GATE Electrical Engineering Syllabus

GATE Electrical Engineering Syllabus
GENERAL APTITUDE
Verbal Ability:
Grammar, Vocabulary, Coding-Decoding & Series, Directions, Blood Relations,

Arrangements, Syllogism, Inference & Assumptions, Clocks and Puzzles.
Numerical Ability:
Fundamentals, Equations, Percentage, Averages, Ratio & Propotions, Mixture and

Alligations, Data Interpretation & Data Suffiency, Time, Speed & Distance, Time &
Work, Set Theory & Venn Diagrams, Progression, Functions & Graphs, Logarthims,
Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Geometry & Mensuration.
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
Linear Algebra:
Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and Eigen vectors.
Calculus:
Functions of single variable, limit, continuity and differentiability, mean value

theorems, indeterminate forms; evaluation of definite and improper integrals; double
and triple integrals; partial derivatives, total derivative, Taylor series (in one and two
variables), maxima and minima, Fourier series; gradient, divergence and curl, vector
identities, directional derivatives, line, surface and volume integrals, applications of
Gauss, Stokes and Green’s theorems.
Differential equations:
First order equations (linear and nonlinear); higher order linear differential equations
with constant coefficients; Euler-Cauchy equation; initial and boundary value
problems; Laplace transforms; solutions of heat, wave and Laplace’s equations.
complex variables:
Analytic functions; Cauchy-Riemann equations; Cauchy’s integral theorem and

integral formula; Taylor and Laurent series.
Probability and Statistics:
Definitions of probability, sampling theorems, conditional probability; mean, median,

mode and standard deviation; random variables, binomial, Poisson and normal
distributions.
Numerical Methods:
Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations; integration by

trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules; single and multi-step methods for differential
equations.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Electric Circuits:
Network graph, KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh analysis, Transient response of dc and
ac networks, Sinusoidal steady? state analysis, Resonance, Passive filters, Ideal
current and voltage sources, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, Superposition
theorem, Maximum power transfer theorem, Two?port networks, Three phase
circuits, Power and power factor in ac circuits.
Electromagnetic Fields:
Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field Intensity, Electric Flux Density, Gauss’s Law,
Divergence, Electric field and potential due to point, line, plane and spherical charge
distributions, Effect of dielectric medium, Capacitance of simple configurations, Biot?
Savart’s law, Ampere’s law, Curl, Faraday’s law, Lorentz force, Inductance,
Magnetomotive force, Reluctance, Magnetic circuits,Self and Mutual inductance of
simple configurations.
Signals and Systems:
Representation of continuous and discrete-time signals; shifting and scaling

operations; linear, time-invariant and causal systems; Fourier series representation
of continuous periodic signals; sampling theorem; Fourier, Laplace and Z transforms.
Electrical Machines:
Single phase transformer: equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, open circuit and short
circuit tests, regulation and efficiency; Three phase transformers: connections,
parallel operation; Auto? transformer, Electromechanical energy conversion
principles, DC machines: separately excited, series and shunt, motoring and
generating mode of operation and their characteristics, starting and speed control of
dc motors; Three phase induction motors: principle of operation, types, performance,
torque-speed characteristics, no-load and blocked rotor tests, equivalent circuit,
starting and speed control; Operating principle of single phase induction motors;
Synchronous machines: cylindrical and salient pole machines, performance,
regulation and parallel operation of generators, starting of synchronous motor,
characteristics; Types of losses and efficiency calculations of electric machines.
Power Systems:
Power generation concepts, ac and dc transmission concepts, Models and

performance of transmission lines and cables, Series and shunt compensation,
Electric field distribution and insulators, Distribution systems, Per?unit quantities,
Bus admittance matrix, GaussSeidel and Newton-Raphson load flow methods,
Voltage and Frequency control, Power factor correction, Symmetrical components,
Symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault analysis, Principles of over? current, differential
and distance protection; Circuit breakers, System stability concepts, Equal area
criterion.
Control Systems:
Mathematical modeling and representation of systems, Feedback principle, transfer

function, Block diagrams and Signal flow graphs, Transient and Steady? state
analysis of linear time invariant systems, Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist criteria, Bode
plots, Root loci, Stability analysis, Lag, Lead and Lead?Lag compensators; P, PI and
PID controllers; State space model, State transition matrix.
Electrical and Electronic Measurements:
Bridges and Potentiometers, Measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and

power factor; Instrument transformers, Digital voltmeters and multimeters, Phase,
Time and Frequency measurement; Oscilloscopes, Error analysis.
Analog and Digital Electronics:
Characteristics of diodes, BJT, MOSFET; Simple diode circuits: clipping, clamping,

rectifiers; Amplifiers: Biasing, Equivalent circuit and Frequency response; Oscillators
and Feedback, amplifiers; Operational amplifiers: Characteristics and applications;
Simple active filters, VCOs and Timers, Combinational and Sequential logic circuits,
Multiplexer, Demultiplexer, Schmitt trigger, Sample and hold circuits, A/D and D/A
converters, 8085Microprocessor: Architecture, Programming and Interfacing.
Power Electronics:
Characteristics of semiconductor power devices: Diode, Thyristor, Triac, GTO,

MOSFET, IGBT; DC to DC conversion: Buck, Boost and Buck-Boost converters;
Single and three phase configuration of uncontrolled rectifiers, Line commutated
thyristor based converters, Bidirectional ac to dc voltage source converters, Issues of
line current harmonics, Power factor, Distortion factor of ac to dc converters, Single
phase and three phase inverters, Sinusoidal pulse width modulation.
GATE Subject Wise Weightage for EE (Electrical Engineering)

Understanding the subject-wise weightage analysis of each and every topic asked in
the GATE electrical exam is very much required for every GATE Aspirants.
GATE Subject Wise Weightage for Electrical Engineering will help the GATE
aspirants to create a well-defined preparation strategy to score better in the GATE
Electrical Exam.
Candidates can refer the detailed Weightage Analysis for GATE EE exam and
qualify for admissions into Top IIT/NIT and PSU Jobs.
SUBJECTS GATE GATE GATE GATE GATE GATE GATE GATE GATE
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Engineering 15% 12% 11% 11% 15% 12% 11% 14% 12%
Mathematics*
Network Theory* 19% 11% 5% 9% 11% 9% 8% 11% 6%
Electromagnetic 0% 4% 3% 2% 4% 3.5% 2% 1% 6%
Theory
Digital Circuits 5% 5% 7% 6% 4% 4% 7% 4% 3%
Analog Circuits 3% 8% 6% 6% 2% 5% 7% 6% 8%
Control Systems* 9% 10% 8% 10% 8.5% 10.5% 8% 9% 10%
Signals & Systems 7% 7% 8% 7% 5.5% 6.5% 10% 4% 10%
Electrical 9% 5% 13% 15% 12% 13% 8% 13% 10%

Machines*
Power Systems* 5% 7% 11% 10% 9% 9.5% 10% 11% 10%
Power Electronics 8% 12% 7% 8% 10% 8% 10% 10% 8%
Measurements 5% 4% 6% 4% 4% 4% 4% 2% 2%
General Aptitude* 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
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Grammar, Vocabulary, Coding-Decoding & Series, Directions, Blood Relations,

Fundamentals, Equations, Percentage, Averages, Ratio & Propotions, Mixture and

Functions of single variable, limit, continuity and differentiability, mean value

Analytic functions; Cauchy-Riemann equations; Cauchy’s integral theorem and

Probability and Statistics:

Definitions of probability, sampling theorems, conditional probability; mean, median,

Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations; integration by

Signals and Systems:

Representation of continuous and discrete-time signals; shifting and scaling

Power generation concepts, ac and dc transmission concepts, Models and

Mathematical modeling and representation of systems, Feedback principle, transfer

Electrical and Electronic Measurements:

Bridges and Potentiometers, Measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and

Analog and Digital Electronics:

Characteristics of diodes, BJT, MOSFET; Simple diode circuits: clipping, clamping,

Characteristics of semiconductor power devices: Diode, Thyristor, Triac, GTO,

GATE Subject Wise Weightage for EE (Electrical Engineering)

Network Theory* 19% 11% 5% 9% 11% 9% 8% 11% 6%

Control Systems* 9% 10% 8% 10% 8.5% 10.5% 8% 9% 10%

Signals & Systems 7% 7% 8% 7% 5.5% 6.5% 10% 4% 10%

Electrical 9% 5% 13% 15% 12% 13% 8% 13% 10%

Power Systems* 5% 7% 11% 10% 9% 9.5% 10% 11% 10%

Power Electronics 8% 12% 7% 8% 10% 8% 10% 10% 8%

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