Key Highlight
of Gate Electrical Engineering
Exam Duration:
180 Minutes
Exam Date:
1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th of February 2020
Registration Period:
3 Sep - 5 Oct 2019
Admit Card:
3 Jan 2020
Exam Pattern:
65 questions carrying 100 Marks
Application Fee:
Female candidates / SC /ST /PwD* category candidates: Rs. 750 /- All other candidates: Rs. 1500 /-

GATE Electrical Engineering: Important Dates

  • Application Form Starts from: 3 Sep 2019
  • Last date to fill the application form:  28 Sep, 2019
  • Last date to correct the application form: 25 Nov, 2019
  • Downloading of admit cards: 3 Jan, 2020
  • Online Examination: 1, 2, 8, 9 Feb 2020
  • Result of Online Exam: 16th March, 2020

GATE Electrical Engineering: Eligibility

  • Candidate must hold bachelors degree in B.tech/B.E./B.pharma from a recognized university
  • Candidate must hold 75% in 10th and 12th grade.
  • Candidate must be from Science stream.

GATE Electrical Engineering: Exam Pattern

GATE Electrical Engineering examination is of 10 sections. It consists of 65 questions for a duration of 3 hours. The questions are objective type but with 1/3rd negative marking. GATE Electrical Engineering has Group Discussion and a Personal Interview as well. It is conducted to check the candidates decisive and analytical skills, followed by the interview where personal interests, strengths and weaknesses are asked.

GATE Electrical Engineering: Syllabus

The topics to be studied are:

  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Electric Circuits
  • Electromagnetic fields
  • Signals & Systems
  • Electrical Machines
  • Power Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Electrical & Electronic Measurements
  • Analog and Digital Electronics
  • Power Electronics
Tips and Tricks
  • Candidates must attempt questions carefully.
  • Candidates must revise their concepts thoroughly.
  • Take online mock tests to know your strengths and weaknesses.
  • Candidates must practice placement papers and mock tests to prepare well.

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