GATE GUIDE
- GATE Exam is not looking for any syllabus completion from the candidate. A good understanding of the basic concepts and their application is required. By understanding, it is implied that candidate is not supposed to just be able to mug up & explain but rather this exam needs candidate to have a feel/common sense.
- As a thumb rule, while solving any GATE problem, if the solution takes more than 8 steps, u must re-look at the approach. (Generally GATE problems are not lengthy).
- While solving the problem, students must have balance between speed & accuracy.
- Preparation time for GATE is subjective and depends on the so many factors such as individual’s aptitude, fundamentals, attitude, concentration level etc., Typically, a rigorous preparation of 4-6 months is considered good enough for getting into IISc or IITs.
- Keep a check on your performance; it is compulsory to directly jump upon the previous GATE question on the topic you just finished. You can try to solve some examples in model papers also.
- Try to solve as many problems as possible from different book as well as try to find more and more tricks.
- Try to apply your own logics and tricks in solving problems and note it down because it will save your time in the examination hall.
- Conduct self tests based on various chapters. Continue the self tests and try to achieve a very good score.
- Practice more and more problems and follow the same procedure for the rest of the chapters and subjects.
- Finally, go for self tests based on whole syllabus and if necessary take help of others in conducting self-tests.
- It’s very important to manage the time well during the exam. So manage the time well during the exam.
- In the examination hall one should not get panickly upon receiving the question paper rather candidates should stay cool before the test so that they do not get confused while attempting the paper.
- Time management is important but not at the cost of answering the paper accurately.
- Always try to attempt only those questions in which you are pretty confident and you know the answer very well.
- Read the questions carefully and apply proper logic before marking the answer.
- Always avoid the negative marking.
- Do not attempt unnecessary questions in which you are not confident because that may cost you much.
- Do not try to get hold of the entire syllabus prescribed by GATE. A selective preparation would be a very helpful concept and should be learned accurately.
- Memorization of any problem without a clear idea of the concept will be a futile exercise.
- I feel that it is better to have flexible time plan before going to exam and have a balance of mind. It helps in avoiding the silly mistakes.
