GATE Electrical Engineering — Free Online Mock Test
GATE · 65 Q in 3h · General Aptitude (15M) + Engineering Maths (13M) + Technical (72M). +1/-0.33 for 1-mark, +2/-0.66 for 2-mark. · Official language: English & Hindi.
GATE Electrical exam at a glance
GATE Electrical full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length GATE Electrical mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 65-question, 180-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
GATE Electrical key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | IISc Bangalore and the seven older IITs, which take turns organising GATE on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Ministry of Education. GATE 2026 is organised by IIT Guwahati. |
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| Official website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in (organiser rotates yearly) ↗ |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) at designated centres across India and a few abroad. Only the on-screen virtual calculator is allowed. |
| Frequency | Once a year, usually in February. No age limit and no cap on attempts. |
| Scoring & marking | 65 questions for 100 marks in 3 hours: General Aptitude (15 marks) plus the EE subject section (85 marks, including Engineering Mathematics). Questions are MCQs, MSQs and numerical-answer type (NAT). Only MCQs carry negative marking — 1/3 for a wrong 1-mark MCQ, 2/3 for a 2-mark MCQ; MSQ and NAT have none. Marks are normalised to a GATE score on a scale up to 1000. |
| Score validity | The GATE scorecard is valid for 3 years from the date of result. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for GATE Electrical?
You need a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology — or to be in your final year — to sit the Electrical (EE) paper. GATE sets no age limit and no restriction on attempts.
Last verified July 2026 against GATE 2026 — official portal (IIT Guwahati), GATE Office — IIT Bombay. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
GATE Electrical section breakdown
The GATE Electrical mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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General Aptitude (10 Q)
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Engineering Mathematics (15 Q)
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Electrical — Technical (40 Q)
GATE Electrical scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: GATE Electrical penalises wrong answers (-0.33 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: GATE (out of 100).
How GATE Electrical is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Tools available during the GATE Electrical exam
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Calculator
Wrexa Edge renders these tools inside the mock test exactly as they appear on the real GATE Electrical exam — same shortcuts, same behaviour.
GATE Electrical time strategy
With 65 questions in 180 minutes, you have about 166 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- General Aptitude (10 Q)
- Engineering Mathematics (15 Q)
- Electrical — Technical (40 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
GATE Electrical topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of GATE Electrical, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
General Aptitude (10 Q)
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Verbal — one-word substitution · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — percentages · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — ratio and proportion · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — averages · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — speed, time and distance · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — time and work · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — compound interest · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — probability · 1
Engineering Mathematics (15 Q)
- EngMath — Linear Algebra · 7
- EngMath — Calculus · 7
- EngMath — Numerical · 1
Electrical — Technical (40 Q)
- Electrical Machines · 13
- Signals & Systems · 9
- Electromagnetic Fields · 7
- Power Systems · 6
- Electric Circuits · 5
GATE Electrical difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
GATE · 65 Q in 3h · General Aptitude (15M) + Engineering Maths (13M) + Technical (72M). +1/-0.33 for 1-mark, +2/-0.66 for 2-mark. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's GATE Electrical bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for GATE Electrical
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what GATE Electrical really tests
GATE Electrical blends General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and ten core electrical subjects — Circuits, Electromagnetic Fields, Signals & Systems, Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Measurements, Analog & Digital Electronics and Power Electronics. It leads to M.Tech/PhD admission and power-sector PSU recruitment, and the score is valid three years.
Preparation tips
- Master the high-weight subjects — Power Systems, Machines, Control and Circuits.
- Practise NAT questions rigorously; they carry no negative marking but demand precise calculation.
- Solve 10+ years of previous EE papers under timed conditions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Guessing MCQs blindly and losing marks to negative marking.
- Neglecting Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude — ~28% of marks and high-return.
GATE Electrical study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Master Electric Circuits, Electrical Machines, Power Systems and Control Systems
- Cover Signals & Systems and Electromagnetic Fields
- Keep subject-wise formula sheets
- Cover Power Electronics, Analog & Digital Electronics and Measurements
- Lock in Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude
- Practise NAT numericals with the virtual calculator
- Solve 10+ years of previous EE papers under timed conditions
- Take full-length mocks and review mistakes
- Tighten exam-day strategy
Where GATE Electrical can take you
A strong GATE Electrical result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- M.Tech / MS / PhD admission
- PSU recruitment
- Core industry roles
- Research & teaching
Best books & official prep for GATE Electrical
- Power System Engineering — Nagrath & Kothari
- Power Electronics — P. S. Bimbhra
- Control Systems Engineering — Nagrath & Gopal
- A Textbook of Electrical Technology — B. L. Theraja
- Engineering Electromagnetics — Hayt & Buck
Official practice: The GATE portal publishes the exact EE syllabus, an official mock test and the virtual calculator used in the exam.
Previous-year papers: Previous years’ EE papers and official answer keys are published free on the GATE portal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the GATE Electrical exam pattern?
- GATE Electrical Engineering contains 65 questions across 3 sections: General Aptitude (10 Q), Engineering Mathematics (15 Q), Electrical — Technical (40 Q). Total duration is 180 minutes (about 166 seconds per question).
- Does GATE Electrical have negative marking?
- Yes — GATE Electrical carries negative marking of -0.33 per wrong answer and 1 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is GATE Electrical scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. GATE (out of 100).
- How can I practise GATE Electrical online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length GATE Electrical mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of GATE Electrical?
- GATE Electrical is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. GATE · 65 Q in 3h · General Aptitude (15M) + Engineering Maths (13M) + Technical (72M). +1/-0.33 for 1-mark, +2/-0.66 for 2-mark. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the GATE Electrical exam?
- GATE Electrical runs for 180 minutes total across 3 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in GATE Electrical?
- GATE Electrical is split into: General Aptitude (10 Q), Engineering Mathematics (15 Q), Electrical — Technical (40 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. GATE · 65 Q in 3h · General Aptitude (15M) + Engineering Maths (13M) + Technical (72M). +1/-0.33 for 1-mark, +2/-0.66 for 2-mark. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during GATE Electrical?
- On-screen scientific calculator (matches the real exam interface).
- Is the GATE Electrical test adaptive?
- No — GATE Electrical is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many GATE Electrical mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct GATE Electrical variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 3250 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free GATE Electrical test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge GATE Electrical test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are GATE Electrical previous year question–style papers included?
- Every GATE Electrical mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 65-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free GATE Electrical mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's GATE Electrical mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the GATE Electrical mock test on mobile?
- Yes. GATE Electrical mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the GATE Electrical syllabus?
- The GATE Electrical syllabus maps to its 3 sections: General Aptitude (10 Q), Engineering Mathematics (15 Q), Electrical — Technical (40 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for GATE Electrical?
- You need a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology — or to be in your final year — to sit the Electrical (EE) paper. GATE sets no age limit and no restriction on attempts. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic GATE Electrical practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the GATE Electrical exam and how should I prepare?
- Official GATE Electrical exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free GATE Electrical mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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