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GATE 2020 EE Question Paper with Answer Key PDFs (Feb 8, 2020- Forenoon Session)

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GATE 2020 EE Question Paper with Answer Key is available. The exam was conducted by IIT Delhi on 8th February, 2020 in the Forenoon slot ( 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM). The overall difficulty level of the question paper was moderate to difficult. The Power Systems section holds the highest weightage level, while the Digital Circuits section holds the lowest weightage in GATE 2020 EE. Almost 1.15 candidates appeared for GATE 2020 EE.

GATE 2020 EE Question Paper with Answer Key PDFs- Feb 8 (Forenoon Session)

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GATE 2020 EE Paper Analysis

There were a total 65 questions in the GATE 2020 EE question paper, carrying 100 marks. The below-mentioned table mentions the number of questions asked in GATE 2020 EE as per the difficulty level;

Sections No. Of Questions Carried Marks Topics Difficulty level
General Aptitude 10 15 Word Series, Data Interpretation, English Grammar, Permutation Easy
Power Systems 8 13 Load flow analysis, Transmission and Distribution Difficult
Electrical Machines 8 12 DC Machines, Transformer, Induction machines Moderate
Power Electronics 7 11 Rectifiers, Choppers, Inverters Difficult
Network Theory 6 10 Thevenins theorem, Transient Analysis Moderate
Signal and Systems 6 9 Laplace transforms, Z-transforms, Fourier transforms, Fourier series, Moderate
Analog Circuits 5 8 Diodes, OP-APM, MOSFET Difficult
Control Systems 5 8 SFG, Frequency response, Nyquist, Polar plot Moderate
Engineering Mathematics 4 6 Vector Calculus, Differential Equation, Maxima, Probability, Matrix Easy
Electromagnetics 2 3 Electrical field, Mutual Inductance Moderate
Electrical Measurements 2 3 Moderate
Digital Circuits 2 2 Microprocessor, Sequential circuits Easy
Total 65 100 Moderate to Difficult
  • There were around 24 NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions and rest of the 41 questions were 41 MCQs
  • The exam was conducted in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode. 3 hours were allotted to solve 65 questions
  • There was two kinds of questions appeared in GATE 2020 EE i.e MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) and NAT (Numerical Answer Type)
  • The full marks of the GATE 2020 EE were 100. All the questions carrying either 1 or 2 marks
  • There was a negative marking for every wrong attempt answer 1/3 marks would be deducted for every MACQ carrying 1 mark. 2/3 marks would be deducted for every wrong MCQ carrying 2 marks
  • There were no deductions if a wrong answer would be attempted on the NAT question. However, candidates didn't get any options in NAT questions, as candidates were suppose to type the answer via a virtual keyboard appearing on their computer screen

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GATE 2020 EE: Weightage of Topics

In GATE 2020 EE 30 questions appeared carrying 1 Mark and 35 questions appeared carrying 2 Marks. The below table mentions 1 and 2 Marks questions in GATE 2020 EE as per the sections and weightage;

Sections Questions Carrying 1 Mark Questions Carrying 2 Marks Weightage
General Aptitude 5 5 15%
Power Systems 3 5 13%
Electrical Machines 4 4 12%
Power Electronics 3 4 11%
Network Theory 2 4 10%
Signal and Systems 3 3 9%
Analog Circuits 2 3 8%
Control Systems 2 3 8%
Engineering Mathematics 2 2 6%
Electromagnetics 1 1 3%
Electrical Measurements 1 1 3%
Digital Circuits 2 - 2%
Total 30 35 100%

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