GATE Preparation and Strategies: How to Prepare For GATE

GATE Preparation and Strategies: How to Prepare For GATE

For your Gate Preparation, students who have a solid strategy on how to prepare FOR GATE exam are the ones who clears it.
The best mantra to clear any competitive examination is to start your preparation beforehand so that you always stay ahead of your competitor’s.

Graduate Aptitude Test in engineering or GATE cleared candidates can get a chance to enter renowned institutes or even start their careers in the PSU jobs. All the students who desire to appear for this exam have to keep in mind that more than 11 lakh candidates appear for this exam every year and comparatively there are very few seats in all the IITs, so the preparation strategy have to be practical as well as effective so that once the preparation strategy is followed the results are bound to be in the favor of the student.

The following are the strategies which should be followed to prepare for GATE 2018:-

    1. Choose your stream

Before preparing your strategies for GATE, it’s very prominent that you become clear which category you would love to choose. You can select the category which you desire to choose according to your strength.

1. AE: Aerospace Engineering
2. AG: Agricultural Engineering
3. CE: Civil Engineering: CE
4. CH: Chemical Engineering
5. EE: Electrical Engineering
6. EC: Electronics and Communication Engineering
7. IN: Instrumentation Engineering
8. ME: Mechanical Engineering
9. MT: Metallurgical Engineering
10. MN: Mining Engineering
11. PI: Production and Industrial Engineering
12. XL: Life Sciences
13. PH: Physics
14. XE: Engineering Sciences
15. CY: Chemistry
16. MA: Mathematics
17. BT: Biotechnology
18. AR: Architecture and Planning
19. EY: Ecology and Evolution
20. CS: Computer Science and Information Technology
21. GG: Geology and Geophysics
22. TF: Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

Once you know which stream you have to choose then accordingly you can start preparing your strategy.

     2. Comprehend the examination pattern:-

1. GATE examination is an online examination which comprises of 65 questions and the total marks of the entire paper is 100 marks.
2. The entire paper consists of two types of questions:-

MCQ – Multiple choice questions

Numerical type Questions

Abide by the GATE syllabus:-

1. Know the entire syllabus thoroughly and never try to study the topics which are out of syllabus rather concentrated to complete the entire topics of the prescribed syllabus.
2. There are many subjects in the syllabus so you have to make a timetable so don’t skip studying any single topic.

The study from the standard books:-

1. There are numerous books available for each subject, you have to research and find out the best book which you want to study from for that particular subject.
2. If you think that one particular subject is not enough for preparing one such subject or topic then you may follow and study from various books. You can also take help from the online portals as the internet is filled with all the important information regarding all the topic and subjects.

     3. Upgrade your basic knowledge:-

1. For clearing any competitive exams you should be well versed with the fundamental knowledge about the subjects. You should start by focusing on comprehending the concepts by practicing lots of previous papers and reading the books.
2. The basic books are very important to get your concepts clear. You can clear your concepts also by watching the videos, lectures, and students strategies to prepare any particular exam; this method is very easy and quick to be followed.
3. It is not a good idea to start solving the test series or the mock tests as you will not be able to clear these tests and instead you will become demotivated.

     4. Prepare a practical timetable

1. It’s a better idea to start your exam preparation with the most important subject for GATE, which is Engineering Mathematics, with this subject you can also start studying one more technical subject as the former subject is simple.
2. The syllabus of GATE is huge so you have to start your preparation by preparing a practical yet strategically timetable. so that each and every topic is completed before the examination and you have time for revision as well.
3. Start studying the entire syllabus topic wise following the timetable. Make short notes; jot down important points, formulae, and concepts relating to the topics.
4. While preparing a topic also solve the basic questions so that your fundamental knowledge will be cleared.
5. Also insert the column for short tests with the topics so that while preparing topic simultaneously you can give short tests as well.
6. Never leave any topic’s parts uncovered as you will never remember to study them once you move forward with other topics and subjects.

     5. Prepare short notes:-

1. Short notes are very important part of the preparation. You should mark the important pieces of information – formulae, dates, concepts with a maker so that it will be easier for you to revise at the time of your examination.
2. Long answers can be written in the short form with bullet points; this also helps you to revise the lengthy concepts easily and fast.

     6. Give mock tests:-

1. Only short notes will not help you to clear the exams. You should be aware of the different types of questions which are asked in previous years.
2. Students have to appear for both online and offline test series and mock tests so that they can be aware of their strengths and weakness. This practice also helps the students to complete the exam at the time.

     7. Stay abreast with the latest blogs:-

During the preparation, the students go under lots of pressure and these pressures can be well handled if they read blogs or newsletters of the pass outs or the teachers because these will enhance their confidence and also provide them valuable information which will be helpful while preparing and appearing for the exam as well.

     8. The strategy followed for revision

It is a good idea to start revising the entire syllabus from two months from the commencement of the examination.You will be requiring all the short notes which you have prepared so far for quick revision.Inculcate the habit of practising more and more test series and mock tests so that your confidence level will boost up and you will also be aware of the tricks to solve these questions once you get them in your exams

     9. Last 30 days strategy:-

Time management is the sole key for success once you are thorough with your preparations. You have to start answering the test series by setting time so that in the main exams you can be able to complete the entire paper in time.

1. Focus on improving your weak areas and start up building your strong areas.
2. Get well versed in the online mode of examination, so you can give online free mock tests as well to evaluate your performances.
3. Never start anything fresh before your exams.

     10. Important points to remember which preparation

1. The following are the points which are listed by the experts, toppers, and pioneer of this field. Though these points have no direct connection with the preparations still their importance is remarkable.
2. Always stay focused on your goal and never gives up, in spite of all the problems and bad experiences that might be facing during your preparations.
3. Never compare yourself with your friends or competitors and always stay motivated throughout the preparation journey of GATE.
4. Revision is a very helpful step in attaining your goal but self-evaluation is also vital. You should be known where you stand in your preparation journey so that you can improve the areas which require more attention.
5. “Health is Wealth”, No matter how much busy you are in your preparations, but you should always take good care of yourself. Eat a proper diet and take 7-8 hours peaceful sleep. This habit will keep you stress free.
6. Taking short breaks between your preparation/studies is mandatory as monotonous preparation will not be beneficial. You take breaks and then start your preparation with a fresh mind.

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