GATE exam (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a computer-based standardized test conducted at the national level in India with an aim to examine the understanding of various engineering and science undergraduate subjects.
Read the article to know more about how to prepare for the GATE Exam, some last minute preparation tips, and much more.
Analyze Previous Year Papers: Analyzing previous year GATE papers will help you to understand which all subjects have the highest weightage and which all topics are most important in that subject. After a thorough analysis you can well plan your preparation. You can prioritize subjects and topics based on the analysis.
Study Standard Books: Start studying the standard books. Standard books will help you learn basic concepts of all subjects. Since basic concepts are very important for the GATE Exam, standard books will help you with all the concepts. Research and go for the best author’s books.
Refer GATE Focused Books: Once your basics are clear refer to some GATE focused books. THE GATE ACADEMY provides GATE focused books that will help you prepare well for your GATE Exam. THE GATE ACADEMY books are specially written for GATE aspirants by GATE toppers. Best IIT/IISc faculty add assignments to these books that help you in practicing what you have learnt.
Prepare notes: It is advisable to prepare proper notes while you are studying books. Make notes of all important formulas and expert tips. If you are not sure how to prepare notes, refer to your faculty or your seniors. These notes will help you in the later stage of revision.
Group Study: Plan group study. Group study helps you to discuss your doubts. It gives you a chance to interact and share your knowledge. If you have joined any coaching it will equally give you a chance to interact and share your doubts.
Solve Gate Previous Year Papers: After studying books, when you are confident about the concepts, start solving previous year question papers. Solving previous year papers will give you an idea of how the actual paper will look like. It also tells you your weakness in the subject knowledge.
Practice with GATE Online Test Series: Start practicing through GATE test series. THE GATE ACADEMY provides a test series that will really help you in the stage of practicing. THE GATE ACADEMY test series focus is to prepare you well for the exam. Since it is an online test series, it simulates the same environment for you as the actual GATE exam. It will also give you an idea of how to manage your time in solving questions.
Analyze your Results: Practice test series and analyze your results. The analysis will help you learn your weak subjects and topics. It will teach you areas where you require effort and improvement.
Keep time for Revision: After all the preparation, keep sufficient time for revision. Revise the notes that you had prepared earlier. Before exams don’t refer to any new books. You just need to go through the notes that you have prepared.
Keep calm and Relax: Be confident. Keep yourself calm. The day before the exam, sit with your family, friends and relax.
