Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3131103 Network Theory Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · EC Engineering · Semester 3 · Subject code 3131103
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70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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7 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. 3 more are types of question GTU sets again with new data. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 13 repeated 3131103 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Define ideal and practical current sources. Explain source transformation.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5a

(b)
4 marks
Define EMF and potential difference with example.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
List Source transformation techniques rules

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5a

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Explain superposition theorem with example.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q1a

(b)
4 marks

A 5V DC source is connected to a series RC circuit with R=2kΩ and C=10μF at t=0. Assume the capacitor was initially charged to 2V (vC(0−)=2V). Calculate the voltage across the capacitor at t=50ms and the current through the resistor at t=0+.

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers

State and explain maximum power transfer theorem. Also derive the condition for maximum power transfer to the load for DC and AC circuits.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3a OR

(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 3 of 3 papers
State and apply Thevenin’s Theorem to determine equivalent.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2c OR, Summer 2025 Q4b

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain initial conditions in inductors/capacitors.
(b)
4 marks
List advantages of Laplace transformation method over classical method.
(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 3 of 3 papers

In the network shown in figure, the switch k is changed from position 1 to 2 at t=0. Find values of i, di/dt and d2i/dt2 at t=0+ if R=1000Ω, L=1H, C=0.1μF and V=100V.

GTU Network Theory (3131103) Summer 2026 Question 3(c) Diagram

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3c, Winter 2025 Q4c, Summer 2025 Q2c OR, Summer 2025 Q3b OR, Summer 2025 Q4c OR

(a)
3 marks
What are poles & zeros? Example.
(b)
4 marks
List property of Laplace Transform.
(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 3 of 3 papers

The network shown in fig is in steady state with switch k is opened. At t=0, the switch is closed. For the element values given, determine the values of Va(0-) and Va(0+).

GTU Network Theory (3131103) Summer 2026 Question 3 OR (c) Diagram

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3c, Winter 2025 Q4c, Summer 2025 Q2c OR, Summer 2025 Q3b OR, Summer 2025 Q4c OR

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define z-parameters.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Derive relation between z & y.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5b OR

(c)
7 marks
Calculate Y parameters
(a)
3 marks
What are ABCD parameters?
(b)
4 marks
Explain admittance parameters.
(c)
7 marks
Derive ABCD for cascaded two-port networks.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Explain graph, subgraph, planar graph.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4b OR

(b)
4 marks
Define fundamental cut-set matrix.
(c)
7 marks
Test PR function F(s)= 1 / (S+1)
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Define
1)Tree
2)Connected Graph
3)Co-tree

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4b OR

(b)
4 marks
Define dual network with example.
(c)
7 marks
Test whether polynomial is Hurwitz :s2+3s+2

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Network Theory (Summer 2026, B.E. · EC Engineering, Sem 3). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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