GATE EE Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Sections | General Aptitude (GA) GATE EE Syllabus Subjects |
| Type of Questions | (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Questions for testing these abilities | (a) Recall (b) Comprehension (c) Application (d) Analysis & Synthesis |
| Number of Questions | 65 Questions (15 GA and 55 Subject) |
| Distribution of Marks | General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Engineering Mathematics**: 13 Marks + Subject Questions: 72 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks |
| Negative Marking | For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be negative marking. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. No negative marking for Incorrect answer(s) to MSQ or NAT question. |
📊 GATE Syllabus for Electrical Engineering – Weightage Marks
| Sections | Marks Distribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| 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% |
📊 GATE Syllabus
| GATE IN Syllabus | GATE PI Syllabus |
|---|---|
| GATE ME Syllabus | GATE ECE Syllabus |
| GATE CS Syllabus | GATE CH Syllabus |
| GATE CE Syllabus | GATE Statistics Syllabus |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.How many sections does the GATE EE syllabus 2024 have?
The GATE EE syllabus has 2 sections. First is the General Aptitude and second is the core paper which is Electrical engineering.
Q2.What does the General Aptitude part in the GATE EE syllabus comprise of?
The General Aptitude part comprises Verbal Ability and Numerical Ability.
Q3.How many subjects are there in electrical engineering GATE?
GATE Electrical Engineering has 10 subjects. Candidates can refer to the above article to know about the different subjects under GATE EE.
Q4.Is Commutation in GATE EE Syllabus?
Yes, Commutation is in GATE EE Syllabus.
Q5.What is GATE syllabus for electrical engineering?
The subjects included in the GATE Electrical Engineering syllabus are as follows- Electromagnetic Fields, Electric Circuits, Electrical Machines, Signals and Systems, Power Systems, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Control Systems, Analog and Digital Electronics, Power Electronics.
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