How to prepare for GATE Electrical Engineering (EE)?
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Shiksha shares tips on how to prepare for GATE 2023 if you are appearing for Electrical Engineering (EE) exam. These tips will help you score well and get a good rank, too.
The number of engineering colleges is increasing with every passing year. But do all the graduates passing out from these engineering colleges land in their dream jobs? The answer is probably ‘No’. For getting a good job in a renowned organisation, graduates need to clear the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam.
For all the public sector undertaking companies, a majority of renowned private organisations ask for a good GATE score to employ engineering graduates. GATE scores are also mandatory for graduates aspiring to pursue a Master’s degree in Engineering from premier engineering institutes in India. GATE exam is considered as a standard evaluative tool to test the verbal ability, engineering mathematics and subject knowledge of the engineering graduates. The article on how to prepare for GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) consist of important tips for effective preparation for the exam.
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- GATE exams for Electrical Engineering Preparation tips
- GATE exam pattern and syllabus for EE
- Important dates for GATE exam 2023
- GATE 2023 EE Preparation: FAQs
GATE exams for Electrical Engineering Preparation tips
GATE exam is highly competitive with question papers relatively tougher to other exams. It is important to prepare for at least three months to clear the exam with good scores. The most important step towards successful completion of the exam is choosing the right books based on the GATE syllabus. The examination syllabus consists of core and special topics. All of the questions are taken from four years of engineering syllabus only. For all those looking for tips on how to prepare for GATE EE examinations, read below:
Selecting the right Electrical Engineering (EE) books
There are specific books by noted authors for each of the topics covered in the exam syllabus. Referring to these books will help in clearing the basic concepts in the first place and help in understanding the advanced concepts and applications of these topics. An applicant must read the detailed theory behind every concept to enhance their basics. It is important to learn the basic formulas and equations by heart and practice the same by repetitive writing.
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Identify and prioritise the topics to study
GATE exam aspirants should prepare themselves on the topics based on the syllabus. Some of the important topics are as follows:
- Gauss’s Law
- Ampere’s Law
- Faraday’s Law
- Biot-Savart’s Law
- Dielectrics
- Transformers
- Synchronous machines
- DC Machines
- Induction Motors
- Circuit elements
- Kirchhoff’s current law
- Network Theorems
- Three-phase circuit analysis
Prepare a proper study plan
It is important to formulate a study plan in accordance with one’s study plan and the GATE syllabus. One of the best practices to prepare well for the exam is to solve GATE previous year question papers. Taking GATE mock tests will also help in saving time and in learning shortcuts to attempt a question.
- Other important tips for GATE Electrical Engineering examination preparation
- Read thoroughly the basic concepts of EE
- Make notes while studying
- Keep daily and weekly targets to complete the syllabus on time
- Practice previous years question papers
- Keep revising the subjects already covered by you to keep concepts fresh
- Take help from previous years question banks
GATE exam pattern and syllabus for EE
The GATE 2023 examination is conducted online with a GATE question paper focussing on three major domains – General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Electrical Engineering specific sections. The difficulty level of the exams is proposed to be moderate and there is negative marking for every wrong answer. One-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer for a one mark question and two-thirds of marks are deducted for a two-mark question. The total number of questions is 65 and the exam is for 100 marks. The total time duration for completing the exam is three hours. The key highlights of the GATE syllabus for Electrical Engineering are as follows:
- Electric circuits
- Electromagnetic fields
- Electrical machines
- Control systems
- Signals and systems
- Power systems
- Power electronics
- Analog and digital electronics
Important dates for GATE exam 2023
The exam is jointly conducted by either of the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), namely IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee or Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore), on a rotational basis. The GATE 2023 eligibility criteria to appear for the EE exam is as follows:
- Applicant should be a graduate (BE or B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering
- Students in the final year of BE or BTech programme with no backlogs can also apply for GATE 2023
- There is no age limit to appear for the exam
Registrations for the GATE 2023 exam are likely to begin in the first week of September 2021 and will go on until the second week of October. However, late submission will be allowed for one more week with an additional late fee. Later, in the first week of January 2023, the GATE admit card will be released that candidates could download online for the exms likely to be held in the second and third week of February. GATE 2023 results are expected to be declared in the third week of March. However, the scorecards will be available for download from the last week of March.
GATE 2023 EE Preparation: FAQs
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
If you notice an error or discrepancy after submitting your GATE form, don't panic. Once the application correction window opens, log in via GOAPS using your credentials and make the corrections. Details like category, gender, exam city, paper choice, date of birth, etc., can often be edited — usual
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -
- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
- The difficulty level of the examination - (GATE is conducted on multiple days, however, the paper difficulty varies for eve
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must retur
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Applicants must carry the following documents and items to the center along with the GATE 2026 admit card -
- Photo ID proof (as uploaded in the application form)
- Passport-size photograph
- Transparent water bottle
- Pen (blue or black)
It is advised to carry two to three copies of the GATE admit card to avoid
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password (created at the time of registration) to download their GATE admit card. The admit card will be made available on the GOAPS portal at the GATE candidate login. The GATE 2026 hall ticket release date is January 2 as mentioned in the information
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