How to Prepare for GATE 2018?
How to Prepare for GATE 2018 : Preparation Tips, Tricks and Strategies for GATE 2018
How to Prepare for GATE 2018?
How to Prepare for GATE 2018: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an entrance examination on the comprehensive understanding of the candidates in various undergraduate subjects in Engineering/Technology/Architecture and post-graduate level subjects in Science. GATE 2018 is being conducted for 23 subjects and it would be held on 3rd , 4th , 10th & 11th of February 2018. A candidate can appear only in one paper of the GATE examination. GATE would be conducted in cities across India and in 6 cities abroad. It would purely be a Computer Based Test (CBT). IIT Guwahati is the organizing institute for GATE 2018.
GATE is a mandatory requirement for seeking admission or financial
assistance to: (i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture and (ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of
Science, in the institutions supported by the MHRD and other Government agencies. Even in
some colleges and institutions, which admit students without MHRD scholarship or assistantship,
the GATE qualification is mandatory. Several PSUs have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process.
According to various news reports, GATE may soon become compulsory for all Engineers and may be like an exit test in order to test employability of the candidate. While this is not confirmed news, it seems very likely in the future.
How to Prepare for GATE 2018?
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- Solve Previous Years Question Paper: Solving Previous Years question papers is very important for ensuring success in GATE exam. Your speed and ability to solve the GATE previous years papers will determine your success in the exams to an extend.
- Solve Online Mock Tests:Online Mock tests are a key determinent in the GATE 2018 exams. Your ability to solve mock tests will be very crucial to decide your success in the GATE 2018 exams.
- Determine What is Easy and Tough:
- Know the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Know the syllabus and Exam Pattern of the GATE Exam. There are 23 papers in the GATE 2018 exam and candidate can attempt only one paper. Know the Syllabus and Exam pattern of your paper. Also, if you are well versed with the subject, you will know what is easy and what is tough. So try to attempt all the tough questions as much as you are comfortable attempting the easy questions.
- Use Time Effectively: Do not waste your time doing frivolous things. Instead, spend your time constructively preparing for GATE 2018 exam. Use your convenience and time to devote more time to the tough topics. If you want to crack GATE 2018 your basics must be strong, you may need a time of anywhere between 3 months – 6 months – 8 months based on your ability to grasp.
- Make Notes: It is necessary to prepare notes of subjects. Make notes of the subjects and things that are important. Note all important concepts and formulae and revise them from the notes you are preparing.
- Recall Hour or Recap Hour: Keep a Recall Hour or Recap hour during the end of the day, where you are able to recap all that you have studied during the entire day. This way, you will succeed
8. Refresh your Mind: Refresh your mind with some outdoor activity, or even with things like exercise, yoga etc. You can pursue hobbies like music, movies to relax, but this should not come in the way of your preparation.\
9.Stay Fit N Healthy: Eat good food, Sleep well and have healthy habits.
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