31.2 | 25.2 |
| SC / ST / PwD | 21.5 - 23.5 | 23.1 | 18.7 |
Safe Scores for Admissions (IITs & PSUs)
IIT Delhi (Textile Tech)
Score: 720+ | Marks Range: 65+
Other IITs / NITs
Score: 600+ | Marks Range: 50-58
PSU Opportunities
Score: 800+ | Rank: Under 50
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