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GTU 3110005 Basic Electrical Engineering (BEE) Old Question Papers & Solutions PDF
Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) old question papers PDF (Regular & Remedial) and step-by-step solved questions for Basic Electrical Engineering (BEE) across 2023 – 2026 examinations.
39 questions GTU asked more than onceAsked in 5 of 7 papers: Explain construction and working of synchronous generator with necessary diagram.See listExam papers
Most repeated questions
39 questions GTU set in two or more of 7 papers, most repeated first. Tap a year to open that paper at the question.
Explain construction and working of synchronous generator with necessary diagram.
Summer 2025 Q4c OR Winter 2024 Q4c OR Summer 2024 Q4c OR Winter 2023 Q4c OR Summer 2023 Q5c OR
State the working principle and EMF equation of the transformer. Define Turns ratio.
Summer 2026 Q4b Winter 2024 Q2b Summer 2024 Q4a Winter 2023 Q4a Summer 2023 Q1c
Write short notes on plate earthing.
Summer 2026 Q3a Winter 2025 Q5c OR Summer 2025 Q5c Winter 2024 Q5c OR Winter 2023 Q5c OR
Using Thevenin’s Theorem, find the current through the load resistor RL=3 Ω for the given circuit.
Summer 2026 Q5c OR Winter 2025 Q2c Summer 2024 Q2c OR Summer 2023 Q3c
What is power factor? List different methods of power factor improvement.
Summer 2026 Q1b Winter 2024 Q5c Summer 2024 Q5c Winter 2023 Q5c
Calculate current, resistance and energy consumed by an electric iron rated 230 V, 2 KW when used for 12 hours. What is the monthly energy bill at Rs. 5/- per unit?
Winter 2025 Q1a Winter 2024 Q5b OR Summer 2024 Q5c OR Winter 2023 Q5a
State and explain Thevenin’s theorem with suitable example.
Derive the equation of star to delta and delta to star transformation.
Prove that current in purely inductive circuit lags its voltage by 90 degree and average power consumption in pure inductive circuit is zero.
Draw construction of DC machine, label each part and write the function of each.
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Explain the types of dc motors with diagrams.
Compare core type and shell type transformer.
Compare squirrel cage induction motor with slip ring induction motor.
A single-phase series RLC circuit having 50 Ω resistance, 0.1 H inductance and 50μF capacitance and it is connected with single phase 230 V, 50 Hz supply. Calculate the active power consumed by the circuit.
Using the Superposition Theorem, find the current through the 6 Ω resistor in the given circuit.
Derive the relationship between line and phase values of current in a three phase, balanced, delta connected system.
Derive the relationship between line voltage and phase voltage, line current and phase current in a 3-phase balanced star connected circuit
Derive condition XL=XC in series RLC resonance. Explain why impedance is minimum. Draw and analyze: variation of current vs frequency, variation of impedance vs frequency, Identify resonance point.
Explain various connections of 3-phase transformers with necessary diagrams.
Define power factor. What are the drawbacks of low power factor? Explain any one method to improve the power factor.
Derive the expression for the voltage across the capacitor at any instant after the application of DC voltage V to a circuit with a capacitance C in series with resistance R. Define the time constant (τ) of the series RC circuit.
What is the necessity of earthing?
If the waveform of a voltage has a form factor of 1.11 and peak factor of 1.51 and if the maximum value of a voltage is 4500 volts. Calculate the average and r.m.s. values of the voltage.
Explain the comparison between series resonance and parallel resonance condition in ac circuits.
List the main parts of a single-phase transformer.
Write short note on B-H curve of magnetic materials.
A balanced star-connected load has: VL=400 V, Zph=10+j5 Ω. Calculate phase voltage, phase and line current, power factor, total power.
A 100 V,100 W lamp is connected in series with a 100 V, 60W lamp across 200 V supply. Determine current drawn and power consumed by each lamp.
Define: (i) Active power (ii) Reactive power and (iii) apparent power in ac circuits.
Write advantages and disadvantages of ELCB.
Write safety precautions for electrical Applications
Give a list of safety devices used for home appliances.
List out the merits of two-watt meter method.
Write the advantages and disadvantages of auto transformer.
Write short note on autotransformer.
Define ideal current and ideal voltage source. State the difference between an Ideal and practical voltage source.
Define following terms in connection with A.C wave forms: (i) Frequency (ii) Time period (iii) Amplitude.
Explain the construction of the cable.
Explain the principle of operation of induction motor.
Which branches take this subject
GTU's syllabus lists 3110005 for 45 branches. One set of papers serves all of them.
Semester 1: 45 branches
Aeronautical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Automobile Engineering, Bio-Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering (Green Technology & Sustainability Engineering), Chemical Technology, Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Design, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science), Computer Science & Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security Including Block Chain Technology), Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Communication (Communication System Engineering), Electronics Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science & Technology, Food Engineering & Technology, Food Processing Technology, Industrial Engineering, Information & Communication Technology, Information Technology, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Mining Engineering, Nano Technology, Plastic Technology, Plastics Engineering, Power Electronics, Production Engineering, Robotics and Automation, Rubber Technology, Smart & Sustainable Energy, Textile Technology
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Common questions
Are these GTU 3110005 Basic Electrical Engineering papers valid for both Regular and Remedial exams?
Yes. Gujarat Technological University (GTU) follows the same 70-mark syllabus, exam blueprint, and 23-mark passing cutoff for both Regular and Remedial (ATKT/backlog) examinations. All 7 past exam sessions (2023 – 2026) serve as comprehensive preparation for either attempt.
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What is the passing mark for GTU Basic Electrical Engineering (3110005)?
The external theory exam carries 70 marks. The minimum passing cutoff is 23 marks (33%). Exam duration is 2.5 hours.
What is the GTU exam pattern for 3110005?
The examination contains 5 main questions of 14 marks each, totaling 70 marks. Questions 2 through 5 provide internal OR choices, typically split into 3-mark, 4-mark, and 7-mark questions.