GATE 2023 is an upcoming competitive exam conducted jointly by seven IITs and IISc Bangalore. IIT Kanpur will be conducting the exam next year. As the GATE Exam provides immense opportunities for the aspirants, the competition level in this exam is very high. Every year, around 8 to 9 lakh candidates appear in this exam. So, we get an idea about the level of preparation required to crack the GATE Exam. This article discusses the strategy to crack the GATE exam.
Important Points:
Some of the most important points to be mentioned are:
- GATE Syllabus
- GATE Previous Year Question Paper
- Mock Test
- Revision
GATE Syllabus
The first thing that comes to our mind while preparing for any competitive exam is the syllabus of the exam. For GATE, it is pretty convenient to find the syllabus as the GATE official website publishes the GATE syllabus every year. Candidates can always download the PDFs of the subject they are preparing. The GATE Syllabus is essential as it helps the students get an idea about the topics included in their respective subjects for the exams.
GATE Previous Year Question Paper
GATE previous years’ question papers are another important aspect to be examined in detail. The previous years’ paper can deliver many details that are worth focusing on. Candidates can find out the weightage of each topic in the GATE exam and start preparing accordingly. Practising the previous years’ question paper will help the candidates analyse the examination pattern, question types, marking scheme, and also enhance their time management skills. It is again an essential component from the exam point of view.
GATE’s previous years’ papers are also available on various websites as well as on the GATE’s official website. Candidates can download the PDFs of the previous years’ papers. Sincerely practising question papers of at least the last 10 years will enhance the preparation, and time management skills.
Mock Test
Test series and mock tests can also be helpful during the preparation. GATE’s official website provides mock tests. It can also be found on numerous other websites for free. It is suggested to analyse the mistakes you have made in the test series, and rectify them by working on them. It will improve your concepts, and give you an idea about which question to approach first during the exam.
Using the virtual calculator during mock tests is also suggested as you will not be allowed to carry any calculator. This will help you use the virtual calculator swiftly during the GATE exam and save your time.
Revision
Revising your study material is very crucial. It is always better to devote some time to revision after completing the GATE syllabus. Candidates should keep revising the syllabus they have covered as we tend to forget things with time. Usually, the syllabus is very vast for most of the subjects, so it is obvious that the candidate will forget the topics they have covered earlier. Therefore, it is better to keep some time for revision every day after your study hours.
If you follow these points and work hard, you have a chance to crack the GATE exam. It is important that you always put in your best effort during the preparation, as there is always room for improvement.