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GATE Electrical Engineering Syllabus

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. The full GATE Electrical Engineering syllabus: 11 subjects, 101 chapters, 131 topics and 32 sub-topics, with 553 flashcards written against it.

11Subjects
101Chapters
131Topics
32Sub-topics
553Flashcards

GATE Electrical Engineering subjects

GATE Electrical Engineering has 11 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Engineering Mathematics

5 chapters · 46 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Linear Algebra · 4 topics
  2. Calculus · 16 topics
  3. Differential equations · 8 topics
  4. Complex variables · 7 topics
  5. Probability and Statistics · 11 topics

Electric circuits

5 chapters · 15 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Network elements · 3 topics
  2. Network solution methods · 3 topics
  3. Network Theorems · 4 topics
  4. Transient response of dc and ac networks · 2 topics
  5. Two port networks · 3 topics

Electromagnetic Fields

16 chapters · 2 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Coulomb's Law · 2 topics
  2. Gauss's Law
  3. Divergence
  4. Electric field and potential due to point, line, plane and spherical charge distributions
  5. Effect of dielectric medium
  6. Capacitance of simple configurations
  7. Biot‐Savart’s law
  8. Ampere’s law
  9. Curl
  10. Faraday’s law
  11. Lorentz force
  12. Inductance
  13. Magnetomotive force
  14. Reluctance
  15. Magnetic circuits
  16. Self and Mutual inductance of simple configurations

Signals and Systems

9 chapters · 8 topics · 3 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Representation of Signals · 2 topics
  2. Systems · 1 topic
  3. Fourier Series · 2 topics
  4. Sampling Theorem
  5. Applications of Fourier Transform · 2 topics
  6. Laplace Transform
  7. Z Transform
  8. R.M.S. Value
  9. Average Value Calculation · 1 topic

Electrical Machines

9 chapters · 22 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Single Phase Transformer · 4 topics
  2. Three-Phase Transformers · 3 topics
  3. Auto-Transformer
  4. Electromechanical Energy Conversion Principles
  5. DC Machines · 4 topics
  6. Three-Phase Induction Machines · 7 topics
  7. Operating Principle of Single-Phase Induction Motors
  8. Synchronous Machines · 4 topics
  9. Types of Losses and Efficiency Calculations of Electric Machines

Power Systems

17 chapters · 4 topics · 49 flashcards

  1. Basic concepts of electrical power generation · 2 topics
  2. Models and performance of transmission lines and cables
  3. Economic Load Dispatch · 2 topics
  4. Series and shunt compensation
  5. Electric field distribution and insulators
  6. Distribution systems
  7. Per‐unit quantities
  8. Bus admittance matrix
  9. Gauss- Seidel and Newton-Raphson load flow methods
  10. Voltage and Frequency control
  11. Power factor correction
  12. Symmetrical components
  13. Symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault analysis
  14. Principles of over‐current, differential, directional and distance protection
  15. Circuit breakers
  16. System stability concepts
  17. Equal area criterion

Control Systems

8 chapters · 4 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Mathematical modelling and representation of systems · 3 topics
  2. Transient and Steady-state analysis of linear time invariant systems
  3. Stability analysis using Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist criteria
  4. Bode plots
  5. Root loci
  6. Lag, Lead and Lead-Lag compensators
  7. P, PI and PID controllers
  8. State space model · 1 topic

Electrical and Electronic Measurements

6 chapters · 5 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Bridges and Potentiometers · 5 topics
  2. Instrument transformers
  3. Digital voltmeters and multi-meters
  4. Phase, Time and Frequency measurement
  5. Oscilloscopes
  6. Error analysis

Analog and Digital Electronics

13 chapters · 10 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Simple Diode Circuits · 3 topics
  2. Amplifiers · 3 topics
  3. Oscillators and Feedback Amplifiers
  4. Operational Amplifiers · 2 topics
  5. Single Stage Active Filters
  6. Active Filters · 2 topics
  7. VCOs and Timers
  8. Combinatorial and Sequential Logic Circuits
  9. Multiplexers
  10. Demultiplexers
  11. Schmitt Triggers
  12. Sample and Hold Circuits
  13. A/D and D/A Converters

Power Electronics

9 chapters · 6 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Static V-I characteristics and firing/gating circuits · 3 topics
  2. DC to DC conversion · 3 topics
  3. Single and three-phase configuration of uncontrolled rectifiers
  4. Voltage and Current commutated Thyristor based converters
  5. Bidirectional ac to dc voltage source converters
  6. Magnitude and Phase of line current harmonics for uncontrolled and thyristor based converters
  7. Power factor and Distortion Factor of ac to dc converters
  8. Single-phase and three-phase voltage and current source inverters
  9. Sinusoidal pulse width modulation

General Aptitude

4 chapters · 9 topics · 29 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Verbal Aptitude · 3 topics
  2. Quantitative Aptitude · 3 topics
  3. Analytical Aptitude · 1 topic
  4. Spatial Aptitude · 2 topics

GATE Electrical Engineering flashcards

553 question-and-answer cards across 11 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

GATE Electrical Engineering syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the GATE Electrical Engineering syllabus?

GATE Electrical Engineering covers 11 subjects: Engineering Mathematics, Electric circuits, Electromagnetic Fields, Signals and Systems, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Analog and Digital Electronics, Power Electronics and General Aptitude.

How many chapters and topics are in the GATE Electrical Engineering syllabus?

101 chapters and 131 topics, broken down further into 32 sub-topics, across 11 subjects. Engineering Mathematics is the largest subject, with 46 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there GATE Electrical Engineering flashcards?

Yes — 553 question-and-answer flashcards in 11 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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