A.

Engineering Mathematics

o Linear Algebra: Systems of linear equations, Matrix Algebra, Eigenvectors, Eigenvalues.

o Calculus: Theorems of integral calculus, Multiple integrals, Mean value theorems, Evaluation
of definite and improper integrals, Partial Derivatives, Maxima and minima, Fourier series,
Line integral, Surface integral, Directional derivatives, Gauss’s theorem, Vector identities,
Volume integral, Stoke's theorem, Green’s theorem.
o Differential Equations: Euler’s equation, First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Method
of variation of parameters, Cauchy’s equation, Higher order linear differential equations with
constant coefficients, Method of separation of variables, Initial, and boundary value
problems, Euler’s equation, Initial and boundary value problem, partial differential equations.
o Complex variables: Cauchy’s integral theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula, Residue theorem,
Analytic functions, Taylor series, Laurent series, Solution integrals.
o Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, Median,
Mode, Standard Deviation, Random variables, Discrete and Continuous distributions, Poisson
distribution, Normal distribution, Binomial distribution, Correlation analysis, Regression
analysis.

B. Electric Circuits

o Network elements: ideal voltage and current sources, dependent sources, R, L, C, M

elements;
o Network solution methods: KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh analysis;
o Network Theorems: Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Superposition and Maximum Power Transfer
theorem; Transient response of dc and ac networks, sinusoidal steady-state analysis,
resonance, two-port networks, balanced three-phase circuits, star-delta transformation,
complex power and power factor in ac circuits.

C. Electromagnetic Fields

o 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 the
dielectric medium,
o Capacitance of simple configurations, Biot-Savart's law, Ampere's law, Curl, Faraday's law,
Lorentz force, Inductance,
o Magnetomotive force, Reluctance, Magnetic circuits, Self and Mutual inductance of simple
configurations.

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D. Signals and Systems

o Representation of continuous and discrete-time signals, shifting and scaling properties, linear
time-invariant and causal systems,
 o Fourier series representation of continuous and discrete-time periodic signals, sampling
theorem, Applications of Fourier Transform for continuous and discrete-time signals,
o Laplace Transform and Z transform. R.M.S. value, the average value the calculation for any
general periodic waveform.

E. Electrical Machines

o Single-Phase Transformer: equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, open circuit and short circuit
tests, regulation and efficiency; Three-phase transformers: connections, vector groups,
parallel operation; Auto-transformer,
o Electromechanical energy conversion principles; DC machines: separately excited, series
and shunt, motoring and generating mode of operation and their characteristics, speed
control of dc motors;
o Three-phase induction machines: the 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;
o Synchronous machines: cylindrical and salient pole machines, performance and
characteristics, regulation and parallel operation of generators, starting of synchronous
motors; Types of losses and efficiency calculations of electric machines

F. Power Systems

o Basic concepts of electrical power generation, ac and dc transmission concepts, Models and
performance of transmission lines and cables, Economic Load Dispatch (with and without
considering transmission losses), Series and shunt compensation, Electric field distribution
and insulators,
o Distribution systems, Per‐unit quantities, Bus admittance matrix, Gauss-Seidel and Newton-
Raphson load flow methods,
o Voltage and Frequency Control, Power factor correction, Symmetrical components,
Symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault analysis, Principles of overcurrent, differential,
directional and distance protection;
o Circuit breakers, System stability concepts, Equal area criterion.

G. Control Systems

o Mathematical modelling and representation of systems, Feedback principle, transfer function,

Block diagrams and signal flow graphs, Transient and Steady‐state analysis of linear time-
invariant systems,
o Stability analysis using Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist criteria, Bode plots, root loci, Lag, Lead
and Lead‐Lag compensators; P, PI and PID controllers; State-space model, Solution of state
equations of LTI systems

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H. Electrical and Electronic Measurements

o Bridges and Potentiometers, Measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power
factor; Instrument transformers,
o Digital voltmeters and multimeters, Phase, Time and Frequency measurement; Oscilloscopes,
Error analysis.

I. Analog and Digital Electronics

o Simple diode circuits: clipping, clamping, rectifiers; Amplifiers: biasing, equivalent circuit and
frequency response; oscillators and feedback amplifiers; operational amplifiers: characteristics
and applications; single-stage active filters,
o Active Filters: Sallen Key, Butterwoth, VCOs and timers, combinatorial and sequential logic
circuits, multiplexers, demultiplexers, Schmitt triggers, sample and hold circuits, A/D and D/A
converters.

J. Power Electronics

o Static V-I characteristics and firing/gating circuits for Thyristor, MOSFET, IGBT; DC to DC
conversion: Buck, Boost and Buck-Boost Converters; Single and three-phase configuration of
uncontrolled rectifiers; Voltage and Current commutated Thyristor based converters;
o Bidirectional ac to dc voltage source converters; Magnitude and Phase of line current
harmonics for uncontrolled and thyristor-based converters; Power factor and Distortion
Factor of ac to dc converters;
o Single-phase and three-phase voltage and current source inverters, sinusoidal pulse width
modulation.

GATE EE Syllabus for Aptitude

Know the GATE Exam Syllabus for Electrical Engineering for General Aptitude below:

A. Verbal Aptitude

o Basic English Grammar: Tenses, articles, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, verb-noun,

the agreement, and other parts of speech
o Basic vocabulary: words, idioms, and phrases in context,
o Reading and comprehension of Narrative sequencing

B. Quantitative Aptitude

o Data interpretation: data graphs (bar graphs, pie charts, and other graphs representing
data), 2- and 3-dimensional plots, maps, and tables
 o Numerical computation and estimation: ratios, percentages, powers, exponents and
logarithms, permutations and combinations, and series
o Mensuration and geometry
o Elementary statistics and probability

C. Analytical Aptitude

o Logic: Deduction and induction, Analogy, and Numerical relations and reasoning

D. Spatial Aptitude

o Transformation of shapes: Translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring, assembling, and

grouping Paper folding, cutting, and patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions

GATE Electrical Exam Pattern 2024

Along with GATE Electrical Syllabus, a candidate must also know the details related to the exam
which they will find with the help of GATE EE Exam pattern like total marks, mode of exam, type of
questions and more. The below table mentions the GATE Pattern for Electrical Engineering.

GATE Pattern for Electrical Engineering 2024

Examination Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration 3 Hours
Sections o General Aptitude (GA)
o GATE EE Syllabus Subjects

Type of Questions o (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

o (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or
o (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions

Questions for testing these o (a) Recall

abilities o (b) Comprehension
o (c) Application
o (d) Analysis & Synthesis

Number of Questions o 65 Questions (15 GA and 55 Subject)

Distribution of Marks o General Aptitude: 15 Marks +

o Engineering Mathematics**: 13 Marks +
o Subject Questions: 72 Marks

Marking Scheme o Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks

Negative Marking o For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be negative
marking.
o For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
o Likewise, For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a
wrong answer.
o No negative marking for Incorrect answer(s) to MSQ or NAT
question.

GATE EE Subject Wise Weightage 2024

The GATE subject wise weightage for GATE EE 2024 exam will be out once the exam is done.
However, you can check out the weightage of marks for each section for the previous exam in the
below table. It is confirmed that the General Aptitude is going to have a 15% of weightage.
Engineering mathematics will be another section with the highest weightage around 11% to 14%.
Also, you can expect the weightage of sections like Network Theory, Electrical Machines, Power
Systems, and Power Electronics to cross 10%.

GATE Syllabus for Electrical Engineering – Weightage Marks

Marks Distribution
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Sections
General Aptitude 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
Engineering Mathematics 13% 12% 12% 14% 11% 12%
Network Theory 8% 11% 6% 11% 8% 9%
Electromagnetic Theory 7% 6% 6% 1% 2% 3.50%
Digital Circuits 2% 6% 3% 4% 7% 4%
Analog Circuits 7% 3% 8% 6% 7% 5%
Control Systems 8% 8% 10% 9% 8% 10.50%
Signals & Systems 8% 8% 10% 4% 10% 6.50%
Electrical Machines 12% 8% 10% 13% 8% 13%
Power Systems 8% 12% 10% 11% 10% 9.50%
Power Electronics 11% 9% 8% 10% 10% 8%
Measurements 2% 2% 2% 2% 4% 4%