GATE EE 2026 will take place on February 14. Aspirants can review the major subjects and their approximate weightage here. Details regarding recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) through GATE are also provided below.
GATE EE Exam 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati will conduct the GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) examination on February 14, 2026. As per the official timetable, the GATE EE paper will be conducted in a single shift from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Candidates appearing for the examination must download their admit card and carry a printed copy along with a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. It is equally important for aspirants to be familiar with the key topics and their expected weightage in GATE EE 2026.
Through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), candidates can secure admission into postgraduate programmes such as M.Tech, MS, and direct PhD courses. Additionally, GATE scores are widely used for recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
Important GATE EE 2026 Chapters and Weightage
Candidates can review the chapter-wise important topics in GATE EE that generally carry significant weightage. Although the precise distribution of marks may vary each year, the following breakdown offers guidance on priority areas for preparation:
Electrical Circuits and Fields
Circuit laws, analysis (Nodal, Mesh)
Transient response
AC steady-state analysis
Network theorems
Electric fields & magnetics
GATE EE Weightage: 10 to 15%
Signals and Systems
Time & frequency domain analysis
Fourier transform, Laplace transform
Convolution
Sampling
GATE EE Weightage: 8 to 12%
Control Systems
Block diagrams
Transfer functions
Stability analysis (Routh, Root Locus)
Time response
Weightage in GATE EE: 8 to 10%
Power Systems
Transmission lines
Load flow analysis
Faults and protection
Power generation basics
GATE EE Weightage: 10 to 13%
Electrical Machines
Transformers
DC Machines
Induction Motors
Synchronous Machines
Weightage in GATE EE: 10 to 14%
Power Electronics
Semiconductor devices
Rectifiers
Choppers
Inverters and converters
Weightage in GATE EE: 8 to 12%
Analog and Digital Electronics
Diode and transistor circuits
Operational amplifiers
Logic gates
Combinational & sequential circuits
Weightage in GATE EE: 8 to 10%
Engineering Mathematics
Linear algebra
Calculus
Differential equations
Probability
GATE EE Weightage: 8 to 10%
PSU Recruitment Through GATE 2026
Several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) utilise GATE EE scores to shortlist applicants for recruitment. The selection process generally involves further stages such as interviews, group discussions, or additional tests after initial shortlisting through GATE scores.
PSUs that Recruit Through GATE
Numerous government organisations consider GATE EE scores for entry-level engineering roles and executive posts.
Power & Energy Sector: NTPC,
NHPC, PowerGrid, Kerala State Electricity Board
Oil & Gas: IOCL (Indian Oil), HPCL, BPCL
Manufacturing & Defence: BEL, BHEL, ECIL, DRDO, ISRO, BARC (for some
posts via GATE)
Telecom & Services: BSNL, MTNL
Aviation & Civil: AAI, RDO (Rural Development Organisations’
engineering posts via allied schemes)
These organisations rely on GATE scores to shortlist candidates for interviews or subsequent recruitment rounds.