GATE 2022 EE Answer Key, Question Paper Analysis (Memory Based): Available Here

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GATE 2022 EE Paper Analysis is available now. Download GATE EE Question Paper with Answer Key can be downloaded below.

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GATE 2022 EE Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Question Paper: GATE 2022 for Electrical Engineering (EE) paper has been conducted as per the schedule. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check the GATE 2022 EE paper analysis along with the question paper and answer key in the article below.

Latest Updates: GATE 2022 Response Sheet Released; Download here

The exam analysis is prepared to help students in knowing the difficulty level of the question paper and the chapter-wise distribution of questions. The detailed GATE EE paper analysis 2022 for students who appeared in the exam is given below. The GATE EE paper was conducted on February 5, 2022, in the afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Table of contents
  • GATE EE 2022 Paper Analysis: Highlights
  • GATE 2022 EE Student Reaction and Feedback
  • GATE 2022 EE Question Paper (Memory-based)
  • GATE 2022 EE Question Paper: Download Procedure
  • GATE 2022 EE Answer Key
  • Steps to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2022 EE Answer Key
  • FAQs regarding GATE 2022 EE Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Question Paper
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GATE EE 2022 Paper Analysis: Highlights

The GATE EE 2022 paper was conducted for three hours as per the schedule. The question paper had multiple choice and numerical answer type questions for a total of 100 marks. Candidates who appeared for the exam can take a look at the highlights of the GATE EE paper analysis:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it necessary for a candidate to attempt all questions in GATE?
A: 

No, it is not mandatory to attempt all questions in GATE. Attempt only those which you are sure of, as the exam follows negative marking. However, you can still put some guesswork for NATs and MSQs, as there is no negative marking for this. 

Negative marking is only applicable on MCQ questions. where 1/3rd mark will be deducted for 1 mark question and 2/3rd mark will be deducted for 2-mark question.

Q:   How much percentage is required for admission to IIT Kharagpur?
A: 

The minimum percentage required for admission to IIT Kharagpur is different for different courses. However, IIT Kharagpur admission is completely entrance-based. Students are selected based on various national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, etc. The below table mentions the minimum percentage required by the students in the last qualifying degree to be eligible for some of the popular IIT KGP courses:

Popular CoursesCommon Eligibility
BTech (Hons)

Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 75% aggregate

Integrated MTech

Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 75% aggregate

LLM

First class or equivalent LLB/ BL (5 years)

LLB/ BL (3 years) from a ny recognised university with Bachelor's degree (not less than 3 years) in Humanities/ Science/ Commerce or equivalent with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA

MBA

Bachelor's degree of minimum 4-year in Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy or Master's degree in Science/Economics/Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level) with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST/ PwD)

E-MBA

Bachelor's degree of minimum 4-year in Engineering/ Technology or Master's degree in Science/Economics/Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level) with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST/ PwD)

Q:   Who is eligible for M.Tech at IIT Kharagpur?
A: 

To be eligible for IIT Kharagpur's Joint MTech/MCP PhD programme, candidates need a BE/BTech/BArch degree or a master's in Science/Arts with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD). Qualifications from exams by recognised professional societies are also accepted. Applicants must have a valid GATE score relevant to their qualifying discipline, and in the absence of a specific GATE paper, XE/XL/XH papers can be considered. NET-qualified candidates with a fellowship in MA/MSc Economics/Sociology/Geography, having studied Mathematics/Statistics, are eligible for MCP-PhD.

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  • Zero MSQ questions, 33 MCQs and 22 NAT questions.
  • The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate
  • Most questions were asked from Power Electronics and Machine Systems
  • General Aptitude questions were easy at difficulty level
  • Engineering Mathematics questions were easy to tough at difficulty level

Topic-wise distribution of questions

Candidates who appeared in the GATE EE Question Paper can check the topic-wise distribution of questions in the tale below:

Topic Name

Distribution of Questions

Total Marks

1 mark questions

2 marks questions

Signals & Systems

0

4

8

Electromagnetic Fields

1

3

7

Electrical Machines

2

5

12

Analog Electronics

3

2

7

Digital Electronics

2

0

2

Power Systems

4

2

8

Control Systems

2

3

8

Electric Circuits

5

1

7

Power Electronics

3

4

11

Electrical & Electronic Measurements

2

0

2

Engineering Mathematics

1

6

13

General Aptitude

5

5

15

Total

Total Marks = 30

Total Marks = 70

100

GATE 2022 EE Student Reaction and Feedback

Candidates can check the feedback of students regarding the GATE 2022 EE Exam below:

  • Overall the difficulty level of the exam was Moderate.
  • General Aptitude section was easy to moderate
  • Questions from transformers, generators
  • 3-4 questions from Network Theory of easy to moderate level
  • Maximum questions from Power Electronics, Machine and Power System
  • Questions from Machine and Network were of moderate level
  • Moderate questions were asked from Engineering Mathematics
  • Theoretical questions of MOSFET
  • 1-2 tough questions from Control System

Abhishek: Overall paper was moderate. Quantitative aptitude was easy to moderate. The technology section was easy to moderate. The highest score is likely to be around 85 to 90

Harsh: Overall paper is moderate to tough. Questions were from Network & Electronics. Quantitative aptitude was easy.

Amit: GATE 2022 EE question paper was of moderate level. A good number of questions from Power Electronics. Quantitative aptitude was moderate to difficult. Engineering Maths was of moderate level

Rashid: The question paper was of moderate level. Engineering Maths was moderate and Quantitative aptitude was easy.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I join M.Tech in mining without qualifying GATE?
A: 
Note that the IIT graduates having CGPA of 8.0 or above will be eligible for direct admission at IIT Kharagpur without a GATE score 2023. The institute has scrapped the written tests/interviews of shortlisted candidates. The admissions will be conducted on the basis of the GATE 2023 score only.
Q:   Can I get admission at IIT Kharagpur in BTech CSE if my rank is between 0 and 5000?
A: 

The cut off rank in Round 6 for B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering is 279 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology.

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GATE 2022 EE Question Paper (Memory-based)

GATE 2022 EE question paper (memory-based) along with the answer key has been released by various coaching institutes. Candidates can check the same below:

EE-12
EE-11
EE-13
EE-1
EE-5
EE-2
EE-3
EE-4
EE-6
EE-7
EE-8
EE-9
EE-10

GATE 2022 EE Question Paper: Download Procedure

IIT Kharagpur will release the GATE 2022 EE question paper on the official website soon. Candidates will be allowed to download it without any login. Follow the step-by-step process to download the GATE EE question paper:

  • Visit the official website: gate.iitkgp.ac.in
  • Find the link named “Download GATE question paper 2022”
  • Click on your subject and PDF will open in a new tab
  • On the new page, click on the download icon to save the file

GATE 2022 EE Answer Key

Based on the memory-based questions, various coaching institutes will release the GATE 2022 EE answer key soon after the exam ends. All candidates must note that the official answer key for the EE subject may be different from coaching’s answer key. The official GATE 2022 EE answer key will be released by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur online. The provisional answer key will be released first for students that can be challenged by submitting valid proof. After accepting all the objections, the final GATE 2022 EE answer key will be released along with the GATE result.

GATE 2022 Official EE Answer Key

IIT Kharagpur will release the official answer key of GATE 2022 EE on its website. Candidates will be able to access the answer key from this table as soon as it is released.

Paper

Question Paper

Provisional Answer Key

Electrical Engineering (EE)

Available Soon

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GATE 2022 EE Answer Key by Coaching Institutes

After the conclusion of the entrance examination, the candidates will be able to access GATE 2022 EE answer key by coaching institutes. The coaching institute experts will create the answer key and release it in online mode.

Coaching Institutes

GATE 2022 EE Answer Key

Made Easy

Available Soon

GATE Academy

Available Soon

Steps to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2022 EE Answer Key

Using the GATE 2022 EE answer key, candidates will be able to calculate their probable score in the exam. The given steps can be followed by the candidates to estimate their answer key.

  • Candidates will have to download the GATE 2022 EE answer key
  • The candidate response sheet and and answer key have to be compared by the candidates.
  • Candidates will have to use the official GATE 2022 marking scheme.
  • The total score calculated will be the probable score secured by the candidates.

FAQs regarding GATE 2022 EE Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Question Paper

Q. Are there any subjective questions asked in GATE 2022?

A. There were no subjective questions in GATE 2022. The exam had three types of questions, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

Q. Is it allowed for a candidate to attempt two GATE papers?

A. Yes, a candidate is allowed to attempt two papers. However, aspirants can opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations only.

Q. Are the Numerical Answer type (NAT) questions subjective?

A. No, the Numerical answer type (NAT) questions are answered by choosing a numerical as the final answer.

Q. In which format is the GATE EE question paper 2022 available?

A. GATE EE question paper will be available in PDF format so that it can be downloaded and used easily.

Q. What are the benefits of GATE EE previous years' question papers?

A. The previous years' question papers can benefit in different ways. They help in understanding the level of the exam, determining the preparation level, boosts confidence, and help in identifying weak and strong areas.

Q. When will the GATE 2022 EE answer key be released?

A. GATE 2022 EE answer key release date has not yet been announced by the authorities.
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