This page lists GATE EE previous year question papers for 17 years, 2010 to 2026, with 43 official PDFs (question papers and answer keys). GATE EE (GATE Electrical Engineering) is conducted by IISc Bangalore or one of the IITs, in rotation, and covers General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and EE core. Pick a year below for the paper, answer key and a timed practice plan; confirm dates and pattern on gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
Year-wise question papers
GATE EE 2026
GATE EE 2026 question paper and answer key from IIT Guwahati, with question-type counts.
GATE EE 2025
GATE EE 2025 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2024
GATE EE 2024 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2023
GATE EE 2023 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2022
GATE EE 2022 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2021
GATE EE 2021 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2020
GATE EE 2020 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2019
GATE EE 2019 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2018
GATE EE 2018 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2017
GATE EE 2017 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2016
GATE EE 2016 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2015
GATE EE 2015 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2014
GATE EE 2014 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2013
GATE EE 2013 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2012
GATE EE 2012 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2011
GATE EE 2011 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
GATE EE 2010
GATE EE 2010 question paper: official source, timed attempt plan, error log.
Prefer to practise one topic at a time? GATE EE topic-wise PYQs lists all 715 questions from 11 official GATE EE papers by topic, with the official answers.
Answer first
For GATE EE (EE), solve paper-code-specific previous year questions under timed conditions, keep General Aptitude alive weekly, and build a chapter-weight tally from roughly the last decade of EE papers. Mixed-branch PDF dumps destroy the signal you need for M.Tech and PSU cut-off maths.
GATE EE previous year papers
Year-wise EE practice plans, MSQ/NAT drills, error-log use, and multi-week schedules.
GATE EE syllabus & pattern
EE paper-code focus notes; always download the live EE syllabus PDF for your target year.
GATE 2025 year page
Newest full-length template notes shared across codes, then apply them to EE only.
Why EE-only PYQs matter
- Official weightage: Chapter importance is visible only inside paper code EE.
- NAT precision: EE NATs are unforgiving on per-unit, phase, and sign conventions. Log unit/sign misses as silly when the setup was correct.
- MSQ logic: Multi-select traps need past-paper reps with written option audits.
- PSU/M.Tech alignment: Same EE papers feed both goals with different cut-off maths.
Pattern snapshot (verify brochure)
Single paper CBT, typically three hours. GA is common across codes; Engineering Mathematics appears in many papers including EE. Core is Electrical Engineering-specific. Question types include MCQ, MSQ, and NAT with different negative-marking rules.
| Block | Role in EE prep |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | Fixed short daily/weekly block; high ROI marks |
| Engineering Mathematics | Weekly NAT pairs from sticky chapters (LA, calculus, probability) |
| Core EE | Pareto chapters from your 8-10 year tally; MSQ justification drills |
Core topic map for GATE EE
Electric Circuits
network theorems, transients, AC steady state; high ROI numericals
Signals & Systems
LTI, Fourier/Laplace, sampling; formula sheet discipline
Electrical Machines
transformers, DC/IM/SM; phasor and efficiency NATs
Power Systems
faults, load flow basics, stability themes; units and per-unit care
Control Systems
block diagrams, stability, root locus/Bode; sketch then compute
Power Electronics
converters, duty cycle, waveforms; doodle before numbers
Analog & Digital Electronics
op-amps, logic, converters; mixed MCQ/NAT
Electromagnetics & Measurements
fields, instruments; do not ignore low-frequency chapters entirely
Pareto guidance: Circuits, machines, power systems, and control usually dominate marks. Build a chapter-weight tally from 8-10 years of EE papers only.
Prep timelines using EE PYQs
3-month plan
In month 1, sit one full EE paper to see where you stand, and work on your three weakest chapters. In month 2, practise PYQs topic by topic, starting with the units that carry the most marks. In month 3, alternate full papers with revising the formulas from your error log.
6-month plan
Finish syllabus with weekly EE PYQ tagging. Second half: one full paper most weeks plus chapter revision from misses only.
12-month plan
Syllabus → chapterwise EE PYQs → full papers → revision cycles. Keep GA alive all year.
Common mistakes
- Solving mixed-paper dumps (CE/EC/CS mixed folders).
- Ignoring the latest official EE syllabus PDF.
- No NAT re-entry practice.
- Skipping GA because core feels endless.
FAQ
Where can I find GATE EE previous year question papers?
Prefer official GATE releases for paper code EE (Electrical Engineering) from IISc/IITs portals. This hub organises practice plans for EE without mixed-branch dumps.
How many years of GATE EE PYQs should I solve?
Aim for 8-10 recent years of paper code EE for chapter weightage, with every recent year timed at least once.
Are GATE EE PYQs enough?
They are the best practice you can get, but they don’t replace the official syllabus, studying the concepts, and keeping up General Aptitude and Engineering Maths.
Should I mix other GATE paper codes with EE?
No for core weightage learning. GA can be cross-practised; Engineering Maths templates can transfer; core numericals should stay EE-only.
How should I use an error log?
Same day: tag miss by block (GA/maths/core), topic, and miss type (concept/silly/time/misread). Next sessions repair logged items only.
Topic-wise or year-wise for GATE CSE/EE/ME?
Both. Topic-wise extracts repair weak chapters; full year papers train MSQ/NAT selection and stamina.
Where to get the official papers
GATE EE question papers, answer keys and notifications are published by the IISc or IIT organising that year’s exam on its own GATE website (IIT Madras for GATE 2027: gate2027.iitm.ac.in). Download them from there. We link to the official files and add practice notes, but the latest official notification is the final word on dates, pattern and eligibility.