How to prepare for GATE in 20 Days?

With just 20 days left for Graduate Aptitude Test in

Engineering (GATE), candidates appearing up for this national
level engineering entrance exam must follow an effective
preparation strategy to secure a high score. In the remaining last
days of exam, candidates must ensure that the basic ideas, concepts
and definitions are totally clear. To guarantee that they crack the
exam, we had arranged some tips from toppers and experts on the
best way to get prepare for GATE. Applicants now have just 20 days
left to set up their exam strategy and get gearing for the entrance
exam. The below listed aspects should be included into the planning
to improve results.

How to prepare for GATE in 20 Days?

Finish Syllabus: It is significant that the applicants have

carefully checked whole syllabus of the chosen discipline and have
finished a major part of it by now. All the important points must
have been covered as of now. The Syllabus of GATE is vast and it
is normal that sincere students must have finished the exam, and
are in process of revising it again.

Dedicated Study Hours: The number of hours dedicated for

serious studies relies on upon student to student. In any case,
interviews finished with toppers reveal that the most part of them
gave a lot of time for GATE preparation particularly in these last
days. On an average, 8-10 hours of rigorous studies should be given
during the one month going before the exam.
Rigorous Practice: Test-takers must understand that practice is
the way to success. They should solve GATE sample papers and
previous years' question papers as many as possible to be get
prepare on self-reliant about attempting the actual GATE exam.
With this, they can also break down their strong and weak areas.
The focus should be on reinforcing the weak areas.
Solve Mock Tests: Solving GATE Mock Test is effective way for
getting familiarized with the online exam. This way, they can easily
solve the actual test as it will a simulation of mock test. Candidates
are advised to attempt as many mock tests as possible.

Use of Virtual Calculator: From 2016 onwards, virtual

calculator, an online calculator, has been introduced in GATE.
Competitors won't be permitted to carry a physical calculator to
the exam hall. They should use the virtual calculator for doing all
calculations. They must practice on this calculator in order to
familiarize themselves, as it will help in saving their calculation
time during the exam.

Speed Improvement and Time Management: In the last days

of exam, competitors must focus on enhancing their questionsolving speed while maintaining complete accuracy. Moreover, they
should work towards finishing the test before the allotted time of
three hours, in order to get some time for revision too. This should
be possible by enhancing time management skills. Set up a
timetable for studying and stick to it too.
Quick Tips:
General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics are moderately not
so much tough but rather more scoring, if properly prepared. So,
competitors must practice these sections rigorously in order to get a
high score.
Important books for these sections: Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Aggarwal for General Aptitude
Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S. Grewal for
Engineering Mathematics

Do not start any new topic at this point. This will bring about
wastage of time which can generally be used for revising effectively
studied themes. Try not to do anything which can demotivate you.
Strengthen the topics that you already know. This will support your
self- esteem and confidence.
Candidates appearing for GATE should make ensure that they not
taking excess pressure because to this. The mind ought to be
relaxed at all times, and good health should be maintained. Don't
over stress yourself. Listening to music, doing meditation, playing a
sport, etc. Breaks should be taken during monotony. Understand
that GATE is just and exam which can be cracked with proper
preparation.

GATE is an online entrance exam which is directed in 23 disciplines

in the month of February for giving admissions to
M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D in IITs/NITs/CFITs and different engineering
colleges in India. GATE Score is valid for a time of three years for
M.Tech admissions across the participating institutes.
Along with that, the score is also used for recruitment in Public
Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like BHEL, GAIL, ONGC, IOCL, etc.
The computer based test is jointly monitored and administered by
the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and seven Indian Institutes of
Technology (IITs) on behalf of the National Coordination Board
(NCB) - GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of
Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.
Consistently, more than 8 lakh applicants appear for the national
level PG engineering entrance test.