- Weightage: 15%
- This section is common to all GATE papers and focuses on testing the candidate's language and analytical skills.
- It includes topics such as verbal ability, numerical ability, and reasoning ability.
- Questions in this section are designed to assess the candidate's comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.


- Weightage: 15%
- This section tests the candidate's knowledge and understanding of various mathematical concepts relevant to electrical engineering.
- Topics covered may include linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, probability, and statistics.
- Questions in this section are designed to evaluate the candidate's mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.


- Weightage: 15%
- This section focuses on the analysis and behavior of electric circuits.
- Topics covered may include network graph, KCL, KVL, node and mesh analysis, transient response of DC and AC networks, sinusoidal steady-state analysis, resonance, and two-port networks.
- Questions in this section are designed to test the candidate's understanding of circuit analysis techniques and their application to solve complex problems.


- Weightage: 8%
- This section deals with the fundamental principles and concepts of electromagnetic fields.
- Topics covered may include Gauss's law, Ampere's law, Faraday's law, electromagnetic wave propagation, transmission lines, and waveguides.
- Questions in this section are designed to assess the candidate's understanding of electromagnetic phenomena and their application to solve problems related to transmission and radiation of electromagnetic waves.


- Weightage: 8%
- This section focuses on the analysis and processing of continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems.
- Topics covered may include Fourier series and transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform, discrete-time Fourier transform, sampling theorem, and convolution.
- Questions in this section are designed to evaluate the candidate's understanding of signal representation, system analysis, and their application to solve problems related to signal processing.


- Weightage: 13%
- This section deals with the principles, operation, and characteristics of electrical machines.
- Topics covered may include transformers, synchronous machines, induction machines, and basic concepts of electrical energy generation, transmission, and utilization.
- Questions in this section are designed to test the candidate's knowledge of electrical machine fundamentals and their application to solve problems related to machine performance and operation.


- Weightage: 15%
- This section focuses on the analysis, operation, and control of power systems.
- Topics covered may include power generation, transmission, and distribution systems, power system stability, fault analysis, and protection.
- Questions in this section are designed to assess the candidate's understanding of power system components, their behavior, and their application to solve problems related to power system operation and control.


- Weightage: 10%
- This section deals