Emotional Intelligence (EI) since its inception in the 1990’s has made deep inroads into every sphere of life. As researchers acknowledge the importance of EI in various spheres, research has branched out to innumerous possibilities, and the role of gender in EI and its competencies is a very important area. As studies advance in this particular area, this paper tries to give a brief review of latest literature in this domain. © 2020 Innovare Academics Sciences Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.