Electric Circuits syllabus topics
The following topic groups come from the syllabus content included in this study hub. Consult the official GATE 2027 website for examination updates.
- Network Elements: Ideal voltage and current sources, dependent sources, R, L, C, M elements;
- Network solution methods: KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh analysis;
- Network Theorems: Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Superposition and Maximum Power Transfer theorem;
- Transient response of DC and AC networks,
- sinusoidal steady-state analysis,
- resonance,
- two port networks,
- balanced three phase circuits,
- star-delta transformation,
- complex power and power factor in AC circuits.
How to prepare this subject
- Check topic coverage. Work through the groups above and mark unfamiliar concepts.
- Learn and practise. Study one relevant reference book, then solve worked examples without looking at the solutions.
- Apply concepts. Use GATE EE previous-year questions to assess where you need additional practice.
- Revise and test. Create a short formula or concept sheet and reattempt questions you initially missed.
Recommended reference books
These are textbook suggestions for studying this subject, not a mandatory purchase list.
- Engineering Circuit Analysis — Hayt, Kemmerly & Durbin
- Network Analysis — M. E. Van Valkenburg
Free resources for practice
Use the downloadable question-paper collection and year-wise weightage report as supporting study materials.