GATE EE 2027 Syllabus: Every Subject and Topic
The complete GATE EE (Electrical Engineering) syllabus on one page — 12 subjects and 78 topics, with what each topic covers and how many previous year questions we have for it. Sign up free to practise any topic.
- Engineering Mathematics
- Electric Circuits
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Signals and Systems
- Electrical Machines
- Power Systems
- Control Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Measurements
- Analog Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Power Electronics
- General Aptitude
Engineering Mathematics
5 topics
Linear Algebra Coming soon
Covers: Matrix Algebra · Systems of Linear Equations · Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Calculus Coming soon
Covers: Mean Value Theorems · Definite and Improper Integrals · Partial Derivatives, Maxima and Minima · Multiple Integrals · Fourier Series · Vector Identities and Directional Derivatives · Line, Surface and Volume Integrals · Gauss, Stokes and Green's Theorems · Numerical Methods
Differential Equations Coming soon
Covers: First Order Differential Equations · Higher Order Linear Differential Equations · Cauchy's and Euler's Equations · Partial Differential Equations
Complex Variables Coming soon
Covers: Analytic Functions · Cauchy's Integral Theorem and Formula · Taylor and Laurent Series · Residue Theorem
Probability and Statistics Coming soon
Covers: Sampling Theorems and Conditional Probability · Mean, Median, Mode and Standard Deviation · Random Variables and Distributions · Correlation and Regression
Electric Circuits
8 topics
Basics of Electric Circuit Coming soon
Covers: Network Elements and Sources · KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh Analysis
Network Theorems Coming soon
Resonance and Locus Diagrams Coming soon
Covers: Resonance · Locus Diagrams
Steady State AC Analysis Coming soon
Covers: Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis · Complex Power and Power Factor
Three-Phase Circuits Coming soon
Covers: Balanced Three-Phase Circuits · Star-Delta Transformation
Transients and Steady State Response Coming soon
Two Port Network and Network Functions Coming soon
Covers: Two-Port Networks · Network Functions
Electromagnetic Theory
4 topics
Coordinate Systems and Vector Calculus Coming soon
Electrostatic Fields Coming soon
Covers: Coulomb's Law and Electric Field Intensity · Electric Flux Density and Gauss's Law · Electric Field and Potential of Charge Distributions · Dielectrics and Capacitance
Magnetostatic Fields Coming soon
Covers: Biot-Savart's Law · Ampere's Law · Magnetic Circuits (MMF and Reluctance) · Self and Mutual Inductance
Time Varying Fields Coming soon
Covers: Faraday's Law and Lorentz Force · Maxwell's Equations and Displacement Current
Signals and Systems
7 topics
Introduction of C.T. and D.T. Signals Coming soon
Covers: Continuous and Discrete-Time Signals · Shifting and Scaling
Linear Time Invariant Systems Coming soon
Fourier Series Coming soon
Covers: Fourier Series of Periodic Signals · RMS and Average Values
Fourier Transform Coming soon
Sampling Coming soon
Laplace Transform Coming soon
Z-Transform Coming soon
Electrical Machines
5 topics
DC Machines Coming soon
Covers: DC Machines: Characteristics · Speed Control of DC Motors
Transformers Coming soon
Covers: Single-Phase Transformers · Three-Phase Transformers · Auto-Transformers · Losses and Efficiency
Three Phase Induction Machines Coming soon
Covers: Three-Phase Induction Machines: Performance and Torque-Speed · No-Load and Blocked-Rotor Tests and Equivalent Circuit · Starting and Speed Control of Induction Motors
Synchronous Machines Coming soon
Covers: Cylindrical and Salient Pole Synchronous Machines · Regulation and Parallel Operation of Generators · Starting of Synchronous Motors
Single Phase Induction Motors, Special Purpose Machines and Electromechanical Energy Conversion System Coming soon
Covers: Single-Phase Induction Motors · Special Purpose Machines · Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Power Systems
12 topics
Generating Power Stations Coming soon
Per Unit System Coming soon
Performance of Transmission Lines, Line Parameters and Corona Coming soon
Covers: Transmission Lines and Cables · Corona
Distribution Systems, Cables and Insulators Coming soon
Covers: Distribution Systems · Insulators and Electric Field Distribution
High Voltage DC Transmission Coming soon
Compensation Techniques and Voltage Profile Control Coming soon
Covers: Series and Shunt Compensation · Voltage and Frequency Control · Power Factor Correction
Economic Power Generation and Load Dispatch Coming soon
Load Flow Studies Coming soon
Covers: Bus Admittance Matrix · Load Flow (Gauss-Seidel and Newton-Raphson)
Fault Analysis Coming soon
Covers: Symmetrical Components · Symmetrical Fault Analysis · Unsymmetrical Fault Analysis
Switch Gear and Protection Coming soon
Covers: Protection Schemes · Circuit Breakers
Power System Stability Coming soon
Power System Transients Coming soon
Control Systems
8 topics
Mathematical Models of Physical Systems Coming soon
Covers: Transfer Function · Block Diagrams and Signal Flow Graphs
Feedback Characteristics of Control Systems Coming soon
Time Response Analysis Coming soon
Concepts of Stability Coming soon
Covers: Routh-Hurwitz Criterion · Nyquist Criterion
Root Locus Techniques Coming soon
Frequency Response Analysis Coming soon
Design of Control Systems Coming soon
Covers: Lag, Lead and Lead-Lag Compensators · P, PI and PID Controllers
State Variable Analysis Coming soon
Electrical and Electronic Measurements
7 topics
Galvanometers, Voltmeters and Ammeters Coming soon
Measurement of Resistance and Potentiometers Coming soon
A.C. Bridges Coming soon
Instrument Transformers Coming soon
Measurement of Energy and Power Coming soon
CRO and Electronic Measurements Coming soon
Covers: Digital Voltmeters and Multimeters · Phase, Time and Frequency Measurement · Oscilloscopes
Analog Electronics
6 topics
Diodes and their Applications Coming soon
BJT, FET and their Biasing Circuits Coming soon
Small Signal Analysis Coming soon
Oscillators and Feedback Amplifiers Coming soon
Covers: Oscillators · Feedback Amplifiers
Operational Amplifiers Coming soon
Covers: Op-Amp Characteristics and Applications · Active Filters (Sallen-Key, Butterworth)
Timers and VCOs Coming soon
Digital Electronics
7 topics
Boolean Algebra and Minimization Coming soon
Covers: Number Systems · Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh Map Minimization
Logic Gates Coming soon
Combinational Logic Circuits Coming soon
Covers: Combinational Logic Circuits · Multiplexers and Demultiplexers
Sequential Logic Circuits Coming soon
Logic Families Coming soon
Covers: Logic Families · Schmitt Triggers
A-D and D-A Converters Coming soon
Covers: Sample and Hold Circuits · A/D and D/A Converters
Microprocessors Coming soon
Power Electronics
5 topics
Power Semiconductor Devices and Commutation Techniques Coming soon
Covers: Power Devices: Thyristor, MOSFET and IGBT · Firing and Gating Circuits
Phase Controlled Rectifiers Coming soon
Covers: Uncontrolled Rectifiers · Thyristor-Based Converters · Bidirectional AC-DC Voltage Source Converters · Line Current Harmonics, Power Factor and Distortion Factor
Choppers Coming soon
Inverters Coming soon
Covers: Voltage and Current Source Inverters · Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation
Electrical Drives Coming soon
General Aptitude
4 topics
Verbal Aptitude Coming soon
Covers: Basic English grammar: tenses, articles, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, verb-noun agreement, and other parts of speech · Basic vocabulary: words, idioms, and phrases in context · Reading and comprehension, Narrative sequencing
Quantitative Aptitude Coming soon
Covers: Data interpretation: data graphs (bar graphs, pie charts, and other graphs representing data), 2- and 3-dimensional plots, maps, and tables · Numerical computation and estimation: ratios, percentages, powers, exponents and logarithms, permutations and combinations, and series. Mensuration and geometry, Elementary statistics and probability
Analytical Aptitude Coming soon
Covers: Logic: deduction and induction, Analogy, Numerical relations and reasoning
Spatial Aptitude Coming soon
Covers: Transformation of shapes: translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring, assembling, and grouping; paper folding, cutting, and patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions
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