GATE 2022 EE Analysis – IIT Kharagpur has conducted GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) 2022 exam today, on February 5, 2022. The exam was held in shift 2 which was from 14:30 – 17:30 afternoon. Apart from this, GATE 2022 MA exam was also conducted in the same shift today. Both exams were conducted as per COVID guidelines. According to reports and initial reaction of the students, the GATE 2022 EE exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. Candidates can check complete GATE 2022 EE analysis from this page.
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The analysis for GATE EE 2022 exam is as follows:
- The overall level for the paper was not very difficult, overall the examination ranged from easy to moderate.
- There were 43 MCQs and 22 NAT.
- Most of the questions were of moderate difficulty. However, few of the questions were very time taking.
- The MSQs being lesser in number was a plus point for students.
- General Aptitude sections ranged from moderate from difficult.
- The topic of EMTL had particularly tough questions.
- The cut off for this year is expected to be on the higher side, as overall the paper was moderately well scoring.
| Name of Subject | Number of 1 Mark Questions | Number of 2 Mark Questions | Total Marks of Section (2022) |
| Signals & Systems | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| Electromagnetic Fields | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Electrical Machines | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| Analog Electronics | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Digital Electronics | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Power Systems | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Control Systems | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Electric Circuits | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Power Electronics | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Electrical & Electronic Measurements | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 1 | 6 | 13 |
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| TOTAL | 30 | 35 | 100 |
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GATE 2022 EE Analysis for Last Year
The GATE 2021 EE was conducted in the month of February 2021. The exam was conducted by the IIT Mumbai during the pandemic crisis. The timing of GATE 2021 EE exam was 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. According to the candidates the exam was tough and lengthy. Experts also agreed with candidates that the exam’s difficulty level was between moderate and difficult. Numerical type questions were asked more than MCQs.
Number of questions in each section:
| SUBJECT | 1 MARK QUESTIONS | 2 MARKS QUESTIONS | TOTAL MARKS |
| General aptitude | 05 | 05 | 15 |
| engineering mathematics | 04 | 04 | 12 |
| signals and systems | 02 | 03 | 08 |
| analog circuits | 02 | 02 | 06 |
| electrical machines | 02 | 03 | 08 |
| EMFT | 02 | 02 | 06 |
| power system | 04 | 04 | 12 |
| digital circuits | 01 | 01 | 03 |
| control systems | 02 | 03 | 08 |
| electric circuits | 03 | 04 | 11 |
| electrical measurements | 02 | 0 | 02 |
| power electronics | 01 | 04 | 09 |
| MARKS | 30 | 35 | 100 |
Topic wise analysis of GATE 2021 EE is given below:
| SUBJECTS | DIFFICULTY LEVEL |
| EMFT (Electromagnetic field theory) | Difficult |
| Single phase | Easy-Moderate |
| Power system | Moderate |
| Power electronics | Difficult |
| Control system | Easy |
| Signal & System | Easy |
| Engineering mathematics | Easy-Moderate |
| MOSFET | Moderate-Difficult |
| Electrical Measurement | Easy-Moderate |
| Analog Circuit | Moderate- Difficult |
| General Aptitude | Easy |
| Network Theory | Easy- Moderate |
| Electrical Machine | Moderate |
GATE 2022 EE Analysis for past 5 years –
| YEARS | CONDUCTED BY | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY | TYPES OF QUESTIONS | CUT-OFF |
| GATE 2020 EE | IIT Delhi | Moderate – Difficult | 1. There were a total numerical answer type questions in the exam. 2. Power system carried the max. marks weightage of 13 marks. 3. 1 unexpected question from Microprocessor subject. | General – 33.4 OBC – 30 SC/ST – 22.2 |
| GATE 2019 EE | IIT Madras | Easy | 1. The exam was easy. 2. 2 – 3 questions from power electronics were tricky. | General – 39.6 OBC – 35.6 SC/ST – 26.4 |
| GATE 2018 EE | IIT Guwahati | Moderate | 1. question paper were easy as compared to GATE 2017 EE 2. 1 marks questions were direct formula based questions. 3. 2 marks questions were tricky and lengthy. | General – 29.1 OBC – 26.1 SC/ST – 19.4 |
| GATE 2017 EE | IIT Roorkee | Moderate | 1. most of the questions were numerical type question. 2. questions were but lengthy calculation. 3. questions from power electronics were are bit tough. | General -25.2 OBC – 25.2 SC/ST – 16.7 |
| GATE 2016 EE | IISC, Bangalore | Moderate | 1. Plenty of numerical questions were asked. 2. questions from Analog circuits, General ability were easy. 3. solid mechanics, electrical machines subjects were the most scoring. 4. Signal & System, control system, and power electronics were difficult. | General – 25.1 OBC – 22.5 SC/ST – 16.7 |
GATE 2022 EE Exam Pattern
The IIT Kharagpur released the exam pattern of GATE 2022 EE with its official brochure on the official website – gate.iitkgp.ac.in.
GATE 2022 EE Exam Pattern
The total questions asked would be 65 of 100 marks in total. The sections will have 10 questions and paper will include a general aptitude sections. You can also check it on the official website – gate.iitkgp.ac.in.
| Paper Code | GA Marks | Subject Marks | Total Marks | Total Time (Minutes) |
| EE ( Electrical Engineering) | 15 | 85 | 100 | 180 |
Check out the table below for important information :
| Particulars | Details |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Sections | General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subject(s) |
| Type of Questions | (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Questions for testing these abilities | Recall, Comprehension, Application, Analysis & Synthesis |
| Number of Questions | 10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions |
| Distribution of Marks | General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Engineering Mathematics: 13 Marks + Subject Questions: 72 Marks = Total: 100 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks |
| Negative Marking | For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be negative marking. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. NO negative marking for MSQ & NAT |
GATE 2022 EE Answer key & Question Paper
IIT Kharagpur will release GATE 2022 EE Answer key along with question paper on the official website – gate.iitkgp.ac.in. Answer key will release in PDF format for all 29 subjects paper. Candidates can easily calculate their marks with the help of answer key and question paper. The answer will be available on the official website after the exam is over for all days and shifts. Answer key has the correct answer to all the question asked in the exam. This set will be helpful for the candidates who are preparing for upcoming attempts of the exam.
GATE 2022 EE Exam Schedule
The IIT Kharagpur has released the exam schedule at the official website- gate.iitkgp.ac.in. The GATE 2022 Will be held on February 5, 6, 12 and 13. Check the table below for Exam schedule:
| Date(s) | Timings | Activities/Paper |
| February 4, 2022 | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Miscellaneous Activities |
| February 5, 2022 | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | EE |
| February 11, 2022 | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Miscellaneous Activities |
GATE 2022 EE Analysis FAQs
IIT Kharagpur is conducting GATE 2022 EE.
GATE 2022 EE paper is of easy to moderate difficulty level.
You will get to know the exam pattern of GATE which will help you to strategize your next move. It will also help the candidates who will appear for upcoming years.
The official website of IIT Kharagpur had declared the date of result. You can check your result on 21 March, 2022 on their official website – gate.iitkgp.ac.in.
