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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.
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.
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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.
- 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.
Candidates can use GATE books to pick out important terms and formulas and note them for last-minute revision. It is advised to focus more on clearing your concepts than memorising. The GATE exam dates 2026 are February 7, 8, 14, and 15. Candidates must attempting mock test and old question papers.
Here are some good books for GATE Electrical Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering -
| GATE EE Books | GATE EC Books |
| Fundamentals of Electric Circuits by Charles K. Alexander | Fundamentals of Electric Circuits by Charles K. Alexander & Matthew N.O. Sadiku |
| Signals and Systems by A. Anand Kumar | Digital Logic and Computer Design by M.Morris Mano |
| Electric Machinery by P.S Bhimbra | Modern Digital Electronics by R.P Jain |
| Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation by AK Shawhey | Analog and Digital Communication Systems by Simon Haykin |
- 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.
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.
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| 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 |
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.
Honestly, textbooks are not enough for GATE preparation (especially if you are targeting IITs and top colleges).
Besides your college books, look out for top GATE books recommended by toppers, mentors, and professors. Pick at least one standard book for each subject and start studying it side by side. Apart from that, also practice solving GATE question papers of last 5 to 10 years to get hands on the question difficulty and pattern.
Stay consistent, prepare a practical timetable and religiously follow it. At the end, it's all upto how you prepare for the exam.
Here are some good books for GATE AE that candidates can refer for preparation and revision -
- Fundamentals of Aerodynamics by JD Anderson
- Aircraft by GM Sutton and Oscar Biblarz
- Airplane Performance, Stability, and Control by Perkins and Hage
- Aerodynamics of Engineering Students by E.L Houghton, P.W Carpenter
- Introduction to Flight by JD Anderson
So, whether you are starting or planning to deepen your expertise, these top 10 electrical engineering books will be your best guide.
Upasana Pradhan is an Mtech graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering from DTU who specialises in curating postgraduate and undergraduate engineering entrance exam content, such as GATE, TS PGECET, KCET,
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