IIT Kharagpur conducted the GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) 2023 Exam. The GATE Exam 2023 EE Paper had a total of 65 questions. Of these total questions, 55 questions were on Engineering Mathematics and Electrical Engineering Subject, and 10 questions were on the General Aptitude section.
Get all the necessary information like syllabus, exam pattern, new changes introduced in GATE, important books, preparation tips, previous years’ question papers, cut off, and latest news related to GATE Electrical Engineering Exam here. We have also provided direct links to the Answer Key and Question Papers.
Table of Contents
- GATE Electrical Engineering Latest News
- GATE Electrical Engineering Overview
- GATE Electrical Engineering Preparation Videos
- GATE Electrical Engineering Related Study Resources
- GATE Electrical Engineering Important Dates 2023
- GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) Exam Pattern
- GATE Electrical Engineering Paper Analysis 2022
- GATE Electrical Engineering Results Analysis
- GATE EE Important Topics for Exam Preparation
- Frequently Asked Questions
GATE Electrical Engineering Latest News
GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) and other papers will have GATE 2023 exam on 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th February 2023. Candidates can the GATE Syllabus and GATE Exam Dates on the official website.
GATE Electrical Engineering Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Number of Questions in Paper | 65 |
| Number of Sections | Section 1 – General Aptitude, Section 2 – Mathematics and Electrical Engineering |
| Topic-wise Weightage | General Aptitude – 15%
Mathematics – 15% Mechanical Engineering – 70% |
| Pattern of Questions | Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type Questions (NATQs) |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
| Marking Scheme | Test Paper has questions carrying 1 mark and 2 marks, and
⅓ and ⅔ negative mark for incorrect answers, respectively |
GATE Electrical Engineering Preparation Videos
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GATE Electrical Engineering Related Study Resources
- GATE Electrical Engineering Syllabus
- Books for GATE Electrical Engineering
- GATE previous year papers
GATE Electrical Engineering Important Dates 2023
| Particulars | Dates |
| GATE Online Application Process | 30th August, 2022 |
| Closing of submission of application form | 30th September, 2022 |
| Last Date of Extended period for Online Registration Application (With Late Fees) | 7th October, 2022 |
| Last date for requesting a change of examination city | 4th to 11th November, 2022 |
| Admit Card | 3rd January, 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Examination | 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th February 2023 |
| Announcement of Result | 3rd week of March 2023 |
GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the overview of the GATE Exam Pattern for EE in the table below:
| Feature | Description |
| Examination Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Sectional Time Duration | None |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Total Number of Questions | 65 |
| Number of Subjects (Papers) | 29 |
| Number of Sections | It depends on the subjects.
2-3 (GA and Core Discipline or GA, Engineering Mathematics and Core Subject) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Marking Scheme | 1 or 2 marks for each right answer |
| Negative Marking Scheme | 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. For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. No negative marking for MSQ & NATQs. |
Marking Scheme for Electrical Engineering:
| Paper | Exam Pattern |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | GA (General Aptitude) – 15 marks
Engineering Mathematics – 13 marks Subject of the Paper – 72 marks |
GATE 2022 Paper Analysis: Electrical Engineering (EE)
The Electrical Engineering paper was conducted on 5th February 2022 in the afternoon session (2:30 pm – 5:30 pm). You can find more details about the exam below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Question Type | No MSQs
22 NATQs 33 MCQs |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate |
| Electromagnetic Field Questions | Tough |
| General Aptitude | Relatively Tough |
Video on GATE 2022 EE Paper Live Analysis:
GATE Electrical Engineering Results Analysis
Here, we have listed the topper scores and the GATE Cutoff marks of the last 5 years:
GATE EE Topper Marks by Year
| Year | Paper | Marks | Score |
| 2021 | Electrical Engineering (EE) | 85.33 | 974 |
| 2020 | Electrical Engineering (EE) | 87.33 | 1000 |
| 2019 | Electrical Engineering (EE) | 97.33 | 961 |
| 2018 | Electrical Engineering (EE) | 90.33 | 1000 |
| 2017 | Electrical Engineering (EE) | 81.25 | 1000 |
GATE Electrical Engineering (ME) Cutoff over Years
| Year | Paper | GEN | OBC | SC/ST/PH |
| 2021 | Electrical Engineering (EE) | 33.3 | 27.2 | 20.2 |
| 2020 | Electrical Engineering (EE) | 32.4 | 30.0 | 22.2 |
| 2019 | Electrical Engineering (EE) | 39.6 | 35.6 | 26.4 |
| 2018 | Electrical Engineering (EE) | 29.1 | 26.1 | 19.4 |
| 2017 | Electrical Engineering (EE) | 25.2 | 22.6 | 16.7 |
The plot below shows the trend of GATE EE Cutoff of last 5 years:
GATE EE Important Topics for Exam Preparation
Based on the previous years’ question papers, we have listed the most important topics from the technical subjects of Mechanical Engineering below:
| S. No. | Subject | Important Topics |
| 1. | Electric Machines | DC Machines |
| Synchronous Machines | ||
| Single Phase Transformers | ||
| Three Phase Transformers | ||
| Single Phase Induction Motors | ||
| Three Phase Induction Motors | ||
| Servo Motors and Stepper Motors | ||
| 2. | Power Systems | Power Generation Concepts |
| Impedance and Admittance Matrices | ||
| Circuit Breakers | ||
| HVDC and FACTS Concepts | ||
| Fault Calculations and Transients | ||
| System Stability Concepts | ||
| Power system Protection | ||
| 3. | Control Systems | Block Diagrams & Signal Flow Graphs |
| Time Domain Analysis | ||
| Frequency Domain Analysis Using Nyquist and Bode Plots | ||
| Routh-Hurwitz Criteria | ||
| 4. | Digital Electronics | Logic Gates |
| Boolean Algebra & K-Map | ||
| 8085 Microprocessor | ||
| Combinational Circuits & Sequential Circuits | ||
| ADC and DACs. | ||
| 5. | Signals and Systems | LTI Systems |
| Fourier Transform | ||
| Z Transform | ||
| Laplace Transform | ||
| 6. | Networks | Network Analysis |
| Network Theorems | ||
| Transient and Steady State Analysis of RLC Circuit | ||
| Laplace Transforms. | ||
| Two-Port Networks | ||
| Phasor Diagrams | ||
| Magnetic Coupled Circuits | ||
| 7. | Electromagnetic Field Theory | Different Types of Laws |
| Magnetic Circuits | ||
| Self and Mutual Inductance | ||
| 8. | Analog Circuits | Diode Circuits |
| BJT and FET | ||
| Rectifiers and Amplifiers | ||
| Operational Amplifier and Its Applications | ||
| Oscillators and Feedback Amplifiers | ||
| 9. | Electrical and Electronic Measurements | Error Analysis |
| Measurement of Voltage, Current, Power, Energy & Power Factor | ||
| Bridges & Potentiometers | ||
| Digital Voltmeters, Multi-meters & Milli-meter | ||
| 10. | Power Electronics | Characteristics of Semi-Conductor Devices |
| Rectifiers | ||
| Choppers | ||
| Inverters | ||
| Cycloconverters | ||
| 11. | Engineering Mathematics
|
Linear Algebra |
| Calculus and Differential Equations | ||
| Probability and Statistics |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gate EE easy?
Based on the last few years, it is easy to moderate.
Is GATE marking negative?
Yes, there are negative markings for MCQs in GATE, whereas there is no negative marking in MSQs and NATQs.
What are the benefits of the GATE exam?
The benefits of the GATE exam are multifold. If you clear the GATE exam, you will be eligible to apply for Masters programmes in renowned institutions like IITs, IISC etc., as well as in PSUs for jobs.
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