GATE Syllabus for Electrical Engineering (EE)

GATE Syllabus for 2021 exam for Electrical engineering along with brochure will be officially released by IIT Bombay.

To Crack GATE 2021/2022 exam with better score and rank, one should have an effective preparation plan and to develop GATE study plan, candidates must refer to GATE Electrical Syllabus and Exam Paper Pattern. All the questions for GATE 2021 EEE exam will be based on the GATE Syllabus for Electrical Engineering. So, it's very much important for every GATE aspirant to be aware of GATE Electrical Syllabus.

Below given is a detailed GATE Syllabus for EEE paper with all the main sections and core subjects.

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:

Mean value theorems, Theorems of integral calculus, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial Derivatives, Maxima and minima, Multiple integrals, Fourier series. Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems.

Differential equations:

First order equation (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, Method of variation of parameters, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, Initial and boundary value problems, PartialDifferential Equations, Method of separation of variables

Complex variables:

Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral formula, Taylor’s and Laurent’ series, Residue theorem, solution integrals.

Probability and Statistics:

Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Discrete and continuous distributions, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distribution, Correlation and regression analysis.

Numerical Methods:

Solutions of non-linear algebraic equations, single and multi-step methods for differential equations.

Transform Theory:

Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform.

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 2012	GATE 2013	GATE 2014	GATE 2015	GATE 2016	GATE 2017	GATE 2018	GATE 2019	GATE 2020
Engineering Mathematics*	15%	12%	11%	11%	15%	12%	11%	14%	12%
Network Theory*	19%	11%	5%	9%	11%	9%	8%	11%	6%
Electromagnetic Theory	0%	4%	3%	2%	4%	3.5%	2%	1%	6%
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 Machines*	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%
Measurements	5%	4%	6%	4%	4%	4%	4%	2%	2%
General Aptitude*	15%	15%	15%	15%	15%	15%	15%	15%	15%

* Important Subjects

GATE Qualifying Cut Off for Electrical Engineering

GATE Score is required for admissions in IIT/IISC/NIT and recruitment in various PSU Companies. Hence, we understand that GATE Cut Off is very much important for every GATE candidate to know before their GATE exam preparation.

GATE Score card will be issued to those GATE candidates who score equal to or more than the GATE qualifying cut off marks.

Check the GATE Qualifying Cut Off marks for Electrical Exam,