Gate for exam in electrical and electronics engineering

GATE exam for Electrical and Electronics Engineering:

The GATE is conducted annually, usually in February. For Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EE), the exam covers core subjects like:

Electrical Circuits

Signals & Systems

Power Systems

Electrical Machines

Control Systems

Analog & Digital Electronics

Power Electronics

Electromagnetic Fields

Engineering Mathematics

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (final year or completed) in Engineering/Technology.

Admission Process:

Score is used for PG admissions (M.Tech, ME, MS) and PSU recruitment.

Exam Mode: Online (CBT)

Exam Duration: 3 hours

Question Types: MCQs, MSQs, and NATs

Total Marks: 100

Next Steps:

GATE 2026 application is expected to start in September 2025 on the official GATE portal.

Hello aspirant,

GATE for Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EE) is a competitive yet rewarding exam. It opens doors to top M.Tech colleges like IITs, NITs, and IIITs, and is also widely accepted for PSU jobs. The syllabus for EE includes subjects like Electric Circuits, Signals and Systems, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Machines, and Digital Electronics. It also includes General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics. The paper consists of 65 questions 100 marks MCQs , and NATs and lasts 3 hours.

Preparation takes at least 6–8 months with consistent practice and mock tests. Use standard books like Electrical Machines by P.S. Bimbhra, and Power Systems by C.L. Wadhwa. Coaching is optional many students crack it through self-study.