BEE101 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 1st Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2022-23)
BEE101 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (also written as BEE201, KEE101) is a subject in the 1st year of the AKTU B.Tech programme (Semester 1 or Semester 2, depending on your group), prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 2-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: DC Circuits, : Steady State Analysis of Single Phase AC Circuits, Transformers, Electrical machines, Electrical Installations. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2022-23.
BEE101 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BEE101 / BEE201 / KEE101 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 1st Year · Semester 1 or 2 (group rotation) |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 2-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2022-23 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-14 |
BEE101 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2022-23) — 5 units.
Unit 1: DC Circuits
Unit -1: DC Circuits Electrical circuit elements (R, L and C), Concept of active and passive elements, voltage and current sources, concept of linearity, unilateral and bilateral elements. Kirchhoff‟s laws, Mesh and nodal methods of analysis.
Unit 2: : Steady State Analysis of Single Phase AC Circuits
Unit-2: : Steady State Analysis of Single Phase AC Circuits Representation of Sinusoidal waveforms – Average and effective values, Form and peak factors. Analysis of single phase AC Circuits consisting R-L-C combination (Series and Parallel) Apparent, active & reactive power, Power factor. Concept of Resonance in series & parallel circuits, bandwidth and quality factor. Three phase balanced circuits, voltage and current relations in star and delta connections.
Unit 3: Transformers
Unit-3: Transformers Magnetic circuits, ideal and practical transformer, equivalent circuit, losses in transformers, regulation and efficiency.
Unit 4: Electrical machines
Unit-4: Electrical machines DC machines: Principle & Construction, Types, EMF equation of generator and torque equation of motor, applications of DC motors (simple numerical problems) Three Phase Induction Motor: Principle & Construction, Types, Slip-torque characteristics, Applications (Numerical problems related to slip only) Single Phase Induction motor: Principle of operation and introduction to methods of starting, applications. Three Phase Synchronous Machines: Principle of operation of alternator and synchronous motor and their applications.
Unit 5: Electrical Installations
Unit-5: Electrical Installations Introduction of Switch Fuse Unit (SFU), MCB, ELCB, MCCB, ACB. Types of Wires, Cables and Bus-bars. Fundamentals of earthing and lightning protection. Types of Batteries .
BEE101 Course Outcomes
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BEE101 Reference Books
- Ritu Sahdev, “Basic Electrical Engineering”, Khanna Publishing House, 2018.
- P.V. Prasad, S.Sivanagaraju,“Electrical Engineering:Concepts and Applications” Cengage, 2018
- D. P. Kothari and I. J. Nagrath, “Basic Electrical Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2010.
- D. C. Kulshreshtha, “Basic Electrical Engineering”, McGraw Hill, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions about BEE101
What is the syllabus of BEE101 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering?
The AKTU BEE101 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering syllabus is divided into 5 units: DC Circuits; : Steady State Analysis of Single Phase AC Circuits; Transformers; Electrical machines; Electrical Installations. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2022-23.
How many units are there in BEE101?
BEE101 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-1-0 and 3 credits.
Is BEE101 the same subject as BEE201?
Yes. AKTU uses the BEE101 code when the subject is taught in Semester 1 and BEE201 when the same subject is taught in Semester 2. The syllabus content is identical — only the code changes.
Which semester is BEE101 taught in?
BEE101 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering does not have a fixed semester. AKTU runs the B.Tech first year in two groups: one group studies this subject in Semester 1 and the other studies it in Semester 2, then the two swap. Only Engineering Mathematics is fixed — Mathematics-I in Semester 1 and Mathematics-II in Semester 2.
How many credits is BEE101 worth?
BEE101 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 2-1-0.
Where can I download BEE101 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BEE101 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BEE101?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 1st Year Syllabus (Common to all branches except AG & BT)), effective from 2022-23. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-14.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 1st Year Syllabus (Common to all branches except AG & BT), effective from 2022-23. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-14.