GATE EE Subject Wise Weightage
GATE EE (Electrical Engineering) Subject Wise Weightage
This blog is titled ‘GATE EE subject-wise weightage, which will guide the aspiring electrical engineering students preparing for GATE 2025. For aspirants aiming to qualify for GATE 2025, it is very important to know the exam pattern along with the syllabus and subject-wise weightage. GATE EE covers a wide range of subjects, and each concept carries a variation of marks in GATE. And so through this blog, we’ll explore the GATE syllabus, pattern, subject-wise weightage, and also explore the benefits of knowing the GATE EE subject-wise weightage in achieving the expected outcome.
Whether it’s your first time to attempt the GATE exam or you’ve already tried your luck, it is always crucial to know the subject-wise weightage of the chosen engineering branch. Knowing the GATE EE subject-wise weightage helps you strategize your preparation accordingly within the given time. Aspirants can easily prioritize the subjects that carry the highest marks to prepare for and can also identify the importance of difficult subjects for themselves.
Lets understand in brief the GATE EE Subject Wise Weightage which will help the GATE aspirants for strategic preparation and achieve their goal to become a skilled successful electrical engineer.
GATE EE [Electrical Engineering] EXAM PATTERN
Initially, let’s explore the GATE EE exam pattern to have a brief understanding of the exam. Down below we’re sharing the details of the EE exam pattern:
| GATE EE exam pattern | |
|---|---|
| Sections | General aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, core Electrical Engineering |
| Number of questions | 65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Total Time | 3 hours |
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Type of questions | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Negative marking |
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GATE EE [Electrical Engineering] SYLLABUS
GATE 2025 will be soon releasing the official notification with other important details regarding the exam. According to the GATE 2024, electrical engineering syllabus consists of 10 subjects such as:
- 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
Each subject consists of concepts that have their own mark’s weightage which we’ll talk about further in the blog. It is highly advised to all the EE aspirants to click on the link below to know the detailed syllabus of GATE EE as it will benefit them to strategize their preparation.
GATE EE [Electrical Engineering] Subject Wise Weightage
Now, we’ll be exploring the yearly GATE EE subject wise weightage. The information mentioned is based on the GATE 2024 which allows the students to compare the subject weightage previous year.
Every GATE engineering branch will have a general aptitude section and so EE consists of general aptitude questions like verbal ability and numerical reasonings.
GATE EE 2024 subject wise weightage
| Subject | Number of questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 9 | 14 |
| Electric circuits | 5 | 7 |
| Electromagnetic Theory | 3 | 6 |
| Signals and Systems | 7 | 11 |
| Electrical Machines | 4 | 6 |
| Power Systems | 6 | 10 |
| Control Systems | 6 | 9 |
| Electrical and Electronic Measurements | 2 | 3 |
| Analog and Digital Electronics | 6 | 8 |
| Power Electronics | 7 | 11 |
GATE EE 2023 subject wise weightage
| Subject | Number of questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 9 | 13 |
| Electric circuits | 6 | 10 |
| Electromagnetic Theory | 2 | 4 |
| Signals and Systems | 8 | 11 |
| Electrical Machines | 7 | 10 |
| Power Systems | 4 | 6 |
| Control Systems | 6 | 9 |
| Electrical and Electronic Measurements | 1 | 2 |
| Analog and Digital Electronics | 6 | 12 |
| Power Electronics | 6 | 8 |
Above we have mentioned two tables showcasing previous year GATE EE subject wise weightage which help students to compare the previous years marks weightage and prepare for the upcoming GATE 2025.
GATE EE [Electrical Engineering] Subject wise weightage- Benefits
There are several benefits of knowing the subject wise weightage prior to the exam:
- When aspirants get the comparison to the previous year subject wise weightage, it is easier for them to prepare and prioritize the subjects.
- An electrical aspirant can manage their time effectively during their GATE preparation focusing on important subjects and improving the difficult subjects, weightage wise.
- In case, there is time shortage, the least weightage subject can be given less importance
- Aspirants can give their best and achieve the expected result.
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FAQs
1. What is a good score in GATE EE?
Ans. An electrical engineer must aim to score more than 75 in the GATE EE exam.
2. What is the difficulty level of the GATE EE paper?
Ans. Mostly GATE EE paper is of moderate to difficult level.
3. Are the questions repeated in the GATE exam?
Ans. No, the exact questions are not repeated in the GATE exam but the pattern of the question could be similar.
4. How to score good marks in GATE EE exam?
Ans. It is important to have a strategic preparation plan along with dedication and perseverance to score good marks in GATE EE exam.
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