Electrical Engineering Syllabus and Subjects 2024

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Electrical Engineering Course Overview

Electrical Engineering is a program that focuses on in-depth knowledge of circuits and electrical devices used in a variety of real-world applications. The course covers a wide range of basic electrical systems and principles, as well as their applications in real-world circumstances. Students who have finished this course are eligible for a wide range of work options in today's cutting-edge technological era. Graduates are mostly employed in the automotive, electronics, robotics, heavy machine manufacturing, and research industries.

The Electrical Engineering course syllabus mainly includes subjects like control systems, power electronics, sensor and measurement devices, and signal processing. The four parts into which the curriculum is divided incorporate the subjects that build the foundation of the course in the starting semesters, core subjects combined with lab practicals and industrial projects are included in the remaining semesters. 

The syllabus of Electrical Engineering is not concrete and varies from one college to another. The syllabus recommended by the All India Council for Technical Education for the course of Electrical Engineering is mentioned in this piece.

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Electrical Engineering Syllabus and Subjects - Year Wise

Given below is the year-wise subject list included in the syllabus of the Electrical Engineering degree: 

First-Year Electrical Engineering Subjects 

  • Engineering Chemistry
  • Basic Electrical and Electronics
  • Environmental Science
  • Chemistry 
  • Professional Communication Skills
  • Chemistry Laboratory
  • Physics
  • Engineering drawing Laboratory 
  • Professional communication skills
  • Introduction to Computing
  • Physics Laboratory
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Graphics Basic Electrical and Electronics Laboratory

Second-Year Electrical Engineering Subjects 

  • Applied Electrical Engineering
  • Control Systems
  • Electrical Measurement & Measuring Instruments 
  • Signals and System
  • Electrical Machines
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Microcontrollers and Microprocessors
  • Network and Analysis Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Engineering Thermodynamics and Hydraulics
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Electrical Machines Laboratory
  • Microcontrollers Laboratory
  • Electrical Measurement & Measuring Instruments Laboratory
  • Instrumentation Laboratory

Third-Year Electrical Engineering Subjects 

  • Power Systems-I
  • Digital Signal Processing 
  • Electromagnetic Field Theory
  • Electric Drives 
  • Computer-Aided Design 
  • Communication Systems 
  • Design of Electrical Machines
  • Electronics Circuit Design
  • Basic Robotics
  • Power Electronics Laboratory
  • Advanced Simulation Laboratory
  • Electric Drives Laboratory
  • Power Systems Laboratory

Fourth-Year Electrical Engineering Subjects 

  • Advanced Control Systems 
  • Management Principles and Concepts 
  • Switchgear and Protection
  • Engineering Economy and Financial Management 
  • Industrial Engineering and Operation Research 
  • Industrial Management and Economics
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Electrical Engineering Syllabus and Subjects: Semester Wise

Given below is the semester-wise subject list of the Electrical Engineering course : 

BTech Electrical Engineering Semester Wise Syllabus

Candidates can check the semester-wise syllabus for BTech Electrical Engineering from the following.

BTech Electrical Engineering Semester 1 and 2 Syllabus 

The table below highlights the BTech Electrical Engineering syllabus for semesters 1 and 2.

Semester 1 Semester 2 
Engineering Chemistry Basic Electrical and Electronics 
Environmental Science Chemistry 3
Professional Communication Skills Chemistry Laboratory 
Physics Physics 2
Engineering Drawing Laboratory Professional Communication Skills 
Introduction to Computing Physics Laboratory 
Engineering Mathematics 1Engineering Mathematics 2 
Engineering Graphics Basic Electrical and Electronics Laboratory 

BTech Electrical Engineering Semester 3 and 4 Syllabus 

The table below highlights the BTech Electrical Engineering syllabus for semesters 3 and 4.

Semester 3 Semester 4 
Applied Electrical Engineering Control Systems 
Electrical Measurement & Measuring Instrumentals Signals and System 
Electrical Machines Electrical Machines 2
Engineering Mathematics 3Microcontrollers and Microprocessors 
Network and Analysis Instrumentation and Process Control 
Engineering Thermodynamics and Hydraulics Engineering Mathematics 4
Electrical Machines Laboratory Microcontrollers 
Electrical Measurement & Measurement Instruments Laboratory Instrumentation Laboratory 

BTech Electrical Engineering Semester 5 and 6 Syllabus 

The table below highlights the BTech Electrical Engineering syllabus for semesters 5 and 6.

Semester 5 Semester 6 
Power Systems 1Power Systems 2 
Digital Signal Processing Electromagnetic Field Theory 
Electric Drives Computer-Aided Design 
Communication Systems Design of Electrical Machines 
Electronics Circuit DesignBasic Robotics 
Power Electronics Laboratory Advanced Simulation Laboratory 
Electric Drives Laboratory Power Systems Laboratory 

BTech Electrical Engineering Semester 7 and 8 Syllabus 

The table below highlights the BTech Electrical Engineering syllabus for semesters 7 and 8.

Semester 7 Semester 8 
Advanced Control Systems Management Principles and Concepts 
Switchgear and Protection Elective Subject 
Engineering Economy and Financial Management Elective Subject 
Elective Subject Industrial Engineering and Operation Research 
Elective Subject Project 
Summer Internship Industrial Management and Economics 

M.Tech Electrical Engineering Semester Wise Syllabus

If you are an aspirant of MTech Electrical Engineering Course, you can check them from the table below.

MTech Electrical Engineering Semester 1 and 2 Syllabus 

The table below highlights the M. Tech Electrical Engineering syllabus for semesters 1 and 2.

Semester 1 Semester 2 
Advanced Control System Advanced Microcontroller Lab 
Power System Operation and Control Advanced Instrumentation Control
Advanced Control System LabMicrocontroller and Its Applications
Department Elective 1Department Elective 3
Department Elective 2Department Elective 4
Advanced Power System LabDepartment Elective 5
-Seminar 1

MTech Electrical Engineering Semester 3 and 4 Syllabus 

The table below highlights the MTech Electrical Engineering syllabus for semesters 3 and 4.

Semester 3 Semester 4 
Seminar 2Dissertation- Final
Dissertation -

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Syllabus

Candidates can check the diploma in electrical engineering syllabus semester-wise from the following tables.

Diploma Electrical Engineering Semester 1 and 2 Syllabus 

The table below highlights the Diploma Electrical Engineering syllabus for semesters 1 and 2.

Semester 1 Semester 2 
Engineering Graphics ICommunication English II
Engineering Physics I (Practical)Applied Mathematics
Communication English IEngineering Mathematics II
Engineering Chemistry I (Practical)Engineering Physics II
Engineering Mathematics IEngineering Physics II (Practical)
Engineering Physics IEngineering Chemistry II (Practical)
Engineering Chemistry I-
Workshop-

Diploma Electrical Engineering Semester 3 and 4 Syllabus 

The table below highlights the Diploma Electrical Engineering syllabus for semesters 3 and 4.

Semester 3 Semester 4 
Electrical Circuit TheoryMeasurements and Instruments
Electrical Machines-IElectric Machines-II
Electrical Circuits and Machines (Practical)Digital Electronics & Linear Integrated 
Computer ApplicationsCommunication and Life Skills Practice
Electronic Devices and Circuits (Practical)Circuits (Practical)
-Transducers and Signal Conditioners
-Digital Electronics

Diploma Electrical Engineering Semester 5 and 6 Syllabus 

The table below highlights the Diploma Electrical Engineering syllabus for semesters 5 and 6.

Semester 5 Semester 6 
Elective Theory-IComputer Hardware and Networks
Programmable Logic ControllerElective Theory-II
Elective Practical-IElectrical Estimation and Energy Auditing
Special Electrical MachinesComputer Hardware and Networks
Electrical Machine ControllerElective Practical-II
MicroController-
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Electrical Engineering Subjects

Electrical Engineering Core Subjects 

Given below is a list of all the core subjects included in the syllabus of the Electrical Engineering course: 

Electrical Engineering Core Subjects

Sub topics

Electrical Machines
  • DC Machines
  • Commutation
  • DC Generators
  • DC Motors
  • Electromechanical Energy Conversion
  • Autotransformers
  • Single-phase and Three-phase Transformers
Control Systems
  • Time Domain Analysis
  • Stability Analysis
  • Frequency Response Analysis
  • Compensation Techniques
  • Transfer Function Analysis
  • Control System components
Power Systems
  • Tariff
  • Corona
  • Distribution Systems and Transmission
  • Overhead Transmission Lines
  • HVDC
  • Underground Cables
  • Line Parameters
Microprocessors
  • Instruction Set
  • Interrupts
  • Interfacing
  • Semiconductor memories
  • Assembly Language Programming
  • Intel 8085A microprocessor 
Signals and Systems
  • Linear Time-Invariant Systems
  • Laplace Transform
  • Applications
  • Time Signals (Discrete)
  • Time Signals (Continuous)
  • Z-Transform

Electrical Engineering Elective Subjects 

Given below is a list of all the elective subjects included in the syllabus of the Electrical Engineering Course: 

Electrical Engineering Elective Subjects

Sub topics

Fibre Optic Sensors
  • Interferometric sensors
  • Classification of sensors
  • How to use them in various measurements
Smart Grid Technology
  • Desirable traits in a power grid explored
  • IP-based systems
  • Privacy challenges
  • Smart grids
Electric Power Quality
  • Design criteria
  • Tuned and de-tuned filters
  • Passive filters
Semiconductor Devices
  • Energy Bands
  • Crystal Structure
  • Fermi Level
  • LED
  • Semiconductor Lasers
  • Photoconductors
Electric Drives
  • Choice of drive
  • Parts of drives
  • Modes of operation
  • Position control
  • Fundamental equations
Computer Vision
  • Computer vision 
  • Llight and shading
  • Segmentation
  • Tracking
  • Stereopsis
  • Classification


 

Electrical Engineering Lab Subjects 

Given below is a list of all the lab subjects included in the syllabus of the Electrical Engineering course : 

  • Basic Electrical and Electronics Lab
  • Power Systems Lab
  • Circuit Design Lab
  • Electrical Drives Lab
  • Electrical Machines Lab
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Electives Lab
  • Workshops
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Electrical Engineering Syllabus for Distant Education

If you are an aspirant willing to pursue Electrical Engineering through distance learning, you can check the following tables.

Semester 1Semester 2
Engineering Mathematics IEngineering Mathematics II
Communication English ICommunication English II
Engineering Chemistry IEngineering Physics II
Engineering Physics IApplied Mathematics
Engineering Physics I (Practical)Engineering Physics II (Practical)
Engineering Graphics IEngineering Graphics II
Engineering Chemistry I (Practical)Engineering Chemistry II (Practical
Workshop
Semester 3Semester 4
Electrical Machines-IMeasurements and Instruments
Electrical Circuit TheoryElectric Machines-II
Electrical Circuits and Machines (Practical)Transducers and Signal Conditioners
Electronic Devices and CircuitsDigital Electronics
Computer ApplicationsDigital Electronics & Linear Integrated Circuits (Practical)
Electronic Devices and Circuits (Practical)Electrical Machines and Instrumentation (Practical)
-Communication and Life Skills Practice
Semester VSemester VI
MicroControllerElectrical Estimation and Energy Auditing
Power System-IPower System-II
Elective Theory-IElective Practical-II
Special Electrical MachinesElective Theory-II
Electrical Machine ControllerComputer Hardware and Networks
Programmable Logic Controller
Elective Practical-I
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Electrical Engineering Entrance Exam Syllabus

The qualifying conditions for the aforementioned examinations are entirely reliant on the conducting organization, and so vary. To give you a heads up, there is a regular pattern that can be deduced by examining popular entrance exams:

  • There will be logical, reasoning, and knowledge-based questions in the exam. The test will be conducted both online and offline.
  • The papers will be objective, and the questions will be drawn from fundamental physics, chemistry, and mathematics taught in high school.
  • Depending on the exam, the maximum duration of the examination is two to three hours.
  • Most admission tests explicitly prohibit the use of calculators. When it comes to online mode, there are a few exceptions.
  • The syllabus, examination format, and question pattern are subject to change.
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UPSC Electrical Engineering Syllabus

The table below highlights the Electrical Engineering Syllabus for UPSC.

Paper 1
  • Analog Communication: Statistical averages; probability models; Random signals and noise: white noise, noise equivalent bandwidth, etc. Random variables: continuous, discrete; probability, probability functions. 
  • Signals and Systems: LTI systems; convolution; impulse response; time-domain analysis of LTI systems based on convolution and differential/difference equations., etc Representation of continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems.
  • E.M. Theory: Transmission lines: traveling and standing waves, impedance matching, Smith chart. Maxwell’s equations, wave propagation in bounded media. Boundary conditions, reflection, and refraction of plane waves.
  • Circuits-Theory: Transient analysis: RL, RC, and RLC circuits; etc. Circuit components; network graphs; KCL, KVL; circuit analysis methods: nodal analysis, mesh analysis; basic network theorems and applications. 
  • Analog Electronics: Diode circuits: Clipping, clamping, rectifier. Biasing and bias stability. FET amplifiers, etc. Characteristics and equivalent circuits (large and small-signal) of Diode, BJT, JFET, and MOSFET.
  • Energy Conversion: DC machines: characteristics and performance analysis; starting and speed control of motors. (style recap) , etc. Principles of electromechanical energy conversion: Torque and EMF in rotating machines. 
  • Digital Electronics: Combinational circuits: arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers decoders, etc. Boolean algebra; minimization of Boolean functions; logic gates; digital IC families (DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS). 
  • Power Electronics and Electric Drives: Semiconductor power devices: diode, transistor, thyristor, triac, GTO, and MOSFET- static characteristics and principles of operation; triggering circuits; phase control rectifiers; bridge converters, etc.
Paper 2
  • Power Systems: Analysis and Control: Steady-state performance of overhead transmission lines and cables; principles of active and reactive power transfer and distribution; per-unit quantities; bus admittance and impedance matrices, etc.
  • Microprocessors and Microcomputers: PC organization; CPU, instruction set, register setting diagram, programming, interrupts, memory interfacing, I/O interfacing, programmable peripheral devices.
  • Control Systems: Elements of control systems; block-diagram representation; open-loop & closed-loop systems; principles and applications of feedback., etc.
  • Measurement and Instrumentation: Signal conditioning circuit, etc. Error analysis; measurement of current-voltage, power, energy, power factor, resistance, inductance, capacitance, and frequency; bridge measurements. 
  • Power System Protection: Principles of overcurrent, differential, and distance protection. Concept of solid-state relays., etc.
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Electrical Engineering Syllabus DTU (BTech)

Candidates can check the Delhi Technological University Syllabus for Electrical Engineering from the table below.

Semester 1Semester 2
  • Physics – I
  • Mathematics – I
  • Communication Skills
  • Basic Mechanical Engineering
  • Basic Electrical Engineering
  • Workshop Practice
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Environmental Science
  • Physics – II 
  • Mathematics- II
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Basic Electrical Engineering
  • Introduction to Environmental Science
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Basic Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemistry 
Semester 3Semester 4
  • Network Analysis & Synthesis
  • Numerical and Engineering Optimization Methods
  • Electromechanical Energy Conversion and Transformers
  • Electronic Devices and Circuits
  • Engineering Economics
  • Engineering Analysis and Design 
  • Electromagnetic Field Theory
  • Power Plant Engineering
  • Asynchronous and Synchronous Machines
  • Digital circuits and Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Fundamentals of Management
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Electrical Engineering Course Structure

The Electrical Engineering course is composed of core and elective subjects. In the first year, essential engineering disciplines are covered and the course is divided into eight semesters. The course emphasizes engineering, physics, and mathematics. Aspirants will be introduced to electrical core disciplines and will be able to select electives based on their specialty and areas of interest. At the end of the VIII semester, they will be required to present research-based practical projects. The course structure is as follows:\

  • VIII Semesters
  • Fundamental, Core, and Elective subjects
  • Mandatory Internship
  • Project Submission
  • Research Journal Publication

Electrical Engineering Important Books 

Given below is a list of some important books the students of the Electrical Engineering course can refer to : 

  • A Book of Electrical Technology by B.L.Theraja
  • Automatic Control Systems by Benjamin Kuo
  • First Course on Power Electronics and Drives by Ned Mohan
  • Modern Power System Analysis by D.P. Kothari and I.J. Nagrath
  • Modern Digital Electronics by R P Jain
  • Fundamentals of Energy Production by Harder Edwin
  • Control System Engineering by I.J. Nagrath and Gopal
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FAQs about Electrical Engineering Syllabus

What is Electrical Engineering subjects?

Control Systems, Power Systems, Electrical Machines, Signals and Systems, and, Microprocessors are some of the subjects in the Electrical Engineering Course.
 

What is the subjects in 1st year Electrical Engineering?

Physics, Engineering Maths, Professional communication skills, and introduction to Computing, are some of the first year Electrical Engineering subjects.
 

How many subjects are in Electrical Engineering?

Electrical Engineering can be aggregated into other sub topics that include digital computers, radio-frequency engineering, electronics, power engineering, control systems, signal processing, telecommunications, instrumentation, and microelectronics.
 

What are the Electrical Engineering core subjects?

Control Systems, Power Systems, Electrical Machines, Signals and Systems, and, Microprocessors are some of the core Electrical Engineering subjects.
 

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