GATE EE syllabus 2027
Electrical Engineering
A core paper with strong PSU recruitment value, centred on power systems and machines.
Syllabus sections
- Engineering Mathematics
- Electric Circuits
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Signals & Systems
- Electrical Machines
- Power Systems
- Control Systems
- Electrical & Electronic Measurements
- Analog & Digital Electronics
- Power Electronics
Subject-wise weightage (indicative)
| Topic | Typical marks |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 11–13 |
| Power Systems | 9–11 |
| Electrical Machines | 8–10 |
| Control Systems | 7–9 |
| Signals & Systems | 6–8 |
| Power Electronics | 6–8 |
| Electric Circuits | 6–8 |
| Analog & Digital Electronics | 5–7 |
Weightage is indicative, based on recent papers. It varies year to year.
About the GATE EE paper
Electrical Engineering (EE) is a traditional core paper and, for many candidates, the most direct route into public sector engineering roles. The syllabus is broad, but the marks concentrate in Power Systems, Electrical Machines and Control Systems.
How to prepare
EE questions are typically formula- and analysis-driven. Building a personal formula sheet per subject and revising it weekly is one of the highest-return habits in this paper.
Because the syllabus spans ten sections, coverage discipline matters: candidates who over-invest in one favourite subject and neglect Measurements or Power Electronics routinely lose easy marks.
Recommended books for GATE EE
- Power System Engineering by Nagrath & Kothari
- Control Systems Engineering by Nagrath & Gopal
- Electrical Machinery by P. S. Bimbhra
Frequently asked questions
Is GATE EE useful for PSU recruitment?
Yes. Many public sector undertakings recruit electrical engineers through the GATE EE score, which makes it one of the most valuable papers for candidates targeting core sector jobs rather than only higher study.
Which topics carry the highest weightage in GATE EE?
Power Systems, Electrical Machines and Control Systems typically carry the most subject marks, with Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude contributing around 26 marks together.
How long is a GATE score valid?
A GATE score is valid for three years from the date of announcement of results, so it can be used across multiple admission and recruitment cycles.