GATE: Tips & Tricks To Qualify GATE In First Attempt (A Complete Guide)
Are you from a Science background?
Are you pursuing a BTech degree and planning to appear for GATE Examinations.
Want to qualify for the gate exam on the first attempt?
Don't worry... You are at the right place.
Today I am going to share with you some helpful information related to GATE and some pro tips and tricks to qualify for your GATE examination in your first attempt.
So, Stay Tuned ...
Gate stands for Graduate Aptitude Test In Engineering. The exam is conducted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and is jointly conducted by IISc Bangalore & some of the old IITs of our country i.e. IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Madras, and IIT Guwahati.
This exam is one of the most prestigious exams in India not only because it is conducted by IITs but also because of the galore of opportunities available after cracking GATE.
As I mentioned earlier this exam is meant for students coming from a science background and holding BTech/BE Degree.
By scoring good marks you can get a key to some reputed institutions like IITs, NITs, IIITs, IISc Banglore and other government/private engineering colleges to continue with your higher studies like MTech, Ph.D., ME, FPM (Fellowship Program in Management), PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) and other post-graduate programs.
Now you will notice in many public sector undertakings has stopped conducting their entrance for recruiting engineers; instead, of that, they invite for Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion (GD) which will be based on your GATE score.
Based on your performance in the interview and group discussion and the marks scored in GATE, your selection is done.
There are several GATE papers available for you. Now you have to choose one according to your area of interest/field.
NOTE: I have only mentioned the important ones.
Talking more about the examination,
Now to understand more clearly let me divide this into three parts:
Talking about the core subjects which are important for GATE examinations are mentioned below:
1) Core Subjects of Electronics- Digital Circuits, Analog Circuits, Control Systems, Communications, Electromagnetics, Electronic Devices, Networks, Signals, and Systems.
2) Core Subjects of Electrical- Power System, Electric Circuits, Control Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Machines, Signals and Systems, Electromagnetic Fields, Analog and Digital Electronics & Electrical and Electronic Measurements.
3) Core Subjects of Civil- Structural Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering & Water Resources Engineering.
4) Core Subjects of Mechanical- Applied Mechanics and Design, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences & Material, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering.
5) Core Subjects of Instrumentation- Measurements, Control Systems, Electrical Circuits, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics, Signals and Systems, Communication and Optical Instrumentation & Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation.
6) Core Subjects of Computer Science- Databases, Algorithms, Digital Logic, Compiler Design, Operating System, Computer Networks, Theory of Computation, Programming and Data Structures & Computer Organization and Architecture.
Now, I'll discuss the core chapters of Engineering Mathematics which are important for your GATE examinations.
They are:
(NOTE: You will notice guys these are the units which you have gone through in your academics of 1st and 2nd year of engineering.)
Now, I'll discuss the topics of General Aptitude which are important for your GATE examinations.
I've divided them into two parts i.e. Verbal Ability & Numerical Ability.
Let's look at topics covering Verbal Ability:
Now let's look at topics covering Numerical Ability:
NOTE: These marks are not fixed. It may vary but these are the approx. you can expect.
As you know, every competitive exam has negative markings. Now let me cover the negative marking of the GATE examination.
A) In Multiple Choice Question
B) In Numerical Answer
Now, I am suggesting you some pro tips and tricks which I guess if you follow you can crack your GATE examination.
The very first thing before preparing for your GATE exam is that you have to stay focused and be positive towards your goal. Guys, I know this is one of the hardest exams but if you stay focus and positive towards it no one can stop you to crack your GATE exam.
First of all, you need to do is gather proper information about the GATE examination. Ask opinions from your teachers, friends, relative, etc. By gathering the proper information you can come to know better about the GATE examination and who knows you might be the one to crack the exam.
In the GATE exam subject matters the most. Many of you just fail because of your wrong decision in picking up the subjects. Don't rush for all the subjects. Just choose 4-5 subjects and make your hand in them. Believe me, guys if you go with 4-5 subjects you can perform much better.
Many of you genius minded people think that within 30 days you can complete your syllabus. Guys this is not the normal exam that you can make out the revision in 30 days.
I mean to say that you need to maintain regularity in your preparation. You should give at least 8 hours daily in preparation for your GATE exam. (2 hrs for maths, 2 hrs for General Aptitude and 4 hours for your core subject is sufficient. )
You don't know guys how revision notes can help you in cracking your exam. So try to prepare short notes and go through them regularly. This will help you to boost your knowledge and you can perform better in your GATE exam.
Solving at least the last 10 years' questions can increase your chances by 50% in cracking your GATE exam. So try your level best to solve at least a previous 10 years GATE question paper.
Try to get some good books of GATE test series and the most important thing guys, please try to be honest with yourself while solving this test series.
I am giving you this advice because by doing this honestly you will come to know your strengths and weakness. Apart from these, you can figure out what will be your performance in the GATE exam.
At last, I would like to end up this article by saying that don't become demotivate by saying you can't crack GATE. Guys try to know your strengths and weakness and start working on them.
Your little effort each day can bring you towards success and no one can stop you to crack your GATE. So, try to follow these tips and tricks and I assured you that you will be placed in one of the reputed institutions of India.
Work Hard & All The Best For Your GATE Examination.
Are you pursuing a BTech degree and planning to appear for GATE Examinations.
Want to qualify for the gate exam on the first attempt?
Don't worry... You are at the right place.
Today I am going to share with you some helpful information related to GATE and some pro tips and tricks to qualify for your GATE examination in your first attempt.
So, Stay Tuned ...
All About GATE Examination:
Gate stands for Graduate Aptitude Test In Engineering. The exam is conducted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and is jointly conducted by IISc Bangalore & some of the old IITs of our country i.e. IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Madras, and IIT Guwahati.
This exam is one of the most prestigious exams in India not only because it is conducted by IITs but also because of the galore of opportunities available after cracking GATE.
As I mentioned earlier this exam is meant for students coming from a science background and holding BTech/BE Degree.
By scoring good marks you can get a key to some reputed institutions like IITs, NITs, IIITs, IISc Banglore and other government/private engineering colleges to continue with your higher studies like MTech, Ph.D., ME, FPM (Fellowship Program in Management), PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) and other post-graduate programs.
Now you will notice in many public sector undertakings has stopped conducting their entrance for recruiting engineers; instead, of that, they invite for Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion (GD) which will be based on your GATE score.
Based on your performance in the interview and group discussion and the marks scored in GATE, your selection is done.
GATE Exam Papers Pattern & Exam Details:
There are several GATE papers available for you. Now you have to choose one according to your area of interest/field.
- Aerospace Engineering (AE)
- Agricultural Engineering (AG)
- Architecture and Planning (AR)
- Biotechnology (BT)
- Civil Engineering (CE)
- Chemical Engineering (CH)
- Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
- Chemistry (CY)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Ecology and Evolution (EY)
- Geology and Geophysics (GG)
- Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Mining Engineering (MN)
- Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
- Petroleum Engineering (PE)
- Physics (PH)
- Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)
- Textile Engineering and Fiber Science (TF)
- Engineering Sciences (XE)
- Life Science (XL)
NOTE: I have only mentioned the important ones.
Paper Pattern:
Talking more about the examination,
- The duration of the paper is 3 hrs.
- The total number of questions asked is 65
- The total mark of the paper is 100.
Now to understand more clearly let me divide this into three parts:
- The paper will divide into two sections i.e. Technical and Non-Technical. In technical the questions will be based on the Core Subjects of Engineering and Engineering Mathematics. In Non-Technical, the questions will be based on General Aptitude.
- The questions will be asked in two ways i.e. Multiple Choice Questions & Numerical Answer Type Questions.
- The paper will have 30 questions carrying 1 marks each and 35 questions carrying 2 marks each. (30*1=30 and 35*2=70 So 30+70=100)
Talking about the core subjects which are important for GATE examinations are mentioned below:
1) Core Subjects of Electronics- Digital Circuits, Analog Circuits, Control Systems, Communications, Electromagnetics, Electronic Devices, Networks, Signals, and Systems.
2) Core Subjects of Electrical- Power System, Electric Circuits, Control Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Machines, Signals and Systems, Electromagnetic Fields, Analog and Digital Electronics & Electrical and Electronic Measurements.
3) Core Subjects of Civil- Structural Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering & Water Resources Engineering.
4) Core Subjects of Mechanical- Applied Mechanics and Design, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences & Material, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering.
5) Core Subjects of Instrumentation- Measurements, Control Systems, Electrical Circuits, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics, Signals and Systems, Communication and Optical Instrumentation & Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation.
6) Core Subjects of Computer Science- Databases, Algorithms, Digital Logic, Compiler Design, Operating System, Computer Networks, Theory of Computation, Programming and Data Structures & Computer Organization and Architecture.
Now, I'll discuss the core chapters of Engineering Mathematics which are important for your GATE examinations.
They are:
- Linear Algebra
- Vector Analysis
- Calculus
- Transform Theory
- Complex Variables
- Differential Equations
- Numerical Methods
- Probability and Statistics
(NOTE: You will notice guys these are the units which you have gone through in your academics of 1st and 2nd year of engineering.)
Now, I'll discuss the topics of General Aptitude which are important for your GATE examinations.
I've divided them into two parts i.e. Verbal Ability & Numerical Ability.
Let's look at topics covering Verbal Ability:
- Word Groups
- Verbal Analogies
- Instructions
- Verbal Deduction
- English Grammer
- Sentence Completion
- Critical Reasoning
Now let's look at topics covering Numerical Ability:
- Numerical Reasoning
- Data Interpretation
- Numerical Computation
- Numerical Estimation
Weightage Of Questions
- Core Subjects of Engineering: 70 Marks
- Engineering Mathematics: 15 Marks
- General Aptitude: 15 Marks
NOTE: These marks are not fixed. It may vary but these are the approx. you can expect.
Negative Marking
As you know, every competitive exam has negative markings. Now let me cover the negative marking of the GATE examination.
A) In Multiple Choice Question
- 1 Mark Question: 0.33 Mark (1/3 of 1 Mark)
- 2 Marks Question: 0.66 Mark (2/3 of 1 Mark)
B) In Numerical Answer
- 1 Mark Question: No Negative Marking
- 2 Marks Question: No Negative Marking.
Pro Tips & Tricks for Preparing GATE Examination
Now, I am suggesting you some pro tips and tricks which I guess if you follow you can crack your GATE examination.
A) Stay Focused & Be Positive -
The very first thing before preparing for your GATE exam is that you have to stay focused and be positive towards your goal. Guys, I know this is one of the hardest exams but if you stay focus and positive towards it no one can stop you to crack your GATE exam.
B) Gather Proper Information about GATE -
First of all, you need to do is gather proper information about the GATE examination. Ask opinions from your teachers, friends, relative, etc. By gathering the proper information you can come to know better about the GATE examination and who knows you might be the one to crack the exam.
C) Subjects To Prepare -
In the GATE exam subject matters the most. Many of you just fail because of your wrong decision in picking up the subjects. Don't rush for all the subjects. Just choose 4-5 subjects and make your hand in them. Believe me, guys if you go with 4-5 subjects you can perform much better.
D) Regularity -
Many of you genius minded people think that within 30 days you can complete your syllabus. Guys this is not the normal exam that you can make out the revision in 30 days.
I mean to say that you need to maintain regularity in your preparation. You should give at least 8 hours daily in preparation for your GATE exam. (2 hrs for maths, 2 hrs for General Aptitude and 4 hours for your core subject is sufficient. )
E) Revision Notes -
You don't know guys how revision notes can help you in cracking your exam. So try to prepare short notes and go through them regularly. This will help you to boost your knowledge and you can perform better in your GATE exam.
F) Solve Previous Year Questions -
Solving at least the last 10 years' questions can increase your chances by 50% in cracking your GATE exam. So try your level best to solve at least a previous 10 years GATE question paper.
G) Test Series -
Try to get some good books of GATE test series and the most important thing guys, please try to be honest with yourself while solving this test series.
I am giving you this advice because by doing this honestly you will come to know your strengths and weakness. Apart from these, you can figure out what will be your performance in the GATE exam.
Final Talk
At last, I would like to end up this article by saying that don't become demotivate by saying you can't crack GATE. Guys try to know your strengths and weakness and start working on them.
Your little effort each day can bring you towards success and no one can stop you to crack your GATE. So, try to follow these tips and tricks and I assured you that you will be placed in one of the reputed institutions of India.
Work Hard & All The Best For Your GATE Examination.
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