24 Sep 2021
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‘Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering popularly known as GATE is the most sought-after competitive test in India for admissions at a postgraduate level. It is conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Master’s in Technology (M. Tech), and Ph.D. admissions to top-tier Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other institutes/universities across India.
GATE also acts as a passport to fly abroad for higher studies and secure jobs in the top Indian PSUs. Some of the established PSUs that use the GATE score for hiring include ONGC, HPCL, BHEL, DRDO, BARC, GAIL, SAIL, NHPC, HAL, BEL, etc. Every year nearly one million candidates enroll for the GATE examination thereby making it one of the toughest entrance competitions in India.
In the forthcoming year, IIT Kharagpur will the GATE 2022 Exam. The exam conducting body has released the official notification in August 2021. It contains information regarding important dates, GATE Exam pattern 2022, syllabus, registration process, cut off and much more. The registration process will commence from September 2021. For more details, candidates can visit the official site of IIT, Kharagpur, or the official GATE website or follow our latest blogs on Ekeeda!
IIT Kharagpur has announced that the GATE 2022 will have an addition of two new subjects and from next year there will be a total of 29 papers/subjects. The two newly introduced subjects would be Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (Combined) And Geomatics Engineering.
Before you begin your GATE preparation, it's important you have good knowledge about the syllabus and GATE exam pattern. It helps you understand which are the topics and sub-topics, the weightage, marking scheme, and how to reserve slots for particular topics and lay the preparation path.
As lakhs of engineering aspirants compete with each other to secure a spot in the merit lists and get admission in premier institutes such as NIT, IITs, and IIITs or best Indian PSU jobs, it would not be an understatement that the selection is a 'Test of Nerves' for the candidates. GATE exam is a battleground wherein even the slightest of mistake will cost your AIR. GATE scores and GATE marks are very important to qualify for post-graduate programs, shortlist for interviews in PSU, or even fly abroad for higher studies. Thus, there are a lot of avenues open for aspirants once they are able to crack this tough nut.
It is famously stated by Sir APJ Abdul Kalam, "If you want to shine like sun first burn like a sun.' This means you need constant hard work, determination, and practice to ultimately clear GATE with good rank and shine bright. You cannot clear the competitive test if you go the conventional way. You have to build a plan, deliver results and improve performance day-by-day to make it through the first attempt.
Now, you would be imagining what to practice, and how to practice? Well! Toppers are the biggest tools to get answers to these questions and drive inspiration to clear the test. They are the ones who can share the tested routes taken by them and help you achieve success in the GATE examination. They will exactly predict which route to follow and how to follow it. These are the disciples you need to follow for GATE 2022 preparation.
So, here are few GATE preparation tips that various toppers have shared based on their experiences over the time for you:
Keep Your Focus
One of the GATE 2021 Toppers in the Electrical Branch, Manisha Pradhan, shares her experiences and says, “Ekeeda GATE study material, live lectures, and GATE previous year question papers were the most promising resources during her GATE preparation”. Despite being out of touch with academics for quite a while, she was able to make it to the merit list because she was determined, and no matter what she never lost focus from her studies. She constantly practiced, kept studying consistently, and stick to the plan suggested by the Ekeeda mentors. The meticulously planned online mocks for GATE, model/previous year question papers helped are achieved the desired GATE goals.
Know GATE Syllabus & Weightage
Since there are many subjects included in the GATE syllabus, it's important that you should observe the entire syllabus - the topics and sub-topics, complex or easy topics, ones that required more time. Match your knowledge and learning skills with GATE Syllabus and plan your GATE preparation strategy accordingly with subjects.
Know weightage for every subject based on the model/GATE previous year questions and target your preparation to carry more marks in the GATE examination. [Read GATE Syllabus | GATE Exam Syllabus 2022 For All Papers]
Select Right Books & GATE Study Material
Since GATE is one of the highly competitive exams there is a lot of stuff floating around in the market. So, selecting the right GATE study material and books is very important at the preparation stage. Referring to one or two books from reputed authors/professors is very important for every subject. However, make sure you don't get carried away and refer too much stuff. Reputed educational platforms like Ekeeda offer GATE online lectures, PDF notes, GATE 2022 test series, model/GATE previous question paper, and live lectures to clarify your doubts and move up the preparation ladder. Almost, the must reference books in your kitty should be undergraduate courses. It's important to clear your fundamentals to answer complex questions and score excellent marks. [Read GATE Exam Preparation Books | Best Books For GATE Exam 2022]
Develop A Good Preparation Strategy
Navneet Gangwar, who secured All India Rank 4 in GATE 2021 in Computer Science Engineering, scored 92 marks in the exam. He said, it's important to prepare a good strategy for the GATE examination, and more important is to execute it well. He said, "I could maintain my temperament and prepare it well due to Ekeeda GATE test series and model question papers. The live lectures helped me cleared my doubts time-on-time basis and move up the preparation ladder. I would recommend all the aspirants to take the Ekeeda online mocks for GATE seriously and analyze the performance after every test and rectify their mistakes. Make sure you don't repeat them next time when you appear for mocks.
Revise Each & Every Topic/Sub Topic
Mere creating the revision notes won't help you clear the test. You need to revise them regularly. Read the revision notes on a weekly or fortnight basis to recall the concepts of every subject. Each time you revise the same topic/subtopic, your revision time should reduce to recall the concept only then you would be able to move in the preparation ahead. You can attempt mock tests or model/previous year question papers to recall the concepts. Self-practice on a daily basis for few hours and give as many online mocks as possible. Practicing GATE 2022 test series will improve your performance and measure your faults. The performance will depend on how much time is devoted to answering every question and how many questions you've attempted correctly.
Create Your Own Notes & DO SWOT
Prof. Abhishek Barve, one of the top educators from IITs at Ekeeda who has helped hundreds of aspirants to clear GATE and even secure a merit spot says, "Self-Introspection and Gradual improvement will raise your standards". He recommends determining your strengths and weaknesses to prepare your learning strategy accordingly. Identify your opportunities (area of scoring) and threats to overcome before the BIG exam day. No matter you follow the end number of GATE books or study material but every individual will have their own unique style of learning or remembering things. So, create your own short notes and refer them in the last few days to recall concepts and give quick & accurate answers in the GATE examination.
Stick To Plan & Complete Syllabus
The first step would be to start with easy subjects and make sure you've cleared off every topic/subtopic. Most toppers suggest to begin with engineering mathematics & one technical subject. Don't overburden yourself with a particular subject or topic. Instead switch subjects alternate days so that you take a break from monotonous topics and recollect it well when you come back for studies. Read every topic to complete the entire subject. Make a revision note for each topic that should cover all important formulae, theorems, pie charts, differences, valuations, definitions, etc. Attempt as many quizzes/tests for every topic given in GATE books or online lectures. Clear your doubts through live sessions, group discussions, or toppers chats. Identify your weak areas and try to revise/practice these topics as much as possible. Start learning any topic, anytime! [Read Five Easy Steps To Crack GATE Exam In Your First Attempt]
Healthy Eating & Sleeping
Another student, Yatish Naman Asthana who scored 2nd AIR said he was aware of the pressure of the GATE examination and hence followed a good diet and sleep. Yatish always used to utilize his time and energy in breaks for positive vibes, follow healthy food habits, and most importantly took a good sleep. To stay calm and don't get too depressed or stressed with the exam tensions proves to be the key element. It helps students ascertain their current standing for GATE preparation and know how much they need to improve besides keeping themselves motivated for exams.
Lastly, it’s important to divide subjects as Most, Medium and Less Important Ones based on the weightage in the GATE examination and revise the ones that carry more marks. It will surely help them score good marks in GATE 2022. And, Yes! Hard work and practice are indispensable for any form of competitive exam and win the edge over the competition. But, you need to make sure that your hard work is headed in the right direction, have good GATE study material in hand, and it will reap the best possible result for you.
Hope these tips by GATE 2021 toppers will boost your morale and you will clear the GATE 2022 in the first attempt. For the holistic GATE 2022 preparation download Ekeeda today!
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