How to Prepare for GATE 2023 Electrical Engineering (EE)?
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GATE paper is conducted for 29 papers and Electrical Engineering is one of them. GATE EE paper is one of the most opted papers by the candidates and that is the competition level is high. Because of this, candidates search for strategies to prepare for GATE Electrical Engineering paper and we have also received many such queries. So, here we are providing a strategy on “How to Prepare for GATE 2023 Electrical Engineering (EE)?”. Read the full article to know about GATE 2023 EE paper exam pattern, syllabus, important topics, question papers, mock tests and much more.
GATE 2023 Electrical Engineering Exam Pattern
It is important that the candidates know about the exam pattern of the GATE EE paper beforehand. Knowledge of exam pattern will help the candidates to know about the mode of exam, duration, number of sections, number of questions, total marks, etc. The following table can be referred to check the exam pattern of GATE 2023 Electrical Engineering paper.
GATE 2023 EE Exam Pattern
Particulars | Details |
Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Number of Questions | 65 Questions |
Total Marks | 100 Marks |
Type of Questions | There will be two types of question
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Number of sections | Three sections -
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Marking Scheme | For 1 mark questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted every wrong answer. 2 marks questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response. There is no negative marking for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions |
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GATE 2023 Electrical Engineering Syllabus
Candidates should check the syllabus of Electrical Engineering GATE paper before starting their preparation. Knowledge of syllabus will help the candidates to study the right topics for the exam. Candidates can refer to the following table to know about the syllabus of the paper.
GATE 2023 EE Syllabus
Section | Name | Topics |
1 | Engineering Mathematics |
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2 | Electric Circuits |
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3 | Electromagnetic Fields |
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4 | Signals and Systems |
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5 | Electrical Machines |
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6 | Power Systems |
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7 | Control Systems |
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8 | Electrical and Electronic Measurements |
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9 | Analog and Digital Electronics |
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10 | Power Electronics |
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GATE 2023 Electrical Engineering Preparation Tips
Here, we have provided some preparation tips for cracking GATE EE Paper. Although a preparation strategy varies from one candidate to another, these tips will help the candidates in making a better study plan.
Know exam pattern and syllabus- Candidates should first understand the exam pattern and syllabus for GATE EE paper before starting their preparation. Both the exam pattern and syllabus for the paper have already been mentioned in the article.
Time Management- After understanding the syllabus, prepare a timetable to complete the entire syllabus before time. Time table must be followed religiously because only making a time table will not help in any way.
Important Topics- Candidates are advised to check the important topics for GATE EE paper mentioned in the article. Candidates should cover these topics first as they have more weightage in the exam. However, candidates must complete the entire syllabus.
Revision- As it is said that revision is the key, candidates should give proper time for revision in their study plan. Since the syllabus is vast, candidates must keep revising whatever they study.
Question papers and mock tests- The authorities releases official GATE question papers on the official website, candidates should practice these question papers to have an overview of the exam. Similarly, candidates must practice GATE mock tests to have a real feel of the examination and increase their speed. These mock tests are based on the actual pattern of the exam and candidates are also able to analyse their performance after attempting these mock tests.
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GATE EE Question Papers - Previous Year
Year | Question Paper Link | Answer Key Link |
GATE Electrical Engineering Paper 2020 | ||
GATE Electrical Engineering Paper 2019 |
Important Topics for GATE 2023 Electrical Engineering Paper
S.No. | Topics | Books |
1. | Engineering Mathematics | Advanced Engineering Mathematics by E.Kreyszig |
2. | Networks | Engineering Circuit Analysis by Hayt and Kemmerly |
3. | Signal and systems | Signals and Systems by Oppenheim and Wilsky Signals and Systems - Nagoor Kani |
4. | Electrical Machines | Electrical Machinery by P.S.Bimbhra |
5. | Power system | Power Systems Engineering by Nagrath and Kothari Power Systems by JB Guptha & CL Wadhwa |
6. | Power Electronics | Power Electronics by MH Rashid Power Electronics by P.S.Bimbhra |
7. | Control system | Control Systems Engineering by Nagrath and Gopal |
8. | Measurement | Electrical and Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation by AK Sawhney |
9. | Analog | Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory by Boylestad |
10. | Digital Circuits | For Digital Electronics, refer to Digital Design by M.Morris Mano |
11. | Electro Magnetics | Mathew N. O. SADIKU - Elements of Electromagnetics William .H.Hayt - Engineering Electromagnetics |
12. | For Problem Solving | GATE Electrical by RK Kanodia |
13. | Circuit analysis | Transient Analysis Of Electric Power Circuits by Arieh L Shenkmann and also Chakrabarthi |
Candidates should note that the entire syllabus for GATE EE paper must be covered by them. These important topics have been listed on the basis of their weightage in the exam. Candidates should not only stick to these topics only.
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I am currently doing B tech Electrical and Electronuc Engineering. i am aerospace engineering so can i take gate exam in aerospace engineering stream and they give admission in iit aerospace engineering?
Hi Aspirant,
Hope you're doing well. Unfortunately, you can't take aeronautical paper. Because when it comes to admission, they won't allow you, even if you have good scores. The possible combinations of EE paper are EC, IN, PH. You can take EE as your first paper and you can choose from the above list and choose either of it for your second paper.
To know more about GATE exam take a look into the below link,
https://engineering.careers360.com/exams/gate
All the Best!!!
Thank You.
I qualified GATE WITH VALID SCORE. In order to Join UVCE college Bangalore, Should I need to apply the Gate score to PGCET 2022 ? or else is there any direct admission ? please suggest the way of admission
Hello,
If you have a valid GATE you do not have to apply for Karnataka PGCET in order to appear for the exam but you need to apply for admission process through Karnataka PGCET portal only. The first preference is given for students who have GATE score after all the seat are filled and if there are vacant seats then seats will be filled by the students who have appeared for Karnataka PGCET exam. You need to fill an application on KEA portal once the registration begins. You have to attend the counselling as per the schedule. The eligibility criteria is that a candidate must have passed qualifying examination with minimum 50% marks taken together. For candidates belonging to SC, ST and Category-I need to score minimum 45% marks taken together. If a candidate wishes to join in part time M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch courses then he/she must have worked for not less than three years as on 31st July in the year of admission in an establishment and must be working in an organization situated within a radial distance of 40 km from the institution in which the candidate seeks admission. However, the employer has to fill up the NOC duly signed by the competent authority. To check more details visit the link given below
https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet21
Which Good University I can get for phd in physics with gate score 353.
Hi,
You can get admission in most of the IITs with a rank under 500 for PhD in Physics. So IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay and other older IITs are some of the best institutions for your course.
For rank vs marks comparison of GATE follow this link:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/gate-marks-vs-rank
Hope this was of some help!
i`m doing bsc hons computer science and my first year is about to end . i was preparing for jee mains side by side but again i didn`t get good rank . should i continue my jee repration or should i start my GATE prepration for masters .
Hello aspirant
As your profile says you are an engineering aspirant, go for GATE preparation over JEE mains because you didn't achieve a good rank according to your expectations, it is the best time to start your GATE preparation. GATE scores are valid for various job opportunities as well as you can go for master's in top government colleges based on your GATE scores.
Hope this will help you.
Are there any national level institutions that enrol students for Msc physics through gate XE or gate mechanical?
Dear Student,
IIT-JAM merit is used to determine admission to NIT's M.Sc. Physics programme. You must therefore show up for IIT-JAM. You must have studied Physics and Mathematics for two years or two semesters in the prerequisite examination, which is a bachelor's degree from a recognised board, in order to be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. Physics programme. If you fall under the general category, your qualifying exam result must be at least 55% overall or a CGPA of 5.5 on a scale of 10. You must receive at least 50% overall or a 5.0 cumulative grade point average on a scale of 1 to 10 from a recognised board if you are a member of the SC, ST, or PWD.