GATE 2024 Electrical Engineering (EE) Syllabus, Subject Wise Weightage, Best Books

Diksha Sharma

Updated On: January 04, 2024 09:16 pm IST | GATE

Electrical Engineering (EE) is one of the most opted papers in GATE exam. Check GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) 2024 subject-wise weightage, important topics, and the list of best books for GATE EE preparation here. 

GATE 2024 Electrical Engineering (EE) Syllabus, Subject Wise Weightage, Best Books

GATE 2024 Electrical Engineering (EE) - It has become necessary for aspirants to attain an effective preparation strategy for the exam. The efficiency of the preparation strategy of a student greatly affects the score he/she is going to obtain on the entrance test. Nevertheless, along with the preparation strategy, it is also essential for the prospects to know about the entire GATE Syallabus 2024for the exam along with the subject-wise marks allotment. This will enable the candidates to schedule therefore and allocate more additional time to high-scoring topics. The below article will overview the subject-wise weightage for GATE 2024 Electronics & Electrical Engineering (EEE).

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GATE 2024 EEE Syllabus

Before proceeding on to subject-wise weightage, it is essential for the candidates to understand the various subjects and topics which will be incorporated in the GATE 2024 EEE syllabus. The candidates can click on the direct link given below to download the PDF syllabus for GATE 2024 EEE.

GATE 2024 EEE Syllabus: Download PDF

Also read: GATE Syllabus 2024

GATE 2024 EEE Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

In order to score well in the GATE exam, it is advisable for the candidates to know about the complete exam pattern and marking scheme for the test. This will help the students formulate what types of questions will be asked in the exam and how will the marks be distributed.

Also check - GATE EEE 2024 Cutoff

Given below is the complete exam pattern and marking scheme for GATE 2024 Electronics & Electrical Engineering:

Duration of the Test

3 hours

Total Questions

65

Total Marks

100

Types of Questions

  • Numerical Answer Type (NAT) for numerical based questions
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) for other questions
  • MSQs (Multiple Select Questions)

Sections in the Paper

  • General Aptitude
  • Mathematics
  • Electrical Engineering Subjects

General Aptitude Section

The General Aptitude section will be compulsory for all the candidates. There will be a total of 10 questions in GA sections. The first 5 questions will consist of 1 mark each and the remaining 5 questions will carry 2 marks each.

Marking Scheme

The MCQ will be of 1 and 2 marks. For 1 mark questions, 1/3rd marks will be deducted and for 2 marks questions, 2/3rd marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. There will be no negative marking for numerical based questions.

GATE 2024 EEE Subject Wise Weightage

The given below table demonstrates the subject wise weightage for GATE 2024 EEE -

Subject

2017

2018

2019

SET I

SET II

SET I

SET II

SET I

SET II

General Aptitude

15

15

15

15

15

15

Engineering Mathematics

14

15

14

15

10

12

Electronics & Electrical Engineering Subjects

Power System

9

8

8

11

11

12

Control Systems

10

8

9

8

8

8

Power Electronics

7

4

10

8

11

7

Electrical Machines

9

16

10

10

12

12

Signal & System

6

7

7

6

6

6

Network Theory

7

6

8

8

8

8

Electromagnetic Theory

4

4

5

6

2

4

Electrical Measurement

7

6

3

5

4

4

Analog & Digital Circuits

12

11

11

8

13

12

Total

100

100

100

100

100

100

GATE 2024 EEE Best Books

Your preparation strategy greatly impacts your result for the GATE exam. However, another thing that is important for great results in the GATE exam is the selection of books. There are ample choices of books available in the market or online for GATE exam preparation. However, for best results, it is advisable for the aspirants to choose some highly rated and popular books. Some of the best books for GATE 2024  EEE preparation are listed below:

Best Books for General Aptitude

  • Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha

  • A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

  • Rapid Quantitative Aptitude with Shortcut Tricks for Competitive Exams by Disha Experts

Best Books for Mathematics

  • Higher Engineering Mathematics By B.S Grewal
  • Advanced engineering mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig
  • Intermediate Mathematics by B.V.Sastry and K.Venkateswarlu

  • Introductory methods of numerical analysis by SS Sastry

Best Books for Electronics & Electrical Engineering Subjects

  • Signals and Systems by Uday Kumar S.

  • Electrical power systems by C. L. Wadhwa.

  • Electrical Machines by I J Nagrath, D P Kothari.

  • Control systems engineering by Madan Gopal, I. J. Nagrath.

  • Integrated electronics: Analog and digital circuits and systems by Jacob Millman, Christos Halkias, Chetan Parikh.

  • A course in Electrical and Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation by A. K Sawhney.

  • Power electronics circuits, devices, and applications by Rashid M. H.

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FAQs

How to prepare for GATE EE 2024?

To prepare for GATE EE 2024 Exam, candidates have to understand the exam pattern and syllabus of the GATE EE. After this, it is crucial to prepare a timetable so that they are able to follow it religiously. Get hands on the latest books and other preparation materials along with previous years question papers and sample papers that will eventually help them to excel in the time management criterion. Appear for mock tests and revise regularly. Most importantly, stay healthy and exercise; health should always be the priority. 
 

What is the rank for 70 marks in GATE EE?

A rank between 500 to 1000 can be fetched with 70 marks in GATE Electrical Engineering.
 

What is the weightage of electrical subjects in GATE?

There are three paper sections, each carrying a different weightage of marks. Electrical Engineering contributes 72%, Engineering Mathematics takes up 13% and General Aptitude makes up for 15%
 

Which subject has more weightage in GATE EE?

Some of the important topics of GATE 2024 electrical engineering are- Network Theory, Control Systems, Signal and Systems, Digital Electronics, and Measurements.
 

Will there be any negative marking in GATE Electrical Engineering 2024?

Yes. There will be negative markings on the GATE Electrical Engineering 2024 paper. For MCQs of 1 and 2 marks, 1/3 and 2/3 marks will be deducted respectively for wrong answers. However, for wrong NAT answers, no negative mark will be awarded to candidates. 

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