Preparing for GATE Electrical Engineering without solving previous year papers can make it difficult to understand the exam pattern, question trends, and important topics. Many aspirants struggle with time management and identifying their weak areas before the actual exam.
Physics Wallah helps you prepare effectively by providing GATE EE previous year question papers (2019–2026) with detailed solutions, including the latest GATE 2026 paper. Along with expert guidance, mock tests, and structured study resources, PW enables you to improve accuracy, build confidence, and strengthen your preparation for GATE 2027.
Below provides GATE Electrical Engineering Previous Year Question Papers (2019–2026) along with their solution PDFs to help you practise actual exam questions and strengthen your preparation.
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GATE Question Paper PDF |
GATE Solution PDF |
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GATE 2026 Electrical Engineering Exam |
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GATE 2025 Electrical Engineering Exam |
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GATE 2024 Electrical Engineering Exam |
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GATE 2023 Electrical Engineering Exam |
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GATE 2022 Electrical Engineering Exam |
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GATE 2021 Electrical Engineering Exam |
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GATE 2020 Electrical Engineering Exam |
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GATE 2019 Electrical Engineering Exam |
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Practising GATE EE Previous Year Papers helps you understand the exam pattern, identify high-weightage topics, improve speed and accuracy, and build the confidence needed to perform well in the actual examination.
Understand the real exam pattern and difficulty level
Know which topics carry the most weightage
Improve speed and accuracy before the actual exam
Build confidence by solving papers under timed conditions
Identify weak areas and revise them on time
The GATE 2026 exam was conducted by IIT Guwahati on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and the answer keys and master question papers are now available on the official site. Candidates could raise objections on the provisional answer key between February 25 and 28, 2026, and the GATE 2026 results were declared on March 19, 2026.
Steps to download the GATE 2026 EE question paper and answer key:
Visit the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
Click on the "Download" tab on the homepage
Select "Master Question Papers and Answer Keys"
Choose the Electrical Engineering (EE) paper
Download the question paper and matching answer key PDF
Direct links:
Download Page: https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/download.html
Question Papers and Answer Keys: https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/QPs-answer-keys.html
Note: The answer key follows the order of questions in the Master Question Paper, which may differ from the order seen on the candidate's screen during the exam. MSQ and NAT questions have no negative marking, while wrong MCQ answers carry a deduction.
Understanding the GATE Electrical Engineering Exam Pattern 2027 helps candidates plan their preparation effectively and manage time better during the examination.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Duration |
3 hours |
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Number of Questions |
65 |
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Total Marks |
100 |
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Question Types |
MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
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Sections |
General Aptitude (15 marks) + Core Discipline (85 marks) |
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Negative Marking |
1/3 mark for 1-mark MCQs; 2/3 mark for 2-mark MCQs; none for MSQ/NAT |
Following a structured approach while solving GATE Electrical Engineering Previous Year Papers helps you improve accuracy, identify recurring topics, and maximise your exam performance.
Solve one paper every week under exam-like time limits
Cross-check every answer with the official solution PDF
Note down repeated topics and revise them separately
Focus more on high-weightage subjects like Electrical Machines and Power Systems
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