How To Crack GATE PDF
How To Crack GATE PDF
How To Crack GATE PDF
CRACK GATE
HOW TO CRACK GATE ?
CONTENT
Foreword 03
Introduction to GATE 04
Salient Points of GATE 05
How to Crack GATE? 06
Check the GATE syllabus. 06
Coaching or Not? 06
Topic Segregation as per weightage 07
Time Table 07
Sure shot marks (Engineering Mathematics & General Aptitude) 07
Resources-Books and Study Notes 08
Revise & Analyse 08
Sample Papers & mock Test 09
Group Study/ Forums/ Others 09
Relaxation 09
Time Management 09
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FOREWORD
Dear GATE Aspirants,
The Application Process has already started for GATE - the largest online PG
entrance exam for engineering graduates in the country. GATE is a tough exam to
crack as the syllabus encompasses three to four years of undergraduate studies.
What has to be kept in mind is that it is not impossible to crack GATE. With proper
dedication, preparation and perseverance, GATE exam can be cracked easily.
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INTRODUCTION TO GATE
G
ATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is the All India
examination that is used to screen the applicants from across
the country for admissions to the various Post Graduate
courses in Engineering in the IITs, IISc Bangalore, NITs, some
CFTIs and many private institutes as well as many state universities.
GATE is an entrance test designed to test the comprehensive understand-
ing of the various subjects in Engineering and Technology of the applicants.
Candidates can apply to the PG courses like M.Tech/M.E/ Integrated
courses like M.Tech-Phd and even M.Des at some IITs on the basis of their
GATE scores. GATE qualified candidates are given preference over other
candidates in many state conducted entrance exams.
An increasing number of PSUs have been recruiting candidates on the
basis of their GATE scores. These candidates get selected on the basis
of their GATE scores and a personal interview paving the way to a good
career in their chosen fields.
GATE scores are valid for a period of three years from the day the result
for the same is declared. However, this is restricted to only M.Tech admis-
sions and not for any other purpose.
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First check the syllabus thoroughly as you should know which topics are being
covered and how well you know them. It is important to start with this so you can
take stock of the amount of study you might have to undertake. Once you know
which topics you have to study, you are better equipped to make your schedules,
timetables and other such stuff.
It is equally important to segregate the GATE Syllabus into topics to prepare. “Lit-
tle drops of water make the mighty ocean” – the saying holds true in this case too.
The vast GATE Syllabus is do-able and achievable if broken into Topics. Segre-
gate them into Easy, Difficult and To Learn Anew. Study topic wise. Make sure that
most of the Syllabus is covered two months before the actual GATE exam dates.
This is something many students believe will help. However past trends show
that most toppers have taken the help of coaching centres for their study material
which is concise and GATE oriented. They also use the coaching centres to avail
the test series for practise purposes once their study is done. This is to ensure
that they practice and hone their concepts. It is your choice on whether you think
coaching will help or not. Irrespective of the fact of the decision you will make, the
steps in GATE preparation won’t change if you wish to score well.
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Many toppers have spent some time sifting through previous GATE question
papers to understand w hich topics carry more weightage while others that need
to be studied but not stressed on. This is an important exercise that will help you
choose the order of study you should do in order to get good scores in GATE. So
don’t dismiss this step. Instead, make sure you do it to get familiar with the topics
that will be your constant companions for the next few months. An important point
to note here is that the GATE syllabus must be studied at least to a major extent if
not in its entirety. To do this, you must sift through all the previous question papers
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Without the right kind of books, study material, no student can do well. How to
know which books to refer? Engineering books are detailed and vast so it is a
dicey thing to decide which ones to choose and learn from. While the text books
are good, they are more in tune with the academic requirements. Therefore top-
pers suggest that it is best to refer to the text books to cement the concepts.
However exclusive GATE preparation is best done from coaching materials as the
coaching centres present the reading material as per GATE requirements.
Candidates can access the reading and studying material from the internet.
There are also videos and tutorials that are available exclusive for GATE aspirants.
These can be used to hone the preparation. The internet is full of books available
for download, notes by successful students who simply help others, forums for
GATE preparation – all these are pretty helpful to decide on the study material
needed for GATE.
While preparing, it is important to make short notes for all important topics. The
relevance of these notes comes forth during the revision times when it is easier
to revise using these short notes instead of reading through all the topics.
Nothing will work if you don’t analyse what you have studied. This will help you
pet a check on your study to understand how prepared you are and where you
need to improve. At the start, it is better to attempt the topic wise question papers
to understand how well your study and preparation is. After every attempt, it is
imperative to analyse the attempt and understand how much improvement is
required and what needs to be done more.
Slowly as you get better at the preparation, you should attempt practice tests
and get accustomed to the GATE exam. Frequent practice allows one to improve
the speed of solving the test paper while cementing an exam strategy for the
D-Day
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Sample papers from various coaching centres, previous exam question papers
are tools that you will need to use to taste success in GATE. They will enable you
to get an understanding of how the exam will be and the types of questions asked.
GATE is completely online. So it is important that you feel comfortable with the
computer based exam. This is where the GATE Mock Test plays a role. Candi-
dates can attempt the exam in a simulated mode. The Mock Test is exactly similar
to the actual test. The only difference is that the scores will not be calculated or
displayed.
It is up to you to decide whether you can study better in a group or solo. You could
also take the help of your teachers, seniors or other students on various forums
on GATE Preparation. This helps you understand the problems; sometimes a
problem you are stuck in can be resolved like this and more. There is a whole lot
of help available on the internet, in your group of friends, college and other places.
Step 10 - Relaxation
It is important to put a stop to frivolous activities during this period of GATE Prepa-
ration. However, it is also equally important to make sure that the mind is relaxed
to tackle the stress of preparation. Ensure that you relax every few hours. Give a
break to monotony but also ensure that it is kept to a necessary minimum. Take a
walk, meditate, listen to your favourite music etc – these are some activities that
could help you relax.
One important factor in GATE is time management. It is not the very hardworking
students but the smart ones that generally walk away with success. It is important
to time your practice sessions. This is particularly needed for the exam where
it is important that you answer questions in such a manner that you score the
maximum.
What is important to note is that you can crack GATE with the right kind of com-
mitment and dedication. It is not easy but not impossible. Give it your best shot.
We wish you all the best!
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