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Top 10 electrical engineering books: In this article, we have listed out top 10 electrical engineering books that all budding BTech or MTech electrical graduates must have in their pile of books. Either for GATE or ESE preparation or just for foundation building these EE books are best companion for your academics.

Top 10 Electrical Engineering Books: We all know how important engineering studies are. Right from BTech first year to fourth year, to preparation for top higher studies entrance exams like GATE, these electrical engineering books are a must for all electrical engineering aspirants. Check below to know more.

Top 10 Electrical Engineering Books

For an aspiring electrical engineering student, consistent learning with practical knowledge is important. Considering the trending industry sector, investing in good electrical engineering books will not only help you gain skills and knowledge but also ideas to implement in innovation. 

In this article, we have listed out top 10 electrical engineering books that all budding BTech graduates and MTech electrical engineering graduates must have in their pile of books. 

Table of contents
  • How to choose the right Electrical Engineering Book in BTech?
  • Top 10 Electrical Engineering Books for BTech Graduates
  • Top 10 Electrical Engineering Books of all time (Best for Reference)

How to choose the right Electrical Engineering Book in BTech?

Well, now this is a tricky question. We all know that everyone has a different pace of learning, and with that, choosing the best electrical engineering book can differ for all. However, here are some common points one must look out for while selecting a good books for electrical engineering. Like, starting from basics to practical implementations- you have it all.

  • Look for reviews and ratings
  • Check for recommendations
  • Ask your seniors or faculty for suggestions
  • Look for books that can be useful in your lifetime. So, whether you are in BTech first year or in third year preparing for GATE exam. These books will be helpful all the time. 

Apart from all the above, check quality, explanation of topics, accuracy, popularity, relevancy and most important clarity. Do a proper research and then pick the right one. 

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Top 10 Electrical Engineering Books for BTech Graduates

For BTech graduates, here are some of the best electrical engineering books that one can look out for. These books are a mix of Indian and foreign authors and are recommended by many engineering entrance exam toppers and experts. 

Electrical Engineering Book Name

Author

Fundamentals of Electric Circuits 

Alexandar and Sadiku

Signals and Systems

Oppenheim and Willsky

Engineering Circuit Analysis

Hayt, Kemmerly, Phillips, and Durbin

Basic Electrical Engineering

VK Mehta and Rohit Mehta

Objective Electrical Technology

VK Mehta and Rohit Mehta

Fundamentals on applied electromagnetics

Ulaby and Ravaioli

Control Systems Engineering

Nagrath and Gopal

Power Electronics 

PS Bhimbra

Electrical Technology

BL Thareja

Microelectronics: Circuit Analysis and Design

Donald A. Neaman

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Top 10 Electrical Engineering Books of all time (Best for Reference)

If you are preparing for competitive exams like GATE or ESE, then here are some best electrical engineering books that you can refer. These books provide an in-depth explanation of fundamentals along with practical knowledge in emerging areas of research.

Book name

Author

The Art of Electronics

Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill

Electrical Engineering 101

Darren Ashby

Practical Electronics for Inventors

Paul Scherz

Microwave Engineering

David M. Pozar

Instrumentation and Measurement in Electrical Engineering

Roman Malaric

Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics

Fawwaz Ulaby and Umberto Ravaioli

Antenna Theory- Analysis and Design

Constantine A. Balanis

Solid State Electronic Devices

Ben Streetmen and Sanjay Kumar Banerjee

Engineering Circuit Analysis

William Hayt, Jack Kemmerly, Jamie Phillips, and Steven Durbin

Modern Control Systems

Richard Dorf and Robert Bishop

Electrical Engineering field is a core field that is a blend of various disciplines like electrical, electronics, machines, power systems, electromagnetic devices, etc. becoming an electrical engineer through GATE can open massive opportunities in top PSU companies like NTPC, Powergrid, ONGC, BHEL, etc. 

So, whether you are starting or planning to deepen your expertise, these top 10 electrical engineering books will be your best guide.

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