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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

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

Two Port Network and Network Functions Coming soon

Covers: Two-Port Networks · Network Functions

Electromagnetic Theory

4 topics

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

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

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

Compensation Techniques and Voltage Profile Control Coming soon

Covers: Series and Shunt Compensation · Voltage and Frequency Control · Power Factor Correction

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

Control Systems

8 topics

Mathematical Models of Physical Systems Coming soon

Covers: Transfer Function · Block Diagrams and Signal Flow Graphs

Concepts of Stability Coming soon

Covers: Routh-Hurwitz Criterion · Nyquist Criterion

Design of Control Systems Coming soon

Covers: Lag, Lead and Lead-Lag Compensators · P, PI and PID Controllers

Electrical and Electronic Measurements

7 topics

A.C. Bridges Coming soon

CRO and Electronic Measurements Coming soon

Covers: Digital Voltmeters and Multimeters · Phase, Time and Frequency Measurement · Oscilloscopes

Analog Electronics

6 topics

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

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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